First Day as a Doctor: Medical Resident Vlog (26-hour call shift in hospital!!)
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- This is my FIRST vlog about my FIRST day as a resident doctor! But it’s not a regular day to start… it’s a 26-hour call shift in the hospital!! See me before and after this crazy day.
Skip from before to "AFTER" at 3:50
Freshly graduated from medical school in Canada, I’m excited (but also a bit terrified) for this huge transition. In this vlog I chat about my expectations, fears, what it’s really like on call with glamorous scrubs and pagers dating back to the 90’s!
Let me know what you think by commenting and liking - subscribe to follow my experiences as a new resident doctor!
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Thanks for watching!!
~ Siobhan (ViolinMD )~
and there you are now "hi i'm Siobhan, a THIRD YEAR medical resident" ❤️
Claire yesssss
Donald J I-
Actually I’m from “hi I’m Siobhan, a fourth year medical resident.”
I hope I can say this one day :)
She’s now a fourth year medical resident 😊😊
And now your going into Rheumatology! You’ve come so far
Watching this now after just seeing your video where you receive your results for your final exam and you are officially a rheumatology specialist!! After 5 years of residency it's so exciting and how cool to look back at this!! Explaining what a pager is and how a call shift works seems so crazy now!!
Yesssss❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Just saw your latest video so now I’m here! I love your positivity! I am pre med and so many doctors i have talked to have told me not to do it, that I’ll regret it and i should find a different career path. 😢 seeing your videos has made me realize, it’s totally in perspective and you have to be doing it for the right reasons!
And here you are now 7 years later with 1 million subscribers!! Congratulations!
I am doctor too, and you right the real medicine in real life is so awesome! And I love to be a doctor too, I am in emergency department working, 26hrs too call-shift ! Keep going :)
Hi Martha - thanks for reaching out! you keep it up as well! ☺️
And now you are staff and a rheumatologist specialist!! Well done!!!
Thank you for letting us be a part of your journey through medicine since day one! Happy 2022!
I love the pager comments! Even drug dealers have upgraded from pagers! Excellent vlog!
haha thanks Baron!!
Hospitals, often multistory and concrete, as well as filled with motors and noisy electronics, make it difficult to set up communication systems that are reliable.As Violin points out elsewhere, pagers penetrate deep inside buildings where cell phones fail.
There are practical reasons for that. Pager systems got their channels decades earlier, so they have lower frequencies that penetrate better. They are also more powerful. One pager channel can cover thousands of users, so they can run much higher power, typically many hundreds of watts. A typical cell phone system needs to reuse spectrum every few miles, so it runs 30 watts or less. As a result, pagers are still necessary for must-get-through messaging when a cell phone might fail. Also, it doesn't take much of an emergency to swamp a cellular system since almost everyone today carries one. Paging is more robust and most people don't carry one.
Her pager seems to offer little or no text content. Some allow for a brief message much like phone messaging.
The real heroes of hospital communication are the telephone operators who must know where everyone is all the time.
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I can't go into it in detail here, but doctors and nurses should be skeptical of the moves afoot to bring more technology to bear. More tech is not necessarily good tech. The nasty term for it is metrics. It is the horrors of "Taylorism" (aka "scientific management") in long ago Ford factories brought to medicine.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientific_management
Here is what drives it: "Scientific management requires a high level of managerial control over employee work practices and entails a higher ratio of managerial workers to laborers than previous management methods. Such detail-oriented management may cause friction between workers and managers."
Hospital administrators are making decisions about these systems and doing so in ways that are intended let them monitor staff and demand more productivity irrespective of actual conditions. Yes, they think you're being lazy and lolly-gagging at every opportunity.
When I worked in a hospital, I got away with a heck of a lot that benefited my patients because administrators couldn't be peering over my shoulder. That era could be coming to an end-or at least will come to an end if doctors and nurses don't take action. Hospitals are likely to follow either of two paths.
