The uncensored journey and reality of becoming a doctor.
Everyone said radiology would be the first specialty replaced by AI. Years later there are more radiologists than ever. So what is actually happening, and what should physicians do about it right now? In this episode I break down why the older generation of doctors is fighting AI the same way they fought EMRs, why that resistance costs you, and what parts of the job are genuinely at risk.We break your day down into the nine tasks that actually make up being a physician, look at which ones AI can already do well, and talk through what survives: judgment, presence, and the ability to translate medicine into language patients understand. There's also the part nobody says out loud, which is that medicine in the Western world is a business, and AI capable physicians are going to get hired over ones who refuse to learn. This is for premeds, med students, residents and practicing physicians who want a practical answer instead of fear.0:00 Radiology Was Supposed To Be Replaced1:21 What I Actually Know About AI In Medicine3:02 Your Job Broken Down Into Nine Tasks7:54 Why Clinics Will Hire AI Capable Doctors9:47 Judgment Is What Separates You12:00 Do Not Outsource Your Thinking13:49 People Skills And Taking OwnershipFollow Along:
That first attending paycheck changes everything, and not always for the better. In this episode I break down lifestyle inflation: how a sudden jump in income quietly turns into a stack of obligations that hand your hard-earned freedom right back, this time to credit cards and debt instead of a residency program. I get into why physicians are uniquely at risk, how the golden handcuffs form, and why high income doesn't mean high disposable income.This one is for new attendings, residents about to graduate, and any physician who wants to build a great life on their income without ending up trapped by it. I cover the ego trap, the purchases that actually commit you, the real cost of waiting to invest, and a set of practical filters you can use before your next big purchase.0:00 The First Attending Paycheck1:14 How Lifestyle Inflation Actually Happens2:13 Why Doctors Are at Higher Risk3:25 The Ego Trap and Spending to Impress5:32 The Purchases That Trap You6:42 The Cost of Waiting to Invest7:54 Don't Make Being a Doctor Your Identity10:33 Practical Ways to Stay FreeFollow Along:
Medical school teaches you the Krebs cycle, but it never teaches you how to handle the difficult patients, family members, colleagues, and attendings who will define your worst days on the job. In this episode I break down the people skills that actually keep you sane and functional in medicine, from staying calm under fire to setting boundaries that protect you and your staff.Whether you are a premed, med student, resident, or early attending, this is the skill that will carry you farther than any textbook. We cover how to reframe difficult interactions, get on the same team as an angry family member, deal with lazy co-residents, and the nuclear option I reserve for the truly brutal days.0:00 Doctors Are People Too0:55 Why People Skills Matter Most2:42 Reframe and Don't Assume Malice4:35 Staying Calm With Difficult Patients6:18 Getting on the Same Team8:27 Boundaries and Knowing Your Options11:04 Handling Difficult Colleagues14:24 Never Chase Approval15:11 The Nuclear OptionFollow Along:
Burnout gets treated like a personal failing in medicine, something you're supposed to meditate or wellness-seminar your way out of. It isn't. This episode breaks down why burnout is a systems problem first and a personal one second, what it actually looks like day to day, and what you can realistically control to prevent and treat it.This one's for anyone in medicine at any stage, med students, residents, and especially attendings, who's felt flat, exhausted, or numb and assumed something was wrong with them.0:00 The wrong question we ask ourselves1:02 Why burnout is common at every career stage1:54 The training story that sets you up to burn out4:04 What burnout actually feels like5:16 Prevention starts with controlling your inputs6:55 Boundaries, schedule, and saying no8:00 Why your finances change your relationship to the job10:08 The stoic exercise for when you're already burnt out12:14 Remembering medicine is a part of your life, not all of itFollow Along:
