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How to Pick the Perfect Medical Specialty: Tips You Wish You Knew Sooner!
Hey everyone! 👋 I’m Leena, a 4th-year medical student currently applying for residency, and today’s video is all about one of the BIGGEST questions med students face: How do you choose your medical specialty?
In this video, I’ll break down some practical tips that helped me navigate the decision-making process. From understanding your personality, reflecting on rotations, and connecting with mentors, to thinking about lifestyle-there’s a lot to consider! I’ll also share my personal journey and the key factors that led me to my specialty of choice after exploring specialties like neurology, surgery, psychiatry, and dermatology.
Whether you’re just starting med school or already deep into clinical rotations, I hope this video helps guide you toward making the right choice for YOU!
Hit the like button 👍 if you found this helpful, and don’t forget to subscribe for more med school tips, advice, and support along your journey! Let me know in the comments which specialties you’re considering or if you have any questions!
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Almost Done with Med School! 2024 Channel Intro
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Hey there, UA-cam Friends! 👋 I’m Leena, a 4th-year med student in the US, applying for residency! After a little break (med school’s no joke 😅), I’m back and ready to spill all the tea on med school, exams, and how to keep it together. Think of me as your “big sis in medicine,” here to share study hacks, tips to get into med school, and ways to find joy and balance through it all. It’s tough, b...
Med School Vlog Getaway Trip Unfiltered chats about Burnout, Dating, Relationships in Med School
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Thank you for being a supportive part of the community and being part of the1,000 subscribers! In this video, my med school friends and I take a break from studying/ the hospital to embark on our first backpacking trip to Point Reyes in the Bay Area. In this vlog, my friends meet my boyfriend for the first time and we have an unfiltered discussion on burnout, navigating dating, and managing rel...
Top 3 Must-Read Books for Premeds in 2023
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Up your premed game in 2023 with the top 3 must-read books! From cultural experiences to doctor emotions and healthcare missions, these books deliver knowledge and inspiration in one punch. Join the premed book club and start the year off right.
Is Becoming a Doctor Worth it. Uncovering the Truth.
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Are you considering becoming a doctor? With the high cost of education, demanding nature of the job, and the increasing burnout rate among physicians, it's natural to question whether it's worth it. In this video, we'll take a deep dive into the pros and cons of a career in medicine and uncover the truth about whether becoming a doctor is still worth it. From the financial benefits to the sense...
Unlock the Secrets to Thriving in Medical School: Proven Wellness Strategies
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Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and burned out in school or medical school? It's time to take control of your well-being and thrive in your studies. In this video, we dive into the proven wellness strategies that will help you achieve a better balance in your life. From managing stress and time management to tips for staying healthy and motivated. Learn how to balance your studies with sel...
I finished the first year of med school. Now what?
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Hi there! In this video, I am sharing some of the struggles based on my first year experiences in medical school. It has been a true struggle, but within each struggle comes the appreciation of little things around you that still make life beautiful. As we aim for the ambitious goals in our life, we should never forget to be present in the moment of the journey and choose to love and connect wi...
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Med School
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Starting medical school soon or in the near future? Just curious about what medical school life is like? Here are the five things I wish I knew to give you a jump start! Or to just make your first year of school and transition a little easier :) Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:34 Should I Purchase Textbooks? And what you need to prepare for first year! 2:12 Opportunities & Responsibilities in Med School...
Four Lifechanging Study Strategies You Need to Ace School, Med School, and Beyond
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Boring lectures? Unable to focus? Information overload? I have encountered these feelings many times in medical school and developed useful strategies to help me study effectively despite the barriers. I hope these four strategies will help you too. No matter what stage of education you are in - high school, college, medical school, these strategies will be applicable! Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:48...
Med Student Day in the Life Vlog: Online Learning during COVID-19
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A vlog during COVID-19 omicron surge back in January 2022, when medical school was transitioned to online learning for three weeks. You will see my full schedule of classes/learning and unfiltered life in isolation during this historic time. Enjoy! Please subscribe for more medical school vlogs and videos about the medical school life! Follow my instagram for more med school content: @MedLeena
