How To Be Healthy As A Pre-Med or Medical Student

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  • @Ldanielle089
    @Ldanielle089 10 років тому +34

    Andrea, you have no idea how helpful your videos are to me. I am basically studying and working all the time. I was just about to give up studying tonight to watch youtube videos (and probably regret later.) then I saw your video popped up, I am so glad I watched your video first because now i feel motivated again(so i am gonna go back and study some chemistry, yay). Your video motivates me every.single. time. I just want to say thank you for taking the time to make those awesome videos.
    One quick question, since you always seem to have super busy schedule, do you ever feel not motivated? What do you do when that happens?
    Danielle

  • @AM-vi7cs
    @AM-vi7cs 9 років тому +30

    I just watched about 5 of you're videos and I love how positive you are. Thank you so much for all of the advice. :D

  • @TheEthanAu
    @TheEthanAu 10 років тому +12

    No matter how busy I am, I always try to make time for exercise! At least it gives me an excuse to eat a little bit more of what I want!

  • @magdalajoachim1444
    @magdalajoachim1444 10 років тому +1

    I feel inspired when watching your video. I was in a real slump these past few days, and I came across your videos and felt motivated and inspired. Thank you !

  • @katdrinkard3271
    @katdrinkard3271 7 років тому +1

    I love the idea of reading or going over notes while on the treadmill/elliptical! I'll definitely have to try it the next time I work out.

  • @aDashofMonique
    @aDashofMonique 9 років тому +3

    Routine is so important when incorporating a healthy diet and exercise in a busy schedule. Thanks for your personal advice! :)

  • @DukeCityTimesPubCo
    @DukeCityTimesPubCo 10 років тому +1

    My routine for staying healthy is bike riding,pushups,squats,crunches,and meditation,along with praying and studying,i also eat very well no sugar,vegetables,fruit,juices,rice,beans,bread,chips, i would like to incorporate swimming into my routine along with walking along the rivers treeline,i starting to take pictures of my local ecology just to be better in tune with nature,i dont drive,im also growing an indoor garden,thank you for the videos,they are very helpful,excellent example of health!

  • @romini4eva
    @romini4eva 10 років тому +1

    You inspire me so much. I am so glad that I found your blog because I am about to start my first year of undergrad in the fall and you answer so many of the questions I have about college and med school.

  • @eve_love22
    @eve_love22 10 років тому +3

    you're amazing! Thank you for uploading so many videos with what worked for you, they're so helpful and I have implemented some of them into my own routine :)

  • @lilmedical6119
    @lilmedical6119 9 років тому +3

    Thanks for this video! Extremely important and relevant at all times - medical school is such an unhealthy environment, it's crazy if you think about it. Talk about wine and water...
    It's really something I want to talk about. I might do a blog post about it... I feel like there's still too much emphasis on the "work hard, shut up and DO it" in med school. We gotta take care of ourselves, too, you know?

  • @TheLastPrefect
    @TheLastPrefect 10 років тому +3

    I'm a pre-med right now, and I just wanted to say I love your videos! they're really helpful! :)

    • @AndreaTooleyMD
      @AndreaTooleyMD  10 років тому

      Thank you!!

    • @Martin-uj4mi
      @Martin-uj4mi 9 років тому

      TheLastPrefect Hey! Med student here from Europe. What is pre-med? (does it start in high school?) =] just curious.

    • @japaneseempress
      @japaneseempress 9 років тому

      Martin Bedan Pre-med can start in high school if we are talking about volunteering. Generally, we call people pre-med in college.

    • @Martin-uj4mi
      @Martin-uj4mi 9 років тому

      Carrie A Jarrett So I've asked people and they tell me college is almost the same as university. I assume you cant study medicine in college?