If you're a new attending or about to finish residency, this one is for you. I cover the things nobody sits you down and explains before you cross the line from resident to staff physician: how stress changes rather than disappears, why saying yes to everything will cost you your schedule and your sanity, how to think about flexibility in your contracts, and why your finances need more attention than anyone is probably giving them right now.This is the conversation I wish someone had with me on the last day of residency. Whether you're freshly graduated or a few years in and something isn't sitting right, these are the fundamentals worth knowing.0:00 Introduction0:39 Stress Doesn't Go Away2:37 Learning to Be Selfish4:00 Not Everything Is an Emergency5:28 Don't Make Medicine Your Whole Identity7:35 Protect Your Flexibility9:53 Financial Traps New Attendings Fall Into12:45 What's Coming NextFollow Along:
This video is for medical students who want the behind-the-scenes playbook that no one hands you on day one. Not study tips, not exam strategies. The real stuff: how medicine actually works as a social and professional environment, what differentiates students who get opportunities from those who do not, and how to build the reputation and relationships that will follow you into residency.Whether you are just starting out or already in your clinical years, these are the frameworks and mindset shifts that will change how you show up and how much you actually get out of the experience.0:00 Med School Is High School0:38 The Comparison Trap1:42 How to Carry Yourself2:07 Medicine Is Corporate Culture3:02 Residency Applications Start Now4:27 Soft Skills and Resourcefulness6:36 Think One Level Ahead8:34 Get Something From Every Rotation10:47 Protecting Your Time and Enjoying the RideFollow Along:
A premed student shadowed me recently, and it reminded me of everything nobody told me when I was in their shoes.In this episode, I break down what med schools are actually looking for once you have cleared the GPA and MCAT cutoff. Spoiler: it is not more grades.We cover:Why GPA and MCAT only get your foot in the doorThe physician roles framework and how to use it in premedDepth over breadth in clinical exposure, research, and volunteeringWhy you are a product and how to market yourselfUsing unfair advantages the right wayWhy your premed years do not have to be miserable0:00: Introduction and Why This Video Exists1:14: The Physician Roles Framework2:49: Clinical Exposure: Depth Over Breadth5:02: Research and Volunteering Done Right7:01: You Are the Product: The Marketing Mindset9:22: Unfair Advantages and How to Use Them11:29: Stop Making Premed Harder Than It Has to BeFollow Along:
Why after all those years of training and work do you feel so empty?00:00Â Introduction: The Unspoken Struggles of Doctors01:59Â The Achievement Trap in Medicine05:37Â Redefining Success and Finding Fulfillment07:24Â Treatment: Addressing the Root Causes11:37Â Rebuilding Your Identity Beyond Medicine16:08Â Conclusion: Building a Life, Not Just a CareerFollow Along:
Let's talk about how to make the best of residency!Follow Along:
After two years the platform and I are back and excited to get going!Follow Along:
Rounding is a skill that you'll have to learn as a medical student and resident. Do it the right way, and it will make your days a lot more efficient and enjoyable. Follow Along:
Think very carefully about why you want to become a physician. Let's talk about some things you should consider that aren't talked about often. Follow Along:
We have other videos going over mistakes pre-meds make when it comes to studying and more tactical stuff like that. This is bigger picture mistakes that can also apply to life in general. Follow Along:
Studying is obviously going to be a huge part of your life as a pre-med, med student, resident and doctor. Do it right. Follow Along:
Here are a few things I wish I knew as a fresh medical student starting medical school. Follow Along:
Is being a physician really a "calling" or is it just a job? Many pre-meds are asked this question during medical school interviews. Many medical students are confused when they don''t quite feel this way. Follow Along:
The third year of medical school can be a great time as you are finally doing the clinical stuff you thought you would be in medschool. Here are some tips to make the most of it and deal with the challenges it may bring. Â 00:00 Intro 00:15 Be An Asset 01:04 Simple Things 02:20 Be Prepared 03:35 Practice Now Follow Along:
The third year of medical school can be a great time as you are finally doing the clinical stuff you thought you would be in medschool. Here are some tips to make the most of it and deal with the challenges it may bring. 00:00 Intro 00:38 Rotation Order 02:10 Relationships 02:53 Do What You Can 04:32 Bread And Butter 05:19 Future Thinking 05:54 Habits Follow Along:
Medical school is going to be a significant portion of your life. This can be good or bad depending on how you handle it. Here are a few things I wish I knew before starting this journey to becoming a doctor. 00:00 Intro 00:27 Main Thing 01:56 Money 03:20 Feel It Out 03:54 Find Your People 04:53 Explore 06:02 Future Planning Follow Along:
