The Med Student Goes to Therapy

Give yourself some grace

[DGlaucomflecken]

For those who don’t know, “the match” is when med students find out which residency program (and specialty) they will be joining. It’s a pivotal moment in the life of a doctor. Unfortunately, there are not enough residency spots for everybody, so some med students inevitably will not match and have to reapply again the following year. It’s a nerve wracking, awful process.

[emperor]

I like how every time, its the doctor being called in, but this time, the med student willingly went to therapy lol

[cburns]

As a med student who didn't match, this hits me right in the feels. Thank you, Dr. G. I don't know you and you don't know me but it feels nice that you've got my back.

[anastasijahabarova]

“This is a temporary setback among a long list of accomplishments” I needed to hear that! 😭 I’m a recent graduate from a veterinary assistant program and I had been working so hard both in class and at my externship, yet the place didn’t want to hire me after and all the job interviews I had gone to since then went nowhere. I can’t help but feel defeated at times, but I will keep applying anyway until something lands. 😔✊

[Dnto]

I like how the therapist's general vibe is slightly intimidating. He softens up at the end of this, but otherwise he's basically a tough bulwark of unrelenting incisiveness.

[thehummingbirdbandit]

So six years ago, I became disabled and had to drop out of college after my first semester. I had to give up a full ride, and bounced around homeless for years, and am just now getting my feet back under me and trying to return to school. Seeing this hit me really hard in the chest in a way I really needed. "This is a temporary setback among a long list of accomplishments" is really, really good advice. Thank you, Doctor.

[PleSeagr]

This is so uplifting... And I'm not even a med student

[andrewslye]

As a Psychiatrist I appreciate the funny and respectful way we are conceptualized in the therapy series. Often we are the go to punch line in medical satire along with radiology and orthopedics. I am a big fan of the channel 🙂

[poikoi]

Finally, the med student gets the well deserved Therapy Session

[zombt]

I'm a med student in 5th year (here in Belgium it's 6 years + specialty afterwards). The past year I had a burn-out and lost all motivation to keep studying. I only need to do 2 more exams and residency.. but I was so close to just giving it all up because, well, it's an education that takes its toll on your mental health and I think many can relate if I say imposter syndrome is a very real thing. I live by myself and don't have any support from my family. My father thinks I'm a total loser. But I'm proud to say I recently found my drive back and I'm studying again. If any of you read this and recognize yourself, just know that you're not alone and it WILL get better!! In a few years, when graduated, you will be so proud and it will all be worth it. If it truly is your life dream, never ever give up!!! <3

[ameerabates]

As a 2nd year med student who is prepping for STEP 1 and often feels like a failure, thank you. This made me cry. Remote learning in med school was really tough. Thank you for noticing that too.

[jjmitchell]

I clicked on this video because I saw the title and was like "haha *I'm* a med student who goes to therapy" and started crying in the middle, especially when the psychiatrist said "a temporary setback amidst a long list of achievements". My schooling system is quite different from the north american system so I don't have the match, but that doesn't diminish the sheer stress of studying medicine, no matter where you are. Thank you for these words Dr. G 🥰

[krbrandt]

Bravo!! As a residency training director (psychiatry—though, I’m not in my 70’s) I love this. Many students and residents have challenges during training and it absolutely does NOT mean they failed. It is an opportunity for growth and reevaluation of priorities & goals. Many will learn from these setbacks and go on to be great physicians who themselves have battled adversity. Who can be great advocates for other students as program directors, deans of med schools etc. Let us all remember doctors are humans first and allow each other grace, the patients will benefit also ❤️

[charesepelham]

How do you have time to work, have a family, AND turn out brilliant, thoughtful, well-acted, well-written, high-quality videos such as this one?

WAIT—-It’s Jonathon, isn’t it?? I KNEW IT! Ingenious!!! Now, if only I had a Jonathon. . . !

PS. Tip of the hat and much respect for Mrs. Dr. G as well!

[js.]

Third year med student here. After finishing a virtual case by 1:30 am and having to wake up, cram for and take a surgery evaluation exam at 8am and then spend until right now (9:30PM here) awake dealing with another case + lectures the whole day, you don’t know how much this means to me Doc. Thank you.

[TheNoorzain]

I really loved the motivation you gave here. I’m not a doctor but a senior software engineer. Today I got rejected in the fifth round of an interview and was feeling devastated throughout the day. I kept getting imposter syndrome and thoughts that I’m a failure. After watching this video I realised you are right. This is just a setback in the long list of accomplishments I’ve done so far. Thank you for making my day and make me feel better

[Taeyoming]

Man, was not expecting to cry today. As a new grad nurse who feels like "a fake nurse" at times, I heard what I needed to hear the most. Thank you Dr. Glaucomflecken, you're the best!

[jmcastro]

I needed to hear this talk 6 years ago when I got rejected for my Surgery Residency application. Thanks for this, Doc.

Btw, I'm a 5th year surgical resident now on my graduating year. I couldn't be happier.

[klee]

As a med student going through a little mental breakdown, I needed this, thank you sir.

[michaelreep]

As an IM PGY 3, who didn’t match into surgery…twice…this hits home. To all of you who didn’t match, you are smart, you are intelligent, you have accomplished so much in a time of chaos! You are worthy! Never let yourself for a moment think you are a failure. You will get through this! It will get better. This is not a reflection of you!

I finally matched: into Rheumatology Fellowship. Keep your heads up. We are here for you!

Thank you for this video! Keep up the amazing work!