a work day in my life as a doctor (24hr shift) | Dr. Rachel Southard
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- Опубліковано 2 чер 2024
- A work day at the hospital on labor and delivery as a first year resident doctor! This was yet ANOTHER 24hr shift--yikes. This one was jam packed with deliveries and madness. Enjoy!
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I’m a med student and I can’t imagine how you make time to record/edit/post videos… Much respect, I appreciate your effort on giving us content, especially for us med students to really prepare mentally when the time comes (residency) Lol… I’m actually watching this on my “study break”… now I need to go back to studying 📚 😫
Doing my best! Thank you so much for the comment.
You got this!
@@RachelSouthard my name is Chris I love your video's so beautiful
This is just sad to see. The brain is seriously affected of that amount of sleep. You get clumsy, forget things, memory is bad etc. Why would this be allowed? It's madness.
24 hour shifts are not safe. Our medical system is broken. I don’t understand why this is not our number one priority to fix in this country. I have been dealing with my mom’s health care and it is hard and exhausting. Just getting medicine takes multiple calls etc. I appreciate you doing the work of becoming a doctor as well as documenting the good and pointing out the bad. Maybe we can all come together to fight for change in this area as it touches us all.
Some people are super stars. ❤
Praying for you! Thank you for choosing to be on the front lines, helping babies come into the world safely. ❤
-aspiring pediatrician
Awh, thank YOU!
I know you get shit for "crying all the time" (which is bullshit) but I can't thank you enough for continuing to be vulnerable with us. Plain and simple, you're a fucking badass. So to see you have moments of doubt, overwhelm, anxiety, and all the normal human emotions.. at least for me, makes me feel less alone. As a 44 year old full-time undergrad student (with a full-time job) I get overwhelmed, doubt my capabilities, and suffer from impostor syndrome at work AND school. You show us that you can have all these big emotions and still kick ass. I just have to continue showing up and trying my best.
Our life paths are completely different but I can't stress enough how inspiring I find you. Thank you.
THIS!!!
Addressing the elephant in the room - having to work 24 hrs is insane??!! I just wanted to say my life is totally different from yours but I like watching your videos to see what somebody else’s life is like. Everybody is raised to believe that being a doctor is one of the best jobs but actually seeing what it’s like is surprising and very interesting. Wishing you the best with everything
I feel for you, Rachel ❤ I agree that it's not a flex to be able to work a 24 hour shift, and it shouldn't have ever been normalized as part of medical school/residency training. If anything, health care workers should have more strict cut-offs for working more than 8-12 hours than any other profession. It's backwards. Stay strong, you got this, and keep on having your voice HERD 💪 ❤️
I agree the fact that surgeons and any doctors who have peoples lives in their hands are expected to work for 24 hours straight is ridiculous and scary.
I agree as well. Both my son and son-in-law are truck drivers,( hazmat certified) and can only be on the road so many hours and must get enough sleep without losing their license. You are delivering babies or worse dealing with the stress of a bad outcome in delivery with very little or no sleep, insane!
That is wild. I cannot even imagine staying up for 24 hours, let alone staying up that long and also delivering babies and trying to remember all the very complicated things you need to know.
I know it’s “how it’s always been done” but the 24 hr shifts are ridiculous. Learning rate decreases and mistakes increase. I just don’t understand it. It’s like hazing of some kind. Where do they require pilots to fly 24 hours straight when they start flying? Heck, no one would ever expect that. There are so many occupations where there is a max # of hrs that can legally be worked. I know you can make it through this but I just hope it doesn’t take a permanent physical and/or emotional toll on you. We have your back, Rafiki. ❤
Even being a social worker a 24 crisis shift is insane I cant imagine this! You go girl. Its the notes that killlllll hahaha
Social work is a tough job. Thank you for the amazing work you do.
Thank you for doing these videos… not only are you helping out those who are considering this path but also adding on to your schedule of having to edit these videos etc. You are awesome!!
I appreciate that!
Remember, this is where you wanted to be at 4 years ago. Many people work hard and dont achieve it but you did. Take it day by day and before you know it, you will be board certified.
You can always take a break from YT if you want Rachel ❤️
The thing is that I truly love doing this. So I don’t really want to break
@@RachelSouthardI agree it helps having something beside your job that is truly your passion or hobby Just do what feels right to you at that time and thank you for sharing your hard work it actually motivates me A LOT
@@RachelSouthard I think youtube is somehow your time of rest and therapy, and you feel a direct effect of making a difference. I would totally see why it's a viable option and how stoping it would make your life actually harder. Nonetheless, your efforts are surely paying off. Have a great week or month or year even
Hi Dr. Southard!! Sending prayers your way that you find the strength day in and day out to keep learning and making a difference! ❤
I adore your hard work and your willingness to endure
as a new grad nurse in the icu i love the first year residents because it feels like we are in the trenches together. you're crushing it!
