How Hard Was Surgery Residency?

In this video, Dr. Webb talks about his 5 years of surgical residency and how hard was it.

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[peewoops]

I like how he just answered the question in the first 5 seconds.

[SilentWayFarer]

We do 24 hour in-house calls in cardiology fellowship. During these calls, you’re the point person in cardiology for the entire hospital. On busy call days, you work every minute of those 24 hours. To give a reference point, during a busy call, my Apple Watch will record ~26, 000 steps (~15 miles), and standing for 18 hours. Before I went into medicine, such things would seem unfathomable to me. But when you’re put in that spot, you just do it. Bottom line, don’t let videos like this discourage you. Human beings do amazing things, which may seem unimaginable before its done.

[wendymoran]

I'm in community college and then I'm headed to a University then med school. I got this !!!!

[aldegebra]

Hardest transition for me was going from intern PGY1 to Ortho PGY2. Still vividly remember taking solo overnight call….the sweat rolling off my face as I was doing a fracture reduction in the trauma bay at 3am knowing I had 5 others consults to see before rounds at 515.

[DoctorNosa]

Final year of medical school to first year as an intern is the biggest most challenging year, I agree it’s extremely hard but you get through it! 🙏

[morganclarewillis]

I’m a resource nurse tech currently and I only see a little bit of what you guys go through. I give all doctors so much gratitude and praise!

[shanemumma]

Thank you for your amazing videos Dr. Webb! I am 35 years old and preparing for the MCAT and your videos help keep me grounded and motivated as a non-traditional student.

[MissouriFertility]

It's a challenging transition, but so worth it - and you got through, as we all did!

[noahibasitas]

Ever since I found this channel, I haven't been able to stop watching your videos! I'll be able to find use in them when I finish undergrad in 4 years. Thanks for making these!

[ovimed]

I just finished first year now and I can't wait to finally start seeing patients next year!

[karong]

Have no interest in medicine; but, I do respect the profession. Appreciate these videos though. Find them fascinating & your voice tone calming. Sweet to have a heart to help the injured and inspire others. God Bless.

[chadrichards]

About to start GS residency and this is absolute gold. Thank you.

[victore.]

Hi Dr. Webb, M2 here, starting rotations next year after taking Step 1 this summer. Thanks for your guidance and congrats on completing your residency!

[MuhammadIqbal-xehk]

Thank you doc, its really motivating me. I am in the first year surgical residency in Universitas Andalas, Indonesia.

[theresag]

I went through a tough program with 30 other students. Some were straight out of high school then undergraduate, then the professional program. While others had previous professions, prior military experience, and/or extensive work experience before they entered the professional program. I noticed the stress level, fear level, and most complaints came from those who had no prior work or training experience.

I was one with prior experience. I found I could not study with those who did not have life experience because they spent study time festering over failing, competing against each other, or gossiping instead of studing. I found the program grueling but not difficult.

[lifefast]

Intern year was the darkest time of my life. I was overwhelmed despite being relatively efficient compared to other residents.

[easymedicinebytmd]

Well....it was extremely hard! Love your honesty!

[jbpos]

I’m an intern now, and overwhelmed is putting it mildly.

[dogcrazy]

I just know, I could not handle those multiple stressors and study like you do. Good information for those on the path.

[ryanjones]

Im An RD-APC and that was incredible difficult so I cant imagine going the MD/DO route and all the trials and tribulations that come with it! Enormous respect to yall!