1. Administrators will get to indulge their urge to prioritize and track every task, noting time to completion. If staff don't enter every piddly little thing they do, they are treated as if they didn't do it. And if they do enter those tasks, they waste time entering, prioritizing, and checking them off. I worked with kids with leukemia. How do you assign a priority to bring a glass of water to a dying child? Even to suggest that is to talk bosh. And finally, it would encourage cheating. Want to make sure you complete tasks quickly? Don't enter them until you are about to do them.
2. The alternative are systems that reduce wasted time and allow staff to work more efficiently. It'd be quite useful to have hospital-specific Siri-like apps that staff could use to set reminders. When we gave blood products to those kids with leukemia, I had to follow a specific protocol to check them for reactions. I could have saved time and reduced stress if I could have simply hit a lapel button and said, "Siri, start blood protocol for Jason in B-307, automatically triggering the appropriate reminders. The same is true of communication. Staff waste a lot of time getting in touch. Instant communications would be a big plus. Most of the time saved would be 30 seconds or less, but taken together that'd make a big difference.
There is not just tech. There is good tech and there is bad tech.
--Michael W. Perry, medical writer
Haha, her name is Siobhan
@@MsStina84 what about it?
2020 anyone?
No but 2021
2021
I’m here in 2021
I bet you come back to this video now and laugh at how nervous you were on your first day😂 ALSO your vlogging skills grew a lot too!
Liked your video! I've just woken up and It's my first day as foundation doctor in the UK (fresh out of med school!) and I'm on call as my first job! I'm terrified but also so excited of what's to come in my career. I'm making sure that I don't annoy any nurses when I'm working ha ha and like you said calling for my seniors when I have no idea what is going on. I'm so scared of my bleep/pager as well especially if someone is going into cardiac arrest! Wish me luck and I hope the best for your future as well doctor!
oh wow big transition!! haha yes definitely having the nurses and all their experience on your side is critical, especially in the middle of the night when you are new and don't know the patients well! Best of luck on your first day - let me know how it goes!!
I'm working 6 nights over Christmas this year and feeling pretty down about not being able to see family and all that. But after watching your videos I feel so much better !! You work longer hours and you're always so positive and happy. I need to just power through the next 6 nights!! Keep it up. You're very inspiring and a huge role model 💕💕
I am not a doctor, just a civil engineer in process lol, but it feels so refreshing to watch your videos. Keep your cute smile and thank you for your work Dr
As a doctor you will always be a student! Science is always changing n advancing as our knowledge does which is amazing! You worked really hard in med school n it’s not pretentious or anything you should feel ashamed of! Own it girl!!!! You are a DOCTOR n you did that! You’re a badass ❤️
Been watching your videos for so long! Decided to sit and binge watch them all from the start! My favourite UA-camr! Deserve so much more recognition! So inspiring! xxx
i hope can be a doctor one day!! happy for you dr violin!!!
Thank you Ariqah!
In regards to the pager: if it ain't broke, don't fix it...its an old system but it does work! Simple to use and you can use a computer to send a page, which is what we do at our hospital. :) cool video! Congrats on your first day!
Wow - congratulations! Loved the bit about the pager - although the fact that it was not entirely unfamiliar was a bit disconcerting. Can't believe those are still in use. Good luck!
Thanks Maureen, haha yes it is hard to believe!! i've heard some of the concerns about cellphones is they don't always have reception in all parts the hospital...
Just found your channel as you’re posting content as an attending! Starting from the beginning of your channel.
HELLO AND CONGRATULATIONS ON BECOMING A DOCTOR.IAM FROM THE UNITED STATES I ENJOY WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS ON YOU TUBE.YOU ARE SO FRIENDLY.THE WHOLE WORLD IS PROUD OF YOU.
I just came across your channel, but I've been a hospital volunteer for 8 years doing pretty much everything a volunteer does (I also have a pharmacy techician license and am BLS certified). The best parts of hospital life are 1. The staff is like a second family and 2. No two days are the same. Whenever appropriate, the staff has fun and it rubs off on the patient and visitors, which makes them feel better.
