10 TIPS for STARTING Medical School

Here are 10 things I WISH I had been told when I started medical school. Congratulations to all of you who just started this amazing journey!!

When I started med school, I wanted someone to tell me how to set myself up well for residency applications. So I decided to include some info in this video. BUT just to be clear... there's no need to stress or plan at this point, because you really do have lots of time! I just want you to have info to help set yourself up for success!

TIPS:
1) Learning resources – don’t just buy a bunch of textbooks
2) Forgetting and relearning is completely normal – don’t get discouraged
3) Take notes using a platform easily accessible on your phone
4) Medical School Syndrome – it will happen to you!
5) Collaborate with your classmates – don’t create a competitive environment
6) Get involved from the beginning
7) What specialty is for you? – starting thinking about it early on
8) Self-care – medicine is a marathon not a sprint
9) Make time for hobbies
10) Ask for help when you need it – lets break down stigma

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~ Siobhan (Violin MD) ~

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[NicoleS]

My a&p teacher said “it’s better to learn and forget than to never learn it at all”

So true.

[angie-jvxw]

I got accepted in med school this weeek!

[tinaf]

I don't even have anything to do with the medical field but I just love listening to what you have to say!

[valentinascaife]

Medical school syndrome is such a real thing. I had a friend tell me that "Except for testicular cancer, I was convinced I had every possible illness throughout my time in medical school"

[danniesita]

I haven't been accepted yet, and I haven't even started my application. Right now, my main focus is on completing my bachelor's degree. However, I am planning to apply to medical school in September. Your videos have inspired me to once again pursue my dream of becoming a physician. I am determined to make it a reality. If everything works out, ten years from now I will have my specialization in the pocket! I will work hard to achieve this goal, and I want to thank you for the encouragement. ( I'm 25 now btw) haha wish me luck!

[enasmitwally]

I am a second year med student and I wish I have watched this video a year ago! Every single tip you’ve said is really a life changing! I think This channel is a treasure I missed for a year. thanks god I found it early as much as possible.

[sophies]

I am literally starting med school tomorrow! so helpful😊

[eliasdavidreyes]

Really, really, really great video. Im currently in my third year of MS, and I can relate to everything you say. Keep it going!!

[adithebaddie]

I’m a junior in high school...graduating early hopefully!!! I can’t wait to follow in my moms footsteps. Watching your videos and made me a less nervous.THANK YOU!!

[jaycidayle]

just entered high school and ive been studying medically for about 2 years now. ive been watching you ever since your first video. you were the first on my recommended and i just started there. you and my personal experiences have got me into the medical field. im planning on becoming a pediatric orthopedic surgeon. maybe youll see this. thank you for everything youve done, its a pleasure that ive met you!! :)

[michellerandleman]

I love the medical field. I actually went a different direction. I'm a certified medical coder and graduated with a degree in health information managment. Not working as a coder right now, but got my foot in the door as a patient access specialist scheduling for outpatient physical, occupational, speech therapists and psychology. Thanks for sharing. Love your videos.

[AnnaS-ctni]

Thank you for answering my question, Siobhan! :) :) I really appreciate all of your tips. I am a visual learner too, so I will definitely be checking out the resources you mentioned!

[antonyfournier]

I just got accepted into med school, and listening to you just makes me very excited about the great adventure of medical school I am going to live ! Thank you very much ! :)

[willie_mccoy]

Your future self gets the specialty you wanted, in your first choice school...but don't tell yourself that I told you. Congrats! :)

[baileystewart]

Hi! I'm about to start my clinical psyc program when I stumbled upon your videos...so much of what you've shared has resonated with me, so just wanted to say thanks! I know I'll be turning to your videos again when I need that little reminder of why I'm doing what I'm doing!

[vittoriazuccaroli]

I'm struggling so much with feeling the symptoms I study about and convincing myself that I'm sick 😂, thank you for talking about it!!

[ceeq]

you make me want to be in med school!  😉

[royhammer]

you are all in one, wish all medical personnel was like you, then no one would get sick! beside all, you the best reporter!

[brownli]

Alright i started DYING when she stared talking about Medical School Syndrome and was going to be on oncologist to tell her tale hahahaha

[katjakangas]

Just started med school! Thank you so much for this