Life is busier than ever whether you are a pre-med, med student, resident or attending doctor and actually, in whatever career you have. Let's talk about how to be more productivity and get the most out of your time. 00:00 Intro 00:46 Schedule 02:10 Workplace 03:08 Routine 04:09 Night Before 04:45 Rewards Follow Along:
Procrastination will be part of your pursuit no matter how much you love what you are doing. Let's talk about it and how to beat it. 00:00 Intro 00:55 Motivation 02:03 Next Step 03:20 Find Enjoyment 04:33 Parkinson's Law 05:06 Rewards Follow Along:
Do grades actually matter? You spend so much time studying in pre-med, medical school, residency and onwards. So does it actually have a meaningful impact on your actual performance and real life skill? 00:00 Intro 00:21 Broken System 02:00 Busy Work 04:49 Outdated Process Follow Along:
The question comes up often, "do you regret becoming a doctor?". Let's go through that and think about what may cause some people to regret becoming a doctor after years of pre-med, medical school and residency. 00:00 Intro 00:33 Reality Is Different 02:40 Clock Is Ticking 04:30 Opportunity Cost 04:55 Not The Good Old Days Follow Along:
Choosing a specialty is a very important decision that changes the course of your life as a doctor. Be very careful and thoughtful when deciding as a young medical student or pre-med, what specialty you want to do as a doctor. 00:00 Intro 01:46 More To It 03:54 Treat Everything With Respect 05:36 Think For Yourself 07:15 Play Your Game Follow Along:
Dr. Menge is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine. He can be found on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michigansportsdoc/?hl=en Follow Us: Blog: https://www.pathofadoctor.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFi2CdsBz4tS0QkuA-r0j5Q Instagram: www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor Twitter: https://twitter.com/pathofadoctor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/path-of-a-doctor-725238191 TikTok: @pathofadoctor Email: pathofadoctor@gmail.com
Dr. Andrew Glennie is an Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon in Halifax, Canada. He is the program director for the Dal program. Follow Us: Blog: https://www.pathofadoctor.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFi2CdsBz4tS0QkuA-r0j5Q Instagram: www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor Twitter: https://twitter.com/pathofadoctor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/path-of-a-doctor-725238191 TikTok: @pathofadoctor Email: pathofadoctor@gmail.com
Dr. Desy is an Orthopaedic Surgeon in Calgary, Canada and the Program Director for the Calgary Ortho Program. Follow Us: Blog: https://www.pathofadoctor.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFi2CdsBz4tS0QkuA-r0j5Q Instagram: www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor Twitter: https://twitter.com/pathofadoctor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/path-of-a-doctor-725238191 TikTok: @pathofadoctor Email: pathofadoctor@gmail.com
Dr. Khanna is an Orthopaedic Surgeon in Hamilton, Canada and the Program Director for the McMaster Program. Follow Us: Blog: https://www.pathofadoctor.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFi2CdsBz4tS0QkuA-r0j5Q Instagram: www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor Twitter: https://twitter.com/pathofadoctor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/path-of-a-doctor-725238191 TikTok: @pathofadoctor Email: pathofadoctor@gmail.com
Dr Jeff Earhart is a Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon and can be found on Instagram: @dr_earhart_trauma Follow Us: Blog: https://www.pathofadoctor.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFi2CdsBz4tS0QkuA-r0j5Q Instagram: www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor Twitter: https://twitter.com/pathofadoctor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/path-of-a-doctor-725238191 TikTok: @pathofadoctor Email: pathofadoctor@gmail.com
Dr Sean Tabaie is a Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon and can be found on Instagram: @cporthopod Follow Us: Blog: https://www.pathofadoctor.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFi2CdsBz4tS0QkuA-r0j5Q Instagram: www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor Twitter: https://twitter.com/pathofadoctor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/path-of-a-doctor-725238191 TikTok: @pathofadoctor Email: pathofadoctor@gmail.com
