8 Things I Wish I Knew BEFORE MED SCHOOL

I wish I had a big sister or mentor or SOMEBODY that told me there was a scientifically proven way to study more productively and retain information. I wish someone would have told me how to study for board exams. I wish someone told me some tips on how to become a happier and better student, resident, and now doctor.

Well, what kind of big sister would I be if I didn't share these tips with you - on all the things I wish I would have known before starting medical school.

Let me know if I missed anything! Share it anyone who you think would find it useful!

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DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes only. This should not replace the speciality or counseling of your physician.

[drjennale]

I forgot to mention - INVEST IN A ROTH IRA IN RESIDENCY! Max it out. It would grow exponentially in the years to come. You know cause we have mountains of school loans 🥴 Let me know if I missed anything!

[jesjes]

Jenny, I can't tell you enough how valuable and inspiring to see someone like me, a Vietnamese-American woman, share her experiences throughout her medical journey. You really feel like the big sister I've never had! Starting med school this fall and will definitely take this advice into consideration :)

[lalala]

I am starting PA school in the summer. Very good advice on aspects that I never even thought about. Thank you!

[ReclusiveMountainMan]

Congrats on your Board Certification! You make a good point. It's really important to remember who we are pre-DO/MD/PhD/etc. As people move up the ladder, it's easy to lose sight. People can get caught up on their title or the degree (achievements and prestige) and forget the most important concept--what Mr. Rogers tells four year-olds: you are likable/special just as you are. You, inherently, as a person are worthwhile. A healer will help lift up those around them or offer them the tools. To do this you have to be able to value your patients as an equal and relate to them on the human level. Having empathy for the struggles of others means that you can readily admit to yourself that you have been there and endured a similar pain/struggle. Sounds like you get THIS. You're a good doc/person in my book. My .02$, not that you asked for it. lol ;p Great vid as always. Looking forward to the next...

[TheDarkSdeOfTheMoon]

Love your videos Jenny! I’m struggling with residency, it’s hard to keep a balance between caring about your patients, studying and still maintaining your personal life. Stress is literally killing me. Also read some of the books you mentioned. One that helped me a lot was “What doctors feel - How emotions affect the practice of medicine” by Danielle Ofri, MD.
Thanks for keeping it real in your videos, they help a lot 💪🏼 wish you all the best ☺️

[hyokyunkang]

Thank you Jenny!! I am premed student and I will definitely try your tips :)

[andreinaahrens]

This video couldn’t have come at a better time. I’m starting DO school this summer and I’m so scared. Thank you for posting this!

[medicineandmatcha]

great points! about to start PA school and a lot of these can be applied too :-)

[teaganwasserman]

Loved all the points you made. I would love to hear more about the books you have read and loved or ones you found really helpful. I am really trying to add reading for fun in my routine even though sometimes it seems hard with so much studying and never enough time. I always struggle with finding the time for myself and taking just a little time away from studying and stressing for me, so I think reading is a good way to do that.

[chloehanrahan]

Starting medical school in September; thank you for these great tips! x

[lauritagr]

Hi Jenny. Very good video. Can you do a video of things you wish you knew before starting residency? Can you share tips and apps that are useful in residency? Any advice in how to take good patient notes, update charts, etc. Thank you for your time.

[Snoopyyyyy]

You’re a beautiful human inside and out. Thank you for the videos 💖

[kenmcphersonn]

You’re amazing, thank you for all these tips! 🤍

[teasmile]

My name is Tessa, been here since you were a med student. Thank you very much for the advice! Love your videos!

[jagrititaparia]

Thank you Dr. Jenny😃. You're truly an inspiration❤️

[sanadurrani]

If you could please share a video on things you knew before FM residency, that'd be so helpful! Thank you. I'm about to start FM residency and would love to learn from you <3

[rizalukman]

I think understand what you are talking about.I had a male relatives who takes doctor's degree. After 6 years of education he graduate and become general doctor.By the time he graduates he is already 24 years old and only had one more years to get married because he wanted to marry young.Fortunately he met his future wife in ini and he got married at 25.After getting married he started to take ssurgery specialisation and it took him almost 6 years.So he became specialised doctor at 31 years of age.I respect what he did but I think that he has done a lot of sacrifices for himself especially the time that he should have with his friend while he was young.He has just realised that hisbtime is never go back

[Drawingdreams]

Could you make a video on how to study or be prepared for med school for those who English is their second language. I moved to the US 5 years ago and I still on the learning process.

[MsEllie]

Loved the last one re understanding politics! - Elahe

[TinaOnEarth]

Thanks so much, I really appreciate this video. Is there a way that you can make a video about opportunities after med school graduation for those that didn’t match or are taking a gap year?

I am graduating soon, but have been stressing out about what to do while I am preparing for the next match.