    • @Martin-uj4mi
      @Martin-uj4mi 9 років тому

      Grant S You're so nice. I don't mind that you're not Carrie. Thank you for a most definitely sufficient and precise answer. (:

  • @therealblashae
    @therealblashae 10 років тому +1

    I'm So Happy I Found Your Videos They Really Cleared Up Some Confusing Things I Had Even Tho I'm Only In High School Thanks So Much

  • @taalpgh
    @taalpgh 10 років тому +1

    i am so proud of you! i've ben following you for a while now, and you've inspired me so very much. thank you!

  • @ryanfrome8503
    @ryanfrome8503 7 років тому

    Doing the beach body workouts have really helped me while in med school. I get a better workout doing those then going to the gym and it saves time from driving to the gym. Thanks for the video!

  • @Cheryltheresa
    @Cheryltheresa 10 років тому +1

    Just found your channel and I am so inspired by you. Thanks Andrea for sharing all these info. I am currently in my 5th year of Med school in Europe. :)

  • @FashionAplenty
    @FashionAplenty 10 років тому

    Especially like your last tip! Those frequent 10 minute runs do count at the end of the day! Love your necklace :)

  • @mysweetredbean
    @mysweetredbean 10 років тому +9

    Please tell me where your necklace is from its so gorgeous!

  • @daoskillz
    @daoskillz 10 років тому +3

    Your actually awesome, thanks for spending ur time on this :)

  • @Sazzay96
    @Sazzay96 10 років тому

    Your so inspiring. I wish to be as bubbly as you as a doctor. Im 18 and live in Australia studying my last year of school. In Australia we can go into medicine straight out of school which I hope to achieve!
    It might seem crazy but I go for a run every night on the treadmill for 40 minutes at around 8-9 o'clock. As I said it sounds insane to be running at 10pm sometimes, but its incredible. It relieves so much stress that builds up every night after school and allows me to feel refreshed before I go to bed. xoxo

  • @MrNamenamenamename
    @MrNamenamenamename 9 років тому +5

    I love this, I love you, I love this video, you are AWESOME

  • @aneeqaaslam9021
    @aneeqaaslam9021 5 років тому

    Thank you for this video. Your idea of balanced life resonates so much with me. Loved itt. To cook your own food? Totally my thing. Definitely helpsss

  • @funnyjustineee
    @funnyjustineee 10 років тому

    I just found your videos and I love them! You are so insightful and give really great tips! Can't wait for more! :)

  • @ladycavie94
    @ladycavie94 10 років тому

    Oh Andrea you have NO IDEA how much I love seeing your smiling face in my inbox!! Hope everything's going well so happy for you!! And LOVED the topic! Currently in a study rut with the MCAT ): Maybe adding workouts will hwlp

    • @AndreaTooleyMD
      @AndreaTooleyMD  10 років тому

      Thank you so much!!! Studying for the MCAT is the worst!!!! I'm so sorry. Try to reward yourself with something every day- I got really into pilates when I was studying for the MCAT. And I ate a lot of oreos ;-)

  • @raniaezzair2781
    @raniaezzair2781 9 років тому +2

    Wow, you're doing your residency at Mayo Clinic ! Doing my residency at Mayo Clinic has been my dream since I was in the 7th grade. (I am currently in the 9th grade) I was wondering if you could please make a video regarding your SAT scores from high school. Also, what are planning on specializing in? I plan on becoming a Cardio thoracic surgeon.
    With Love,
    - Rania

  • @Gt500rh
    @Gt500rh 7 років тому

    love your videos please make more you really have motivated me to actively learn and to work harder towards my goals, Thank you.

  • @naviibbyy07
    @naviibbyy07 10 років тому +1

    I love your videos! I got too excited when I saw you uploaded lol

  • @vBlurrz
    @vBlurrz 10 років тому +13

    When life gives you brownies, eat brownies.

  • @liyah209
    @liyah209 10 років тому

    Hey! I just wanted to say that wow you are truly an inspiration! I love your study habits and things that you do to study like using the whiteboard and you are fantastic. I am in medical school right and I'm hoping to go into emergemcy medicine and I over yoir channel and your blog..good luck on your rotations!

    • @AndreaTooleyMD
      @AndreaTooleyMD  10 років тому

      Thank you so much!! Good luck with emergency medicine!

