5 signs you should NOT become a DOCTOR

5 signs you should not become a doctor

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"20 questions to ask yourself before applying to medical school"

Medical school and becoming a doctor is a lonnng slog so it's a good idea to think about it very carefully before committing yourself to so many years of medical training. If you've ever asked yourself "should I apply to medical school" or wondered about the pros and cons of being a doctor, this is the video for you! I'm going to try and put you off becoming a doctor, so if you still want to go to medical school after watching this video that is a good sign.

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Segments:
01:00 - First reason you should not become a doctor
03:00 - second
04:12 - third
05:15 - fourth
06:40 - fifth

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My name is Sarah, I'm a junior doctor in the NHS. I am a locum doctor in a busy Emergency Department in a trauma centre and I run an aesthetics business privately. I have far too many clothes for someone who lives in scrubs and workout gear 90% of the time and I occasionally show some of my outfit ideas on this channel.
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Disclaimer:
Personal details about patients may have been changed to protect patient confidentiality.
This video does not constitute medical advice and I am not insured to give medical advice online.
For personal medical queries, please consult your own general practitioner.

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Video edited by Tim Luceño

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[MissAyaArtist]

The fact that you used a clip with a doctor wearing a headscarf means a lot. Thank you Xx

[ritaora]

The first reason in my life is actually inversed 😂
I want to be a doctor
My parents doesn't want me to
Strange I know 😂

[RedhairedBallerina]

I have something to say about the second point :D I started med school because I was really interested in the field, wanting to eventually go into pathology or forensics, and was one of those 'I hate people' people. But by getting older and seeing all the clinical fields on rotation I've actually changed my mind (I think I was still going through puberty at 19 and was a bit of an emo teenager) and I will be pursuing surgery once I'm finished this summer. I'm still an introvert and find surgery a good balance of being a practical field with not tooo much patient interaction (when compared to internal medicine). So growth is possible, and if someone's really interested, I would not discourage them from becoming a doctor (although where I live there's no debts to complicate things if you later change your mind). :)

[RedhairedBallerina]

I think what's really incompatible is unwillingness to learn - if you just want to be someone who knows everything about their job after a few years of doing it, if you don't like research or reading, and going to conferences/doing courses to improve and educate yourself WITHIN your field (because let's face it, nobody likes ALL the medical specialties), medicine might not be a good match for you.

[Burrdmizzle]

If you don't like studying or studying is not your "thing" 😅

[serineserine]

The problem is that i don't know if i don't want it i just never thought about it even though my parents in health field + in my country its 7 years ... And i am already 20 and study biology

[ara]

I wanna be a psychiatrist i don’t like talking to people that much but i can train myself. I’m just fascinated by how this field works.

[subratamondal]

Why this all reasons goes with me to not become a doctor...but still in medical 🙂 ...my parents never agreed to my choices so here I am 🙃👍

[stevewilson]

Sarah what do you think if you’re not stereotypically ‘book smart’, you can still go for medicine? I’m a student nurse currently but GEM is my route goal, but I’m worried about the academia. Could you do a break down or let me know the type of work load academically and how often you do them? Might be a whole video idea. Either way, love your channel and thanks for inspiring ❤️

[lynndais]

And here she comes again; pretty, smart, makes medical advice videos that I'm always searching for ♡♡♡♡

[PC-wtzr]

I have got only one 💓...I dunno know how many times you are gonna win that, doc💝💝always unbiased, unprejudiced.

[nitishagiri.]

Your British accent is absolutely soothing to ears❤️

[bethanynixon]

Thanks for another great video!
I've heard people say don't apply if your not absolutely certain that you want to study Medicine. I'm not certain at all, I still don't think I'll ever be good enough or feel properly good enough but yet I've applied to 4 Medicine courses and done 3 interviews already. Maybe I went wrong somewhere haha, don't know if I should have listened to the advice but have to wait and see now!

[rajkumarmohanan]

Could you please do a video on the Subject for IMGs wanted to do FY programs in the UK, starting from the FPAS exams. Thanks

[gopalgeorge]

What is harder, getting an offer for medicine or obtaining the grades for that offer ? A lot of debate on this topic, what would you say ?

[vanessamayorga]

My case was different. My parents are doctors and they don’t want me to be a doctor lol. I love the career, and I have the potential and strive for it but I hate the classes and stress and all that pressure that come with striving for that career. I’m better off with writing and law school. Something I was passionate about as a kid.

[snoww]

Actually my parents think medicine is best for me and I think I do too. But I'm not sure if I genuinely want to become a doctor😕🤷

[romanstaszak]

Hello Dr Sarah 😃😃 I like your style and the way your are talking about medicine. It is nice to hear this and a nice relaxing music 🎵 at the background which makes fantastic atmospheric to listen to you 👋👋😃 Keep doing the good work 😃😃 I wish you all the best in your career 😃👋❤️

[abdullahyousef]

Do you think that it would be fitting if I am introverted and I want to become a neurosurgeon?

[athab]

Another enjoyable video, thanks! I'm sure there are folks out there who want a career in medicine, but realize that they are not 'built' for the Doctor programme. It would be interesting to hear about the other medical professionals you work with (nurses, X-ray techs etc), and how someone would train for those careers or how long it typically takes to gain that qualification.