Dr. Chris Raynor is an Orthopaedic Surgeon in Ottawa, Ontario in Canada. He will walk us through his journey and give us advice on navigating the journey to Ortho. He also runs multiple businesses and can be found on social channels at @stablekneez. Follow Us: Blog: https://www.pathofadoctor.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFi2CdsBz4tS0QkuA-r0j5Q Instagram: www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor Twitter: https://twitter.com/pathofadoctor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/path-of-a-doctor-725238191 TikTok: @pathofadoctor Email: pathofadoctor@gmail.com
Dr. Mark Camp is a Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon in Toronto. We chat with him about his journey and advice for students aspiring to go into Ortho. Follow Us: Blog: https://www.pathofadoctor.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFi2CdsBz4tS0QkuA-r0j5Q Instagram: www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor Twitter: https://twitter.com/pathofadoctor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/path-of-a-doctor-725238191 TikTok: @pathofadoctor Email: pathofadoctor@gmail.com
Dr. Amiethab Aiyer is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Foot and Ankle at Johns Hopkins. We chat with him about his journey and advice for students aspiring to go into Ortho. Follow Us: Blog: https://www.pathofadoctor.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFi2CdsBz4tS0QkuA-r0j5Q Instagram: www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor Twitter: https://twitter.com/pathofadoctor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/path-of-a-doctor-725238191 TikTok: @pathofadoctor Email: pathofadoctor@gmail.com
Dr. Jesse Wolfstadt is an Orthopaedic Surgeon in Toronto, Canada specializing in complex arthroplasty. We chat with him about his journey and advice for students aspiring to go into Ortho. Follow Us: Blog: https://www.pathofadoctor.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFi2CdsBz4tS0QkuA-r0j5Q Instagram: www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor Twitter: https://twitter.com/pathofadoctor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/path-of-a-doctor-725238191 TikTok: @pathofadoctor Email: pathofadoctor@gmail.com
Dr. Maryse Bouchard is a Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon in Toronto, Canada. We chat with her about her journey and advice for students aspiring to go into Ortho. Follow Us: Blog: https://www.pathofadoctor.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFi2CdsBz4tS0QkuA-r0j5Q Instagram: www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor Twitter: https://twitter.com/pathofadoctor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/path-of-a-doctor-725238191 TikTok: @pathofadoctor Email: pathofadoctor@gmail.com
We interview Dr. Hay, an orthopaedic surgeon from Texas. He also has a prominent Tik Tok page @dr.michaelhay Follow Us: Blog: https://www.pathofadoctor.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFi2CdsBz4tS0QkuA-r0j5Q Instagram: www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor Twitter: https://twitter.com/pathofadoctor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/path-of-a-doctor-725238191 TikTok: @pathofadoctor Email: pathofadoctor@gmail.com
We interview Dr. Ferguson, an Orthopaedic Oncologist and Chair of Orthopaedics in Toronto. Follow Us: Blog: https://www.pathofadoctor.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFi2CdsBz4tS0QkuA-r0j5Q Instagram: www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor Twitter: https://twitter.com/pathofadoctor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/path-of-a-doctor-725238191 TikTok: @pathofadoctor Email: pathofadoctor@gmail.com
We interview Dr. Nousiainen, an Orthopaedic Surgeon in Toronto that has served as program director for the Toronto Ortho program for many years. Follow Us: Blog: https://www.pathofadoctor.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFi2CdsBz4tS0QkuA-r0j5Q Instagram: www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor Twitter: https://twitter.com/pathofadoctor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/path-of-a-doctor-725238191 TikTok: @pathofadoctor Email: pathofadoctor@gmail.com
Here's how to get good reference letters for medical school! Follow Us: Blog: https://www.pathofadoctor.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFi2CdsBz4tS0QkuA-r0j5Q Instagram: www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor Twitter: https://twitter.com/pathofadoctor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/path-of-a-doctor-725238191 TikTok: @pathofadoctor Email: pathofadoctor@gmail.com
5 Mistakes You Are Making in medical school. Follow Us: Blog: https://www.pathofadoctor.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFi2CdsBz4tS0QkuA-r0j5Q Instagram: www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor Twitter: https://twitter.com/pathofadoctor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/path-of-a-doctor-725238191 TikTok: @pathofadoctor Email: pathofadoctor@gmail.com