I have so much respect for your work ethic, but also for your honest (self) reflection. You are becoming an amazing doctor.
Gotta say your bad-assery makes me want to go into OB/GYN. Just casually doing all the things: L&D, microscopy, rounds, all the admin, and still able to come back for seconds. You're an inspiration
Hello dear Rachel!!!
Thank you for making these beautiful videos despite your super busy schedule! Thank you for being so inspiring! Please rest and rejuvenate as much as possible in between your shifts.
I wish you all the best and great success! You are a wonderful doctor and I know every patient feels so honored to have a knowledgable and caring doctor like you! Sending you lots of hugs and good energy! 💖
Thank you! I really appreciate that
Yay another vlog. You’re doing amazing 💫
Sending prayers your way!!❤
Sending prayers 🙏 you got this ✨
Sending prayers your way. More strength🙏
You are AMAZING!!!
Sending prayers.
you’re great Rachel ! keep it up
You did it love!!! ❤
Sending good vibes and prayers your way! 🤍 Thank you for sharing the reality of residency
We love you! You got this.❤❤❤❤
You’re doing amazing Dr Southard!!! Just take it one day at a time!
You're amazing!
Thank you for keeping us updated despite your busy schedule.. I love watching your content❤️
I’m just so proud of you 🥺
Dr. Rachel...another bang up vlog!!! You got this in spades!!!
I feel soooo proud of you for pushing through and my heart was exploding when you said that was the most amazing delivery! ❤ Love u sm!
Words cannot express how proud and happy and SO SO SO inspired I am by you! I've watched your videos from the beginning and now you're here! You're delivering babies, and suturing perineums on your own! Ahhhh! 😻💪🏽
Sending prayers!! Thank you for the vid, loved it 🥰
Somehow still want to go into medicine, although definitely want these systemic issues to be fixed. So brutal to work like that
I'm starting med school in two weeks and i'm super nervous and excited!! Currently binge watching all of your med school videos to get some motivation. I'm actually super interested in the OB/GYN field so i'm learning so much from your experience! Hopefully i'll be doing the same thing in 4 years 🙏
You're amazing!!
Hi Rachel! I've just recently discovered your channel, and I just wanted to say thank you for doing what you do. Not just for your work itself, but for the fact that you upload content and share your experiences with us. I'm heading into Ph.D. next year, and a lot of things are just kind of intimidating to me right now. But seeing other people like you, working hard, makes me feel less alone 🥲Take care!
Thank you for making these videos. I'm an MS3 wanting to go into OBGYN and it's helpful to see what residency is really like. You're doing a great job. I can see how much you care about your patients in these videos.
Aww hugs Rachel ❤❤❤
Feeling so lucky to learn from you each week! Your videos are a constant reminder that women kick ass! 💃💗
You are amazing and so hard working Rachel! I love your content and how real you are. I know it can be hard to be vulnerable and speak your mind on such a public platform and I respect you so much and appreciate the honestly. I can tell you love what you do and it’s so frustrating when systemic issues test your love but you are always so passionate and dedicated 🥺 I am a first year medical student and aspiring ObGyn. I love watching your videos. I send you so much love and support ❤ please remember to take care of yourself and be kind to yourself! You work so hard and deserve time to treat yourself 😊
You truly inspire me. I have been trying to overcome severe health anxiety for such a long time and as an introvert. The fact that you can be ON and interact with people, coworkers, patients that need and depend on you, it gives me a goal to work towards. I struggle just to make it through a doctor’s appointment, and you’re are seriously crushing it, even if it doesn’t feel like it ❤
I have no idea how you do it; you’re amazing! I hope those mama’s and babies know how blessed they are to have you! Prayers for you!
Love you Rachel, you need a hug 🫂, such an inspiration never forget that 🫶🏽
You're doing great! You're a fantastic doctor, and you're right. The shifts are not right. We are all rooting for you and love that you share the good, bad, and ugly of your life with us. We support you❤
always in awe of any doctor, i could never do the job! greatful for all healthcare staff
literally these 24 hr shifts vlogs are the best..i enjoy it so muxh rachel!
Rachel hope you get(got) some much need rest after your crazy/busy shift. Keep speaking out on the unfair and dangerous work schedules 1st year residents go through. Like you said it is dangerous for you as a doctor and your patients. Hopefully this will change. But in the mean time prayers for you as you continue on your journey. Thanks for taking us along on the incredible path you have chosen
I have been watching you since your first day of med school vlog, and its so full circle to watch you living your life as an OB resident, so so proud of you!!
Awwww I wanted to give you a hug and a blanket half way through. The system is horrible. Thanks for shedding light. You handled it gracefully but you shouldn't have to. Love you And glad you're pushing through.