What I Wish I Knew as a Pre-Med Helpful Advice from Med Student [Part 2]
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Hello Friends! This is part 2 of the what I wish I knew as a pre-med video. Specifically, I talk about the pre-med struggles, especially mentally and emotionally, and how to navigate them. These are the things I wish I kept in mind all the time to when encountering down times along this journey. It is so easy to get caught up in the feeling of "not being enough," "I need to achieve more," and o...
What I Wish I Knew as a Pre-Med Practical Advice from Med Student
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Hi Friends! Happy New Year! And long time no see :) In this video, I will be talking about the practical things I wish I knew as a pre-med navigating overwhelming sea of course requirements, research, clinical shadowing, and preparation to apply to med school. These are the practical advice I wish someone would have given me early on in my pre-med journey so I hope sharing them will be helpful ...
Backpack for Medical School? What do I Bring to School Every Day?
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Hello Friends! I am a first year medical student and I will be sharing what is in my medical school backpack with you, including what I wear and bring to school on a daily and weekly basis. Hope you enjoy the video! Links to few other videos on my channel: Surviving the First Week of Med School Class Schedule Revealed: ua-cam.com/video/G6GXMcC61no/v-deo.html Using IPad Pro as a Study Tool in Me...
What is Medical School REALLY like? Human Dissections? Classes & Grades? Extra-Curriculars?
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Hi UA-cam Friends! In this video, I will be sharing stories about my first two months of medical school with you, including the anatomy dissections, classes, grades, how I study, and other activities I am involved in or plan to be involved in. Basically, it is an honest overview of what medical school is really like and how I feel about it. Chapters: 0:00 Into 0:53 Classes and Grades? 2:10 Diss...
How to Take Notes Effectively (With Notion) in College and Med School
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Hello Friends! I am a medical student in the US and in this video, I will be talking about effective note taking strategies in college, graduate school, medical school, and beyond with the Notion App. Specifically I will be going over what notion is, how I use it to create and organize my notes, and a short tutorial on how I created the note taking templates I use. Hope it helps on your study j...
Honest Answers to Your Questions About New IPad Pro 2021 M1 Chip as a Student
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Honest Answers to Your Questions About New IPad Pro 2021 M1 Chip as a Student
Surviving the First Week of Med School Class Schedule Revealed
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Surviving the First Week of Med School Class Schedule Revealed
Unboxing M1 IPad Pro and Accessories | Why I bought it as a Medical Student
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Unboxing M1 IPad Pro and Accessories | Why I bought it as a Medical Student
My Medical School Application Cycle Results! Where am I Going to Medical School?
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My Medical School Application Cycle Results! Where am I Going to Medical School?
Reading My Accepted Personal Statement for Medical School Unexpected Response
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Reading My Accepted Personal Statement for Medical School Unexpected Response
How did I Make My Medical School List? Tips to Help You Get Started!
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How did I Make My Medical School List? Tips to Help You Get Started!
Unboxing My First Medical School Acceptance Surprise Package! School Revealed
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Unboxing My First Medical School Acceptance Surprise Package! School Revealed
Waitlisted? Plan to Enroll? Updates on My Med School Application Cycle
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Waitlisted? Plan to Enroll? Updates on My Med School Application Cycle
Works and Activities on My Med School App | What I did to Get Accepted to Med School?
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Works and Activities on My Med School App | What I did to Get Accepted to Med School?
How to Approach Works and Activities Section on Med School App + Examples!
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How to Approach Works and Activities Section on Med School App Examples!
Scoring 515 on the MCAT While Working Full-Time Tips and Resources
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Scoring 515 on the MCAT While Working Full-Time Tips and Resources
5 Med School Application Tips That Will Give You an Edge
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5 Med School Application Tips That Will Give You an Edge
GPA, Courses, and Grades on my AMCAS Medical School Application | What Matters to Medical Schools?
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GPA, Courses, and Grades on my AMCAS Medical School Application | What Matters to Medical Schools?
Medical School Pre-Reqs How to Choose a Major and What Courses to Take
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Medical School Pre-Reqs How to Choose a Major and What Courses to Take
Rejected by Medical Schools (Schools and Timeline Revealed!) The "Fauci" Effect?
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Rejected by Medical Schools (Schools and Timeline Revealed!) The "Fauci" Effect?