  • @laurenneely2821
    @laurenneely2821 4 роки тому

    You’re so encouraging!

  • @allenchan6855
    @allenchan6855 10 років тому

    lol I'm watching this video as I'm eating a bag of chips taking a break from studying immunology.
    Your really cool! I just stumbled onto your site while looking for videos on splenocytes lol I'm studying to get my medical laboratory certification!

  • @jazz797
    @jazz797 10 років тому

    whoopp rochester! I'm in buffalo, just graduated from UB. good luck girl!

    • @AndreaTooleyMD
      @AndreaTooleyMD  10 років тому

      I'm in Rochester Minnesota :-) Rochester NY is beautiful though!

  • @dbg0617
    @dbg0617 9 років тому +1

    Hi Andrea, thanks for this video! I was just wondering about your first-year medical school schedule. You described studying for anatomy while working out and during dinner, and then showering and going to bed. When did you make time to study for your other classes?

  • @brittneyrandolph7614
    @brittneyrandolph7614 10 років тому +2

    Your videos as so great and very helpful! I am applying to medical school and I am curious if you could share your process of choosing school to apply to? Is there a certain website database you used? How many did you apply to? How did you decide on which ones you wanted to apply to? Your advice would be super helpful because I am not sure where to start! thanks

    • @AndreaTooleyMD
      @AndreaTooleyMD  10 років тому

      Hi! Thanks so much for your comment! This isn't going to be a very helpful answer- I knew I wanted to stay in state for medical school so I only applied to Indiana University. I applied early decision which means you can only apply to one school. I knew I didn't want to pay out of state tuition unless I got into Harvard or something, and I thought my chances at that were low, and I was pretty sure I would be accepted early decision, so I just went that route. Sorry that's not sure helpful!

  • @MillennialInMedicine
    @MillennialInMedicine 10 років тому

    Thanks for the idea of using notes while on the treadmill or bike. I wanted to try that so on the way out with my notes to go to the gym, I dropped my phone, cracking the screen. Just thinking, had I not have watched your video, my phone would have been fine. Oh well. At least I got in a good workout.

  • @nola603
    @nola603 9 років тому

    Thanks for making all your videos! I will be a junior in high school this upcoming fall and I was wondering if you had any advice on how I can prepare for Pre-Med and medical school now? Also I want to be a pediatric surgeon. :)

  • @VanessaOliveira-nd7yh
    @VanessaOliveira-nd7yh 10 років тому

    Yay new video! Do you record the lectures and then watch them again?

    • @AndreaTooleyMD
      @AndreaTooleyMD  10 років тому +3

      At IU all the lectures are streamed online and you can access them whenever you want. Lectures from the previous year are also available, so sometimes I would watch the lecture from the last year the day before the same lecture, so I could take notes and then just listen the next day (does that make sense?). For anatomy, I watched some lectures over and over. But, I didn't do that for most classes.

    • @VanessaOliveira-nd7yh
      @VanessaOliveira-nd7yh 10 років тому

      adoctorinthehouse Yeah it makes sense!

  • @mattnickizzyconti961
    @mattnickizzyconti961 10 років тому +1

    Hey can you please post your blog link,. BTW thank you for sharing you life with us so that we can improve ours.

    • @AndreaTooleyMD
      @AndreaTooleyMD  10 років тому

      Hi! My blog is a-doctor-in-the-house.com Thanks!

  • @SLPtoMD
    @SLPtoMD 10 років тому

    For me it's the cooking part that's the hardest, I just don't get the satisfaction from eating something that I've made..is that dumb? lol So I've really gotta buckle down and start pushing myself to cook because I eat way too many pre-cooked/packaged meals just because I can't bother spending the time to cook.
    I hope you're still loving it at Mayo!!!

