5 HARDEST Doctor Specialties | Most Competitive Residency Programs

These are the top 5 most competitive specialties - those that are the hardest to get into!

1. Dermatology
2. Plastic Surgery
3. Neurosurgery
4. Orthopedic surgery
5. ENT (Otolaryngology)

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[coreyjacq]

U know you’ve been watching too many medical videos when ads start popping up for ultrasound machines

[theluckygamer]

I want to see a list for the least competitive specialties

[fadumomohamed]

"Surgery is freakin awesome"

-Thats all I needed to hear

[alythepanda]

When your desired specialty is ranked #1...I’m honestly not discouraged, but encouraged to work harder😊

[mohameddaher]

Who is here after watching the least competitive🤗

[oyinadeolugbenro]

I've always wanted to become a neurosurgeon since I was in 4th grade. I read Ben Carson's book and my interest has only grown over the past years. I'm 14 years now and I'm studying hard to get into a great school if God has it an ivy league as an international student. I really have keen interest on been a neurosurgeon even as a girl. Not because of the money but because I genuinely love it. I'd have to read hard, take care of my family balance my life and hold a strong relationship with God. I believe I can do it and will continue to have big dreams.

[nojerama]

Y'all he said he's gonna make a whole video on why he quit residency, it's his own business and it's possible he quit for very personal reasons so let's give the guy some space, shall we?

[kamalekermawi]

I love how after every point you made you had to reassure us that you're not degrading any speciality or putting anyone down - goes to show there are too many snowflakes out there that get offended by everything instead of taking the positive out of what people say.

[kingcookie]

Fascinating how much this varies by country. Here in Germany Dermatology is - to my knowledge - one of the easiest to get into/least competitive.

[MintyHues]

Honestly, I think what matters most is to do what you love! Yes there will be some specialties that will result in higher pay and better job opportunities but you are devoting your entire life to a particular field. Why not choose something you genuinely love? I mean you can still achieve success provided you are willing to put in the work... Going for those “prestigious” or “safe” options doesn’t guarantee personal fulfilment or lifelong happiness. If you put your mind to whatever you are passionate about, you can still go far! Just my thoughts...

[Prodigychild]

Anesthesiology Is what I am going for...I love it: The US is Big I don't mind a small town hospital, but what I do mind is NOT being an Anesthesiologist.

[anorangewithacapybaraunder]

Best of luck on your endeavour Dr., I think you're doing something great by pursuing the major problem that is the current Medical School education structure, the mental stresses, burnout and depression that thousands of med students experience.

[husseinal-asbaaimd]

It's doesn't matter whether this specialty is competitive on not, every student preferably choose the specialty he/she love

[JaCollado]

I know it may not be the most pertinent to you, but a second video on the most competitive specialties to match into as an IMG (and US IMG) would be greatly appreciated.
Also, was not surprised by the list, very good methodology, all made sense.

[lauraeager]

As someone with chronic ENT problems, I wanted to be an ENT. After informational interviews I decided I wasn’t as into the specialty as I thought. Not because it’s competitive but as a career changer post-bacc, I couldn’t see myself spending 5+ yrs for a surgical residency when I realized I’d prefer a specialty with more people interaction and long term relationships (primary care). But I could change my mind if I’m lucky enough to get to med school!

[SquatSimp]

I’m interested in internal medicine or emergency medicine at the moment. People really shouldn’t care how their specialty compares to others, like you said being a doctor is impressive enough. Awesome video as always man!

[mlgmeistros]

The thing with surgery is that while you make more money, you have very little time and energy left to actually go out and enjoy your money. Meanwhile dermatology still makes lots of money (and there are also cosmetic and private dermatology clinics) but actually has some time left to go out and spend it. In my country (Netherlands) a dermatologist earns 5800-11000 euros a month. Since we have nearly no study debt (max 50.000 euros and most people less, our tuition is 2300 euros a year, so you can pay three years of tuition from your minimum monthly wage) and get paid relatively decent during residency (3600 euros as a first year to 4600 in your year before completing the programm). You have so much money. In comparison, the average income in the Netherlands is (3100 euros).

[happyworld]

I agree with your analysis. You are a very well spoken doctor. Thanks for the info.

[oreman]

Too much emphasis on not offending anyone. That took up 2/3rds of the video!

[oluwaseunfagbamila]

can you let us know which specialties are in demand? where there are few doctors choosing to go into the field but the number of patients needing the service is increasing. such as an arthritis specialist.