You shouldn't go to class in medical school? Follow Us: Blog: https://www.pathofadoctor.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFi2CdsBz4tS0QkuA-r0j5Q Instagram: www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor Twitter: https://twitter.com/pathofadoctor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/path-of-a-doctor-725238191 TikTok: @pathofadoctor Email: pathofadoctor@gmail.com
You need certain habits to make you successful in medical school. Follow Us: Blog: https://www.pathofadoctor.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFi2CdsBz4tS0QkuA-r0j5Q Instagram: www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor Twitter: https://twitter.com/pathofadoctor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/path-of-a-doctor-725238191 TikTok: @pathofadoctor Email: pathofadoctor@gmail.com
Burnout plagues the medical field like no other. Learn how to prevent it and deal with it. Follow Us: Blog: https://www.pathofadoctor.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFi2CdsBz4tS0QkuA-r0j5Q Instagram: www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor Twitter: https://twitter.com/pathofadoctor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/path-of-a-doctor-725238191 TikTok: @pathofadoctor Email: pathofadoctor@gmail.com
5 important life lessons from a medical student. Follow Us: Blog: https://www.pathofadoctor.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFi2CdsBz4tS0QkuA-r0j5Q Instagram: www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor Twitter: https://twitter.com/pathofadoctor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/path-of-a-doctor-725238191 TikTok: @pathofadoctor Email: pathofadoctor@gmail.com
Debt, time, stress...is it worth it? Follow Us: Blog: https://www.pathofadoctor.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFi2CdsBz4tS0QkuA-r0j5Q Instagram: www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor Twitter: https://twitter.com/pathofadoctor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/path-of-a-doctor-725238191 TikTok: @pathofadoctor Email: pathofadoctor@gmail.com
Shadowing is an important part of the pre-med and med school experience. Follow Us: Blog: https://www.pathofadoctor.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFi2CdsBz4tS0QkuA-r0j5Q Instagram: www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor Twitter: https://twitter.com/pathofadoctor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/path-of-a-doctor-725238191 TikTok: @pathofadoctor Email: pathofadoctor@gmail.com
The MCAT is a major deciding factor in your med school application. Follow Us: Blog: https://www.pathofadoctor.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFi2CdsBz4tS0QkuA-r0j5Q Instagram: www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor Twitter: https://twitter.com/pathofadoctor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/path-of-a-doctor-725238191 TikTok: @pathofadoctor Email: pathofadoctor@gmail.com
Medical school is very expensive. You need to know how to handle your money. Follow Us: Blog: https://www.pathofadoctor.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFi2CdsBz4tS0QkuA-r0j5Q Instagram: www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor Twitter: https://twitter.com/pathofadoctor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/path-of-a-doctor-725238191 TikTok: @pathofadoctor Email: pathofadoctor@gmail.com
Med school is stressful. Let's talk about it. Follow Us: Blog: https://www.pathofadoctor.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFi2CdsBz4tS0QkuA-r0j5Q Instagram: www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor Twitter: https://twitter.com/pathofadoctor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/path-of-a-doctor-725238191 TikTok: @pathofadoctor Email: pathofadoctor@gmail.com
So is medical school actually that hard? Follow Us: Blog: https://www.pathofadoctor.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFi2CdsBz4tS0QkuA-r0j5Q Instagram: www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor Twitter: https://twitter.com/pathofadoctor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/path-of-a-doctor-725238191 TikTok: @pathofadoctor Email: pathofadoctor@gmail.com
You have to do things in medical school to make yourself competitive for residency. Follow Us: Blog: https://www.pathofadoctor.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFi2CdsBz4tS0QkuA-r0j5Q Instagram: www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor Twitter: https://twitter.com/pathofadoctor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/path-of-a-doctor-725238191 TikTok: @pathofadoctor Email: pathofadoctor@gmail.com
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