How I Got Into Residency | My Medical Journey | Doctor Mike

Hi guys! First of all, I want to apologize for my congestion and nasally voice in this video. I was battling a mean cold and didn't want to miss this weeks video.

I read your comments on the "How I got into Med School" video, and you all seemed to want to hear about the residency and social media journey as well. So here we go. In this weeks video, I wanted to have an intimate conversation about my path of getting into residency, my experiences in residency, as well as how my social media route began.Being a doctor and the residency match are both complex topics. This is a much longer video than usual, and I was debating if I should split it into two parts, but the stories seemed too intertwined to separate.

I will make shorter videos in the future about social media and residency success. I really just wanted to share with you my family medicine residency journey as I hope it may inspire you or at the very least entertain you. If you enjoy this video, please give it a like, and if you want more intimate conversation style videos like this one, please let me know in the comments below! Stay happy and healthy!

Let’s connect:

*Filmed in YouTube Space NY*

[asmasaleh]

"The last thing you wanna do is hurt a patient or hurt a patients' family member because you are too proud to confirm your knowledge " what a great quote ..

[malezyali]

I really respect you for turning down 7-digit offer for the sake of keeping your integrity. It's not something many people with influence could resist.

[rhydhigupta]

Honestly, this is the most positive and productive space on YouTube that I have come across. Kudos!

[NikkiScott]

He is so humble. My dad is a RN and when he is charge nurse people bad mouth him and the stuff he says is very professional towards them and it makes me proud to be my dad's daughter. Dr. Mike reminds me of my dad. Very professional, loves his job, is very passionate about his work, and is always open to other treatments or other ways to help certain people. I know my dad is a registered nurse and Dr. Mike is a doctor but he reminds me of my dad.

[alyssalauren]

I love that you prioritize the need for education on social media!! Thank you for being a genuine doctor and being real. There's so much fake news and false information out there. It's nice to have someone who is genuinely concerned about the truth and science behind the topic! I know when I listen to what you have to say, I'm getting a genuine explanation from someone who knows what they're talking about. I also loved getting to hear about your medical journey! I've been a CNA, nurse tech, for a few years now, am currently in school to be a surg tech, and am even starting to look into becoming a DO/MD one day! I'm 24 and sometimes need reassurance that it's possible and I can do it. You inspire and encourage me. Thanks for being a real one, Dr. Mike, and congratulations on the well earned accomplishments!!

[oliviamarie]

You should make a video on your study habits and kinda walk through what you studied and how you did it and your keys to success when it comes to taking tests and things like that. :)

[athraahameed]

I’m so happy to see, a person talking about medicine not bragging about being a doctor, but accurately doing his job, while being positive, probs to you, keep doing what your doing. xx

[uc]

Back in the day doctors were strictly restricted to their hospitals and their medical rooms. But with technology and social media revolution, every profession has to evolve. If people say that Dr Mike is not honouring medical profession then they are stuck in the old days. I really love the work he is doing and the knowledge he spreads. Very genuine ( SOmething that's very rare nowadays). Dr. MIKE is the next generation DOCTOR. Accept it or not but evolution in any form always wins.

[SaraMahmasani]

I’m only an 11th grade student but I really went so deep into medical school and residency and it makes me so excited for the future.. even though I should not overthink the future but i can’t find myself doing something else than medicine :)

[Hangug]

I love his authenticity ☺️ handsome, humble, goofy, highly intelligent and much more! He has been talking for almost 30 minutes and I never got bored.

Wish there are more doctors like him. ❤️

Keep it up! You’re doing great Doctor Mike! 😁

[LaurenzoPate]

You’re the man Doc! I’m not interested in medicine or being a doctor at all BUT your videos interest me and I am currently laying across my bed watching your vids! You rock!

[christiancaceres]

As a soon-to-be med student, I really appreciate the authenticity Dr. Mike. Definitely keep these types of videos going.

[ayafouda]

I’m so grateful to social media that it allowed us to see and know such genuine, authentic and inspiring people like you, I wish that you’ll reach more than your hopes and dreams, God bless you.

[jessicamarie]

I wish I found out about your channel earlier. I just got my license to practice nursing as a registered nurse and I had lots of doubts during my student days. Being a nurse was never my first choice. I always loved psychology and I aspired to be a clinical psychologist but money was the problem in my family so, I was lucky enough to be offered a scholarship to study Diploma in Nursing. There were so many things that you've said in this video that I related as a nurse because it is true no matter what profession you go into. It wasn't a walk in the park for me either. I used to dread clinical postings because I would have to work odd hours, I couldn't hang out with my friends much and I felt depressed about it. I was also always scared of asking questions but in my 3rd year of nursing school, I had so much of positivity in me and I loved learning more. Thank you for sharing your story. Love from Malaysia! ♥️

[anon]

Nurse here, really respect what you do, great work ethic you got there and I must say it really inspired me more in preparation for my interview tonight! So pumped!!!

[loganmarquis]

Mike, love the part 2! I recommend making a vlog of a day in the life of a family medicine doctor.

[mejustme]

you are such an inspiration to me, i started med school last year and seeing your stories really makes me exsited for my medical journey

[christinestier]

I started following you on Instagram because my friends kept talking about the cute doctor. I stay because I actually learn something. (Plus your dogs are adorable!) Keep up the awesome work.Thanks for the positivity also. It's nice to listen to a doctor who doesn't complain about the system and why it stinks to be a doctor. You genuily seem to love what you do.

[twizted]

Mate youre just ahead of the game! In there is a desperate need for some kind of intermediate place of proper medical knowledge for people who dont need to go and bother a doctor who is very busy at a hospital, but could do with minor advice and i think these videos are PERFECT for giving general good quality knowledgeable life advice.

[aslgu]

hey Mike, fellow physician here. I think you should've explained what it means to rank and to match at a residency. I don't think the average person knows what that is and how the match is binding.

all the best. you're doing great work