  • @lukmanhussein8147
    @lukmanhussein8147 10 років тому

    Wow. I live in Minnesota too! I am planning to become an orthopedic trauma surgeon. Hopefully go to mayo medical school and do residency in Mayo as An orthopedic surgeon resident and do a fellow ship there for a critical care. Since they are a Level 1 trauma center. Am a high school student! What advice would you give? & can you still get to Medical school if you were not that great in Highschool? Thank you very much!

  • @jelly961000
    @jelly961000 10 років тому

    You're a very dedicated medical students. 👍

  • @Lily-qi8vi
    @Lily-qi8vi 10 років тому +1

    Hi! I'm 13 and I want more than anything else to be a doctor. I understand that because I'm in England it is slightly different but does anyone have any tips on what I could do in the upcoming years whether it be volunteer ideas or what medical school is like? It sounds crazy but I practice suturing on bananas and watch surgeries online and read biology/ chemistry books non stop! Any ideas at all would be helpful because all other videos an vlogs/blogs don't really have anything clear on them! I don't even know how many years go into it and what they do in those years?

  • @jennflprofileupdated8931
    @jennflprofileupdated8931 6 років тому

    Can you make more of these??!! Hugs

  • @Skinny_Pete
    @Skinny_Pete 10 років тому

    Hey! I just thought I'd share that I absolutely LOVE your videos!! They're always so inspirational and well organized. This is such a huge coincidence but I'm actually studying premed in MINNEAPOLIS! How's Mayo going? Do you have any recommendations for extracurricular activities? I've done a lot of shadowing in hospitals and am a member of the Red Cross. Do you have any other activities in mind?

    • @AndreaTooleyMD
      @AndreaTooleyMD  10 років тому

      Hey Peter! Thanks so much for your comment! Mayo is fantastic! The entire institution is incredible and inspires me daily :-) I think any extracurricular is good- the only thing that matters is if you enjoy it! As long as you are passionate about it, it will be a good experience! Red Cross sounds pretty great. Any leadership or working in the community will be a good. Once you get to medical school, you will have lots of difference options as well!

  • @alis4781
    @alis4781 9 років тому +2

    can you please tell me where that necklace is from??

    • @AndreaTooleyMD
      @AndreaTooleyMD  9 років тому +9

      Ali S It's from Tiffany's! My husband got it for me :-)

  • @coffeebeans89
    @coffeebeans89 10 років тому +1

    for a night shift where you start at 7pm. how does that affect your sleep schedule adn when do you sleep and get up before your shift? just curious and as always loved this new vid:)

    • @AndreaTooleyMD
      @AndreaTooleyMD  10 років тому +3

      We only do one night shift per week, so I try to take a nap before going in, and then sleep a few hours the next day, but still go to bed at a normal time the next day so I'm back on track. In medical school I did an entire week of nights, so I totally switched my schedule. But, for just one day I try not to let it interfere with my normal schedule :-)

    • @coffeebeans89
      @coffeebeans89 10 років тому

      oh i see! Thanks for sharing :)
      I'm not in medical school and not even planning on going either, but I'm a business major and I just love watching your vids! especially all your fitness/health/study tips ones! (so essentially all your videos haha)

  • @dr.mohammedadel6235
    @dr.mohammedadel6235 10 років тому

    Hello Adrea i have to ask you about USMLE preparation step 1 i am going to be Third year medical student what should i have to start with in my preparation without any negative effect in the rest of the two final years and my medical school Teach medicine in just 5 years opposite to that medical schools in the U.S which is Teach medicine in more than 5 years ad thank you for your videos it's really appreciated .

  • @germandrummer13
    @germandrummer13 10 років тому

    very inspiring.

  • @STEPomaQbank
    @STEPomaQbank 7 років тому

    how many hours of sleep do you get a night? any tips for winding down before bed? Thanks

  • @inderpreetsingh4417
    @inderpreetsingh4417 8 років тому

    you are so awesome!

  • @iieeKatey
    @iieeKatey 10 років тому

    thank you thank you! this was helpful! :D

  • @brownieforlyfe
    @brownieforlyfe 10 років тому

    Just a question... where did you attend undergrad and med school?? Does it really matter where one goes to for undergrad to get into a good med school?