Yay!!! So exciting! Glad you have a great team! 😀
Thanks Courtney! Yes I am so so grateful for that!!
How do you manage a life outside the hospital? Is it possible to meet someone and develop a meaningful relationship?
So cool to find this video AFTER watching many of your other videos. We all start somewhere. I see your confidence now and it is admirable. I am going back to grad school to pursue a degree in Physical Therapy. And I'm nervous and excited and I want to freak out, but its important to enjoy the journey. Thanks for sharing your experiences!
Just watched your most recent video, seems like you still definitely feel the same excitement! That’s incredible
Time to watch from the beginning!
So cool hearing you say “I’m a 5th year resident”! Wish I had you as a DOCTOR! 😊🇨🇦❤️
I love the voice most when u say "okay"
You’ve changed so much. I’m so proud Siobhan! :)
Loving your personality. Really enjoy the topic of your videos. Looking forward to more
Thanks so much iKerewin!
I saw the nurse pet peeves video and now I’m gonna watch all of your videos from the beginning. Keep doing u girl💕💘💖💗💓💞💓💖💘
Yes i already saw a pager 📟 because im binge watching Greys Anatomy (hospital surgeons) love ittt
Finn?
Here in the Philippines EVERYONE had a pager back in the 90s when Smartphones didn't exist. I knew they were used primarily in hospitals by doctors, but we just used them during my college days to communicate with our friends and family. I love your videso, by the way! New subbie here!
Hey! Thats the first time Im watching one of your videos! You are so nice! :)
aw thanks maayan, you are so sweet! I'm glad you stopped by to say hi! 🤗
I love that I found your channel! Happily subscribed and will be watching your videos all day today!🤩 you are amazing!
Congrats on *800K!*
I love her freckles!!
Whenever you see one video but you want to watch from the beginning love your videos
I’m at Mac right now for life sci and I️ would love to one day get to work at the hospital! It’s really nice to see videos about it’s actually like to be a medical resident in Ontario!
I decided to watch all your videos because I want to be a neurologist and I wanted to start at the beginning of your channel. I’m a certified nurses assistant right now and I want to be a nurse for a while before I’m a doctor for neurology :)
Im about to re watch all your videos because i just did something to my back, no idea what, so i will be stuck in this chair all day!
You are beautifully humble 💕✨
Hello! Your videos are very informative, well shot, and concise. I would like to see, if you have time, a video describing good habits for study for a student at any point in the medical education journey for those pursuing a medical degree. I have only recently felt called to become a doctor, making me...pre-pre-med? While I’m letting the vision season into a goal, I’m looking to apply good habits where ever possible as soon as possible and I’d be interested to see your take on the subject. Thank you for all your videos!
😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨 5 years and now a rheumatologist specialist
You graduated the same year as me.
Here you are now you are officially a rheumatology specialist
I’m here 2020! Good for you!!
Hi Siobhan. Hello from Australia. I have just started watching your videos and live them. It was so awesome to see a pager. I used to work for a telco and my first job was actually answering the phone and typing in the message and sending it to someone's pager. Oh I also have Turner's syndrome. If you have anything you would like to know about that please let me know. Cassy
weow look at how far you've come ^-^ damn time flies by doesn't it lol
2020 anyone!!!
Love your videos! From a fellow Canadian! Near thunder bay Ontario. Very helpful, soon I will be going into medschool!
Going through your channel today! Amazing really 😊
I know this video is old but what made you want to become a doctor from being a violin player?
Hi I’m on my way into high school and my dream job is to be a surgeon doctor. I really love your channel because you share your experiences of being a doctor. I look forward to being a doctor myself. I can’t wait until I can finally treat patients and help out the community. I want to start my studies early, any recommendations or advices?
Forget Grey’s Anatomy, this is way more entertaining!