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @GeorgeCostGolf
    @GeorgeCostGolf Місяць тому

    Leena 🇺🇸

  • @campbeja001
    @campbeja001 2 місяці тому

    Leena, I always refer my son who is in medical school to your channel. I find you provide an unique unbiased perspective. Keep up the fine work in prelude to becoming an excellent internal medicine doctor.

  • @campbeja001
    @campbeja001 2 місяці тому

    So happy for you Leena. Hope your residency proves to be fulfilling and allows to be the success at work and in life you want to be.

  • @kitanogueira314
    @kitanogueira314 2 місяці тому

    How long does it take to complete Emory’s general education requirements? Felt like they were too many?

  • @JB8833-cr1cy
    @JB8833-cr1cy 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for the tips! Will you be applying to internal medicine residency?

  • @Jay-cy8ih
    @Jay-cy8ih 2 місяці тому

    Great to see you again! So happy you're finally back :)

    • @MedLeena
      @MedLeena 2 місяці тому

      Thank you!! 😊

  • @lavenderblues
    @lavenderblues 2 місяці тому

    What specialty 🎉🎉🎉

  • @miketyrrell8890
    @miketyrrell8890 2 місяці тому

    Congratulations Leena! Great having you back! I know you'll be a great Doctor!

    • @MedLeena
      @MedLeena 2 місяці тому

      Thank you <33

  • @katherinel3399
    @katherinel3399 2 місяці тому

    Omg so happy you’re back!

  • @Saundaryassp
    @Saundaryassp 2 місяці тому

    Her work ethic is crazy

  • @VincenzoBlasing-v9r
    @VincenzoBlasing-v9r 2 місяці тому

    Hintz Terrace

  • @RolandViola-i2m
    @RolandViola-i2m 2 місяці тому

    Auer Land

  • @IsaiahHarold-e3i
    @IsaiahHarold-e3i 2 місяці тому

    Clotilde Keys

  • @JustinBennington-u1t
    @JustinBennington-u1t 3 місяці тому

    Purdy Crossing

  • @LB-jw3ly
    @LB-jw3ly 3 місяці тому

    The Fauci effect? So you got rejections because you development treatment fit aids and are a highly credentialed scientist who has multiple prestigious awards and shepherded us thru the worst pandemic in a century?

  • @TheHungd
    @TheHungd 3 місяці тому

    I've watched many videos about med school app and yours are the best ones with details that pre-med students look for. Thanks and wish the best for your medical career.

    • @MedLeena
      @MedLeena 2 місяці тому

      Thank you! Means a lot to hear!

  • @Learn2DriveNYC
    @Learn2DriveNYC 3 місяці тому

    Hello. What is the timeline for this program? For example... How long after you are accepted into the program, does it take for you to get a teaching job? When does your education/training to be a teacher start? What basically concerns me is the out of pocket expenses relative to when i start to get paid to teach. Do i incur those expenses before i start teaching? What's the average length of time between getting accepted and starting to work?

  • @Littlemissyabba
    @Littlemissyabba 6 місяців тому

    You did ALL OF UWORLD in the free trial?? You are a strong soldier.

    • @eo7274
      @eo7274 3 місяці тому

      I’m pretty sure she just did the UWorld free trial which is like 100 questions not the entire Qbank.

    • @Littlemissyabba
      @Littlemissyabba 3 місяці тому

      @@eo7274 makes sense ty

  • @juliusreed8642
    @juliusreed8642 7 місяців тому

    What was your experience like doing high school special education and how did it differ from your fellow corps members who were also special education assignments vs. general education or other subject placements?

  • @Malisafoster-kn3ss
    @Malisafoster-kn3ss 7 місяців тому

    Thank you. I am worried about the test. I move to my region in less than a month. I did not pass my Math Praxis. I have three more test to take before I move. This is what I wish I knew before I signed up.

  • @rabkwanchaimattayompol4146
    @rabkwanchaimattayompol4146 8 місяців тому

    Interested in applying. Which region did you teach in?

  • @oliverallen5324
    @oliverallen5324 9 місяців тому

    Mistake 4 is why I'm pushing my test a month. I'm going to try to get through the AAMC and UWorld and then do the 4 practice exams. None of my practice exams are where I want them to be after taking 3 of them. Being realistic keeps your emotions in control. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

  • @blakesouthwood1178
    @blakesouthwood1178 9 місяців тому

    very good important vital information thank you

  • @danielgolarz674
    @danielgolarz674 10 місяців тому

    I'm the author of EIGHT DAYS IN AN INNER CITY SCHOOL please talk about the out of control OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING for k-12 teachers that's why we have teacher shortages

    • @EMVelez
      @EMVelez 9 місяців тому

      Can you elaborate?