    • @AndreaTooleyMD
      @AndreaTooleyMD  10 років тому +1

      I went to Butler University for undergrad. I don't think it matters too much as long as it's a 4 year degree and you do well in your classes and on the MCAT :-)

  • @Xxsweetxangel89xX
    @Xxsweetxangel89xX 10 років тому

    Thank you :)
    which residency are u in ?
    you said neurology, does it mean internal medicine ?

    • @germandrummer13
      @germandrummer13 10 років тому

      I'm pretty sure she's in ophthalmology.

    • @HollyWoodStar2000
      @HollyWoodStar2000 10 років тому

      She's in ophthalmology

    • @Xxsweetxangel89xX
      @Xxsweetxangel89xX 10 років тому

      oh cool ! .. very interesting field

    • @AndreaTooleyMD
      @AndreaTooleyMD  10 років тому

      Xxsweetxangel89xX Yep! Ophthalmology. But, we do one year of internal medicine first.

  • @funnyjustineee
    @funnyjustineee 10 років тому

    Also I just thought of this question.... do you remember stuff you learned from anatomy and physiology in undergrad now? or is it more just the stuff you learn in med school that is relevant to your practice now?

    • @AndreaTooleyMD
      @AndreaTooleyMD  10 років тому +1

      I didn't take anatomy or physiology in undergrad. But, I remember some things from my undergrad classes. Certainly not everything. And definitely NOTHING from organic chemistry lol!

  • @Avb4545
    @Avb4545 10 років тому

    U rly helped me ! Thanks 💖

  • @Divyapriya93
    @Divyapriya93 10 років тому

    what were you pre med stats? Like mcat and gpa? I'm taking the MCAT soon and I'm so anxious!!!!

    • @AndreaTooleyMD
      @AndreaTooleyMD  10 років тому +3

      My MCAT was in the 90th percentile and my GPA was a 3.8 :-)

  • @corasisson3603
    @corasisson3603 10 років тому

    Great video! How old are you?

  • @BlackCatTwinkle
    @BlackCatTwinkle 10 років тому

    Is your husband a doctor too? How do you get your job schedules to work out?

    • @AndreaTooleyMD
      @AndreaTooleyMD  10 років тому

      My husband is a Physicians Assistant and works a pretty normal 8-5 schedule, so it works out!

  • @calvinhanchey7560
    @calvinhanchey7560 5 місяців тому

    Does Anyone on this post know how to Contact Andrea? ? She's in Yemen and said it was very Violent over there and Feared for her life ? . We're friends and she has been my Pen Pal since being over There. I LOST CONTACT with her 4 Days Ago. Very Worried About Her ? . Anyone know anything about her please send me a message.

  • @kenyaprofit
    @kenyaprofit 10 років тому

    What's the name of your blog?

  • @ElenasSecrets
    @ElenasSecrets 10 років тому

    I was wondering how much time long did you study for the mcat?

    • @AndreaTooleyMD
      @AndreaTooleyMD  10 років тому

      I studied for 2 months- June and July after my sophomore year of college, and I took it at the beginning of August. I didn't study all day everyday, but I did study for 5+ hours most days.

    • @ElenasSecrets
      @ElenasSecrets 10 років тому

      oh that's not bad. thank you! :)

  • @stacyvolkov3293
    @stacyvolkov3293 10 років тому +1

    What college did you go to?

    • @germandrummer13
      @germandrummer13 10 років тому

      She went to Butler University for undergrad. I don't know where she went to medical school.

    • @AndreaTooleyMD
      @AndreaTooleyMD  10 років тому

      I went to Indiana University for medical school. And like germandrummer13 said, I went to Butler for undergrad (go bulldogs!!)

  • @RhiannonSmith9
    @RhiannonSmith9 9 років тому +2

    wow, you'd think they'd serve something a little more healthy than fried chicken and mac and cheese at a hospital where people are supposed to get well! packing lunch definitely seems like the right option. :)

  • @sarasmith683
    @sarasmith683 10 років тому

    How many hours did you sleep during med school? I hear people sleeping 3 hours. I don't think I can function in so little sleep.