Love the videos
I love your videos! 💖
you seem very relaxed, how come?
I am about to start in 2 weeks and I am freaking out. I have the feelind that i'm not capable of anything:/
QUESTION???? Just found your channel. Not in the medical field at all but very intrigued with your life. Just curious how do you stay healthy when doctors tell us how important it is to sleep a minimum of 8 hrs everyday. I read about how important it is for your liver and adrenal glands and so forth. Just can’t imagine the long term effects. Hoping you get some good healthy down time between shifts.
Pretty late reply but from what I’ve seen in her videos she usually gets a couple hours of sleep in the hospital and then some proper rest when she heads back home so all in all it sounds like she gets at least a decent amount of sleep depending on how hectic things are.
2021 anyone? :)
Your channel is awesome!
Think that’s the first time I’ve ever heard your last name. I was like was like Dr. Shower?
NO!!! Say “I’m Dr .....” and donit with confidence! You worked your ass off for that title and you made it! If anything this early in your career at a new job, saying your title is impressive! It will ease the patient’s mind because they know you’re confident and your superiors will respect you.
I feel so old now. Both my parents and my older brother had one
Starting from the beginning it feels wrong watching but it also feels weird watching something from non covid days
How did you start vlogging? I would like to become a vlogging but need some tips on how to start.
Was it really difficult for you to match to a residency program? I’m looking to go to medical school, but I’m just not sure about if It is worth it, if the odds of being accepted into a residency program is so low.
Dear Siobhan!
You have to know that your man is the luckiest on the Earth. You are very kind, friendly, passionate, clever, attractive and every good stuff...😍 Can't find words for it. I really like you, adorable Siobhan (your name is also very pretty, i dont know what kind of name is it)
Kisses from Hungary. ☺️
How many years did it take you to become a doctor? I’m really curious to find out as I’m an RPN. The first time someone referred to me as a nurse I was like “what? me? no this feels strange yet awesome” haha. I do want to go for my bachelors at some point.
WHO Starts a residency with a 26 Hour Shift. Holyyyy moly.
I just started my residency and Im already scared
Pager? Those things are still used?
What? 3 pagers? Do you have them 24 hrs? Btw nice vlog.
How long was medical school after college?
Just started watching your videos! It would be cool if you and Dr. Mike collabbed!
Do you pick the colour of your scrubs and stethoscope? I've seen sites like MedElita who sell these med outfits in various colours
Scrub colors are usually designated for specific levels, so a med student gets one, differe t kinds of nurses get others, so kn and so forth. Usually pediatrics get to pick it out
Pagers is real old system. They were used commonly up to about 15 years ago or so. I hate to think what she thinks of someone who is 40 years old. They are more dependable then your stupid cell phone that depend on your quickly dead battery ect.
I feel attacked lol I was born in 1978 (I had the old original Beeper that was square and looked like a garage door opener back in 1993-94.) 😂🤣😂 /j 🫶🏼
So PS I’ve decided to start watching all your videos from the very beginning because 1.) Find the Canadian NHS interesting & 2.) You are so upbeat and happy and working in hospitals and some of the things you have to treat, & deal with and still be so happy and positive is astounding to me k I LOVE IT !!!
My dad bought my mom a pager back in the 90s lol I love your videos 💕
I just saw your most recent video and i'm hooked so now I am here watching from the beginning ☺️
Hi Lucero! wow thank you so much!!
Me too!!
Me too
Same!!!!!
That’s what I’m doing now too :)
2020 anyone?
Hi there!
I have the same problem when I introduce myself! I look, feel, and sound so awkward!
haha yes! The first week I said "hi I'm Dr. Deshauer" a lot more... I think I was trying to get used to the sound of it! But now I've started saying "hi I'm Siobhan, the resident doctor"... what have you been doing??
P.S. thrilled that you stopped by my channel, I really love watching yours 🙌
ily😍
Same
I follow you both!