    • @danielgolarz674
      @danielgolarz674 9 місяців тому

      @@EMVelez sure. I watched the video and I wish there was more discussion about how an experienced teacher in one state can't simply go teach in another state without a bunch of redundant OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING. I don't want to hear anymore crying from districts about teacher shortages. They did this to themselves. A Harvard mathematics professor would not be able to teach high school math without a bunch of red tape. For what teaching pays a college degree in anything and a cleared criminal background check should be plenty. No more!

  • @j87seg
    @j87seg 10 місяців тому

    You did fiercely well here #forceisstrong THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO

  • @helgatanny
    @helgatanny Рік тому

    Oh no! I'm picking because I'm also working full time but starting to study in January and my test date is April 12th. How can I readjust the schedule?

  • @emilyh3644
    @emilyh3644 Рік тому

    UC Davis SOM is my dream school! I'm applying right now. Do you have any tips? <3

  • @onlyjasmine19
    @onlyjasmine19 Рік тому

    Thank you! This was very informative

  • @Jay-cy8ih
    @Jay-cy8ih Рік тому

    Glad to see you having a wonderful time! Wish that your trip was restful and compensating time for you after finishing rough semester at med school😄

  • @catscans
    @catscans Рік тому

    Meow meow! :) mrrrp, meow meow!

  • @UyenNguyen-po2yz
    @UyenNguyen-po2yz Рік тому

    I’m so glad Kevin was able to get a week off of medical school 🤭

  • @lea-analowery4585
    @lea-analowery4585 Рік тому

    I love how your mom kept things in perspective and reminded you to show gratitude to Allah. Congratulations to you and your parents.🎉

  • @Thesouthlandfamily123
    @Thesouthlandfamily123 Рік тому

    I was excepted in medical school at age of 11 year old I was sooooooo young to be in med school I was too young at age of of 12 year old I started my first year of medical school at Stanford school of medicine then I moved to Harvard medical school I graduated so many degree I am about to finish my summer semester 13 year old I am attending Kennesaw State University as well I started since I was only 11 in fifth grade I though I was gonna die I was so excited until today I was soooooooooooooooooooooo excited exception in med school

  • @thanhquang6549
    @thanhquang6549 Рік тому

    Con chú là du học sinh quốc tế năm 3 ngành sinh học dự định thi vào Y khoa cháu có thể tư vấn nên thi trường nào để dễ đậu không?

  • @sarahkayharrison8258
    @sarahkayharrison8258 Рік тому

    How does Teach for America compare with Urban teachers.

  • @bwbenson32
    @bwbenson32 Рік тому

    I love your first tip regarding self care. I spoke w a doctor working in NYC during the pandemic and she told me that making time for therapy is something she would recommend any doctor build into their schedule, regardless of how busy they are. I admire your courage and openness to share this w the UA-cam community 🫶🏽 it helps break stigmas, which is so important.

  • @jlee7630
    @jlee7630 Рік тому

    What was your aamc fl practice? Near 515? Thanks

    • @MedLeena
      @MedLeena Рік тому

      Yes around that range 514-518

  • @stukamsomi1974
    @stukamsomi1974 Рік тому

    Does teach for America take Foreign teachers ?

  • @silentlyawake8471
    @silentlyawake8471 Рік тому

    Thank you for your videos; I appreciate you spending time to help others lot :)

  • @msmitchell7526
    @msmitchell7526 Рік тому

    Very informative and well said.

  • @iamjustathena
    @iamjustathena Рік тому

    Thank you for this!

  • @thebeatles9
    @thebeatles9 Рік тому

    bruh literally applying to t20s

  • @rigelmax7624
    @rigelmax7624 Рік тому

    Thank you for being real.

  • @magdamedina9943
    @magdamedina9943 Рік тому

    Thank you for telling me that teach for america is a graduate program I was part of americorps.

  • @drei000
    @drei000 Рік тому

    Happy New year 2023 do you have a Littmann Classic3 stethoscope?

  • @siearrawebb7048
    @siearrawebb7048 Рік тому

    So helpful. Please make more videos about this!

  • @Themrkevinsun
    @Themrkevinsun Рік тому

    great video! Thanks for sharing these must-reads

  • @richtigress1652
    @richtigress1652 Рік тому

    You are inspiring thank you for the guidance you post on your channel God bless you

  • @richtigress1652
    @richtigress1652 Рік тому

    Hello! How are you doing

  • @seanm.9942
    @seanm.9942 Рік тому

    thank you for telling me that it is a graduate program, I had no clue from what they initially told me via handshake