    • @AndreaTooleyMD
      @AndreaTooleyMD  10 років тому +6

      I almost always sleep 7-8 hours a night. There were many nights before exams that I would only get 4 or 5 hours, but usually no less than that! And never for multiple days in a row!

    • @nickboldan7833
      @nickboldan7833 10 років тому

      adoctorinthehouse Do you find that most people could have sleep habits like you, or are you the exception? Because from what I've heard, med school is hell and you don't even see your family or have time for hobbies. If you could please explain that, because it is one of the reasons I am avoiding becoming a physician. Thanks!

    • @kapbab751
      @kapbab751 10 років тому +1

      Nick Boldan I am a medical student, going in to third year. At my school, she would not be an exception. The vast majority of students will get enough sleep (6-8hrs per night). There were the outliers who would pull all nighters and the like, but they are few and far between and I would highly recommend against practices like that.
      If you use your time effectively during the day, you should not have any issues getting enough sleep, or even *mildly* pursuing a hobby or watching a show. There will be phases where you must sacrifice those things for academics, but more often than not you will have time for 'short and sweet' visits with family friends or other interests.

    • @tyzer32
      @tyzer32 10 років тому +1

      time management will determine how much you sleep. Get work done one time and you have more time to sleep. In reply to Beepimajeep, less sleep=Bad memory

    • @jcbbb
      @jcbbb 10 років тому

      Ever hear of amphetamines? Just kiddddding.....

  • @OverTheTopTech
    @OverTheTopTech 9 років тому

    Sorry if this is tmi but what were your grades like in highschool? GPA?

    • @AndreaTooleyMD
      @AndreaTooleyMD  9 років тому +3

      OverTheTopTech I had a 4.0 in high school, but not in college :-)

    • @ClairesBeauty01
      @ClairesBeauty01 9 років тому

      Andrea Tooley OverTheTopTech i thought i would keep my 4.0 in college as i did in high school. Lets just say when organic chemistry and physics rolled around that GPA went down real fast. I got B's but man i remember being so upset. don't worry to much about the 4.0 you will probably never see it again soph year and beyond.

    • @raniaezzair2781
      @raniaezzair2781 9 років тому

      +Andrea Tooley I'm in the 9th grade and my GPA is currently 4.3

  • @elliottkanner7214
    @elliottkanner7214 10 років тому

    You may have to be careful about doing weights once you start ophthalmology microsurgery...

  • @TlhomphoDitedu
    @TlhomphoDitedu 10 років тому

    OMG,,did you say 7pm to 11 am?! ..that's 16 hrs

    • @AndreaTooleyMD
      @AndreaTooleyMD  10 років тому +2

      Yep! Only 16 hours over night though. I haven't had any day shifts longer than 14 hours so far. But, next year we do 24+4 hour shifts! Tlhompho Ditedu

  • @Jeetard2
    @Jeetard2 10 років тому

    cluster headaches.

  • @sandrakoami9374
    @sandrakoami9374 10 років тому

    Hi Andria i sent you and email but have not got a reply from you.I would love to hear from you thanks.

    • @misscrystalz16
      @misscrystalz16 10 років тому

      Hey, do u study in the US? I wanted to ask bc im moving there next year and im trying to understand the education process thoroughly. Can I pls ask you a few questions?

    • @AndreaTooleyMD
      @AndreaTooleyMD  10 років тому

      Hi Sandra! Sorry- I am so behind on emails!! I will try to get to it today!

  • @1MissLovely1
    @1MissLovely1 10 років тому

    This makes me fear college... :( :(
    I'm only in high school, and I already study all day long

    • @1MissLovely1
      @1MissLovely1 10 років тому +1

      PureOptimus Thank you for this! :)
      But still... college !!

  • @mohammedalzahrani6376
    @mohammedalzahrani6376 9 років тому

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