And now your a fifth year medical resident, I’m so proud of you and your journey, well done Siobhan.
I am a Senior in high School and I want to be a doctor! I am so happy I found your channel!! Thank you so much for sharing 💗 I love your positivity!
Hi Faith! I'm also glad you found the channel - thanks for saying hi!
Faith Platisha omg where r u now ?? i’m a freshman in hs and i wanna be either an obstetrician or a neonatal nurse
What type of doctor is this beautiful doc
@@ViolinMD what type of doctor are you ma'aam
@@nimconoora6963 she is a rheumatologist
I heard somewhere hospitals still need to use pagers because if there is some sort of crazy disaster with cell signalling towers/networks going down then it is too risky for hospital staff not to be able to contact each other :) and they keep them so clunky for battery life purposes :D in case anybody else is wondering.. love your videos by the way :)
Hi Jessica! mmm good point... and you can also page doctors at home during a disaster (they work outside the hospital... sometimes I wish they didn't when I'm at home hahaha 😂)
But dont they need to use a phone to page them & then they'll have to use the phone to call whomever paged them back? So how would that factor into networks/phones not working properly if they use them to page/answer pages anyway 🤔
@@seamuffin I meant like the alternative to pagers on the go would just be mobile phones! Which would be far too risky in case of network issues.
Hi
No really, just continue saying 'Hi my name is Siobhan.' After that you can add, 'I'm your doctor.' Be real.
I’m sure you know you deserve to be call “Dr. Deshauer” by now but I thought Dr. Siobhan would’ve being a nice medium there? I don’t know 😊
Ah this made me feel old!!! I couldn’t wait to get a pager when I was in high School!!!
I'm gonna have to wait till 2031 till i become an anesthesiologist :(
hahah trust me the journey along the way is part of the experience!!
Anasthesiologist is the most important. More important than the surgeon.
@@RenuNohbar most people in their 20s will only be in their 30s by 2031. It's only 12 years lol I'm 22 and I'll only be 34
Emzo a surgery wouldn’t be able to happen without either. i don’t really think you can say one is more important.
CONGRATULATIONS ON BECOMING A RHEUMATOLOGIST SPECIALIST!!!!! So so proud of you!!!
It's great to look back at this and see that, 4 years later, she's still the exact same fun, bubbly, enthusiastic person.
You are so pretty and clear voiced
Thank you Yama!
2019 anyone??
Me
Nov 30, 2019
Nanya Business 2020 actually
Try 2020
Nope, 2020, coronavirus 👀
This video is so inspiring! Congratulations Doctor 💜 I hope I will experience this in the future ☺️
Thanks Hassna!
And now your a 4th year, wow, just wow, i remember watching this video when it first came out and you've come so far, im so happy for u.
Howdy! I’ve been on a ViolinMD kick all day! Seeing this really helps, as I’m a nervous junior in high school who would like to go into medicine in the future (pediatric oncology). Thanks for making this video, as it cleared up some future fears for residents and gave insight into how these first days go. Keep up the great content!
yaffa im a sophomore in University and im also super interested in Pediatric Oncology! im becoming a PA ! good luck ! 💙
Id love a video where you introduce yourself . Talk about your path to becoming a doctor and and your life as a doctor now (: .
One of my classmates was a concert pianist. I'm not sure he had ever even used a microscope and yet the senior professors on the admissions committee of a great medical school accepted him. He did just as well as everyone else and is having a successful career. One doesn't necessarily have to come to medicine through the sciences. I think it's more important to be VERY good at what you do.
You're so awesome! :) I can just feel ALL the emotions you are speaking of.
Thanks Bonux!!
I feel like even though pagers are very old "fashion" but still every affective ?? My dad is a chemical engineer and work as a quality control "chief" in a salt company and he still uses one of those sometimes
Oh interesting! Yes I agree they are definitely reliable - you receive pages in the parts of the hospital where you don't get any cell reception, and they are almost indestructible (no big screen to crack like an iPhone!)