Just keep reminding yourself of how you felt when you first started medical school ❤️ You’re the doctors this healthcare system needs! ❤️❤️❤️
Ty for your content and advocating for a better system. It may seem as negative at first sight but to me it is such a great start of what needs to be implemented. You’re a rockstar doc !! 🥰 Also, love the OBGYN facts that I learn as a viewer.
I love watching your channel even though I'm not even a medical student (mathematics major). But I still find the medical field to be super fascinating and challenging as heck. Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication Dr. Southard. YOU GOT THIS QUEEN! Sending you prayers and good luck (even though you won’t need it). 🫶🏻😼
Math is difficult too. I have a relative who earned a bachelor of science in mathematics. He used to stay up all night studying then go to classes in the morning (with no sleep.) I studied history, thankfully. I had to make an effort, but it wasn't nearly as difficult as math.
Hope your drive isn’t bad. I fell asleep driving 30m back so many mornings. It really isn’t safe at a certain point.. for pts or providers. 5m mark made me smile so big. Your passion and curiosity for the work explodes off the screen. 😊
You look like a genuinely nice person, Rachel! May God always bless you and encourage you to walk your path in life ❤
You are a rock star Rachel….. I wanted to be an L&D nurse when I was younger….I love watching your videos!
You have already done the most difficult parts of this journey Rachel. Find your canter and keep it moving. In ~ 2.5 years, you can make your own schedule! 👌🏽
You are doing so good 🙏amazing job
I´m so sorry that the system works this way. It´s just not fair. We have a similar situation here and young doctors are trying to change that. I don´t know what my life is going to look like when I finish the school, but I also gonna be probably stuck at hospital for 5 years. Anyways, I´ve been watching your videos since we were both in the first grade, that means I´ve been watching you for the fifth year now. Your videos have helped me a lot because when I started the first grade of med school, my classmates were not very nice and it was a really competitive environment with everybody trying to look absolutely perfect and showing that to others. It helped when I could watch your videos and see someone dealing with stress, lot of work, not knowing every word form every textbook and just real. Then it got really better and I changed my class (not because of those reasons, but it was a perk) and met a lot of great people. Your videos have become a tradition for me, I guess I´ve seen all of them over that five years.
I will defiantly put your name down at my parishes prayer book. This was a good video. I could FEEL that adrenaline rush. Keep going Dr. Southard! If anything you're gonna be an amazing parents with it comes to those first few days of having a newborn, lol.
Stay strong ❤
Sending you lots of love from France, thank you for your work ❣️
We can make it and change this lame working system !
Godspeed sis
Thanks bby
Good morning Rachel happy Sunday morning and happy fall day vlogs and I enjoy your channel because you are amazing Supporter
In the Building watching from Baltimore MD 😎😎😎. Will remember you in my prayers ☺️
that was a very busy shift💜
I've watched a few of these as a doctor in my second year in the UK and it's still mind boggling to me that 24 hour+ shifts are a thing. The on call demand in the UK is generally quite intense with hospitals running at beyond max capacity most of the time so ours are capped at 13 hour shifts but even those can be so draining that further hours worked could/would be totally unsafe. I mean I sometimes get semi-delirious on my first night in a stretch of nights so I know there's a much higher chance of me providing suboptimal care in the last part of a 24 hour shift. Obviously there's a lot wrong with practicing medicine in the UK right now but I think relative to the US / some other countries, I'm thankful for our tight restrictions around working hours/shift pattern regulations. Fair play to you for looking so cognitively switched on (relatively 😅), good luck with residency!
The captions flash so fast! I like reading them 😂❤
I am continuously proud of you for the work you do in the L&D unit as well as the work it takes to document, with such intimacy and honesty, the lesser known struggles of your field.
Why is the 24hr shift a standard for the medical field? What is the reasoning behind it?
I did a little research on internship, and the US is not the only country that does it. But, like you say, intense sleep deprivation is counter productive to a safe work place. Are they keeping internship around just because they had to do it? Even the hazing at Annapolis and West Point has chilled over the years.
I am eager to watch the chaos ensue🙃
I’m an MS1 and you’re super inspiring, I honestly can’t imagine doing it. Also, love your 4Ocean bracelet
Hey Dr. southward! I love your videos. I’m a pharmacy student and wanted to see if you could ever discuss how what medications are used postpartum.
Time will fly and soon you’ll be a board certified🎉 I have a video suggestion; as a foreign medical student it would be cool (if possible) to do a Q&A video with an IMG resident in the US. As european medical student who wants to specialise in the US that kind of video would be informative and nice one to see 😊
Rachel, you definitely put in the work!!! No one can you do not put in the necessary and needed effort to help new mommas delivery their bebes! I do agree with you, not sure who thought it was "cool," to make someone working as stressful and hectic and crazy a job as being a resident work 24-hr shifts... Can we please split that into 12-hr shifts????????? This woman is working her butt off and half the time not able to complete all the little things she needs to, and starts to feel zombie-ish towards the end of her shift. This can also affect patient care (I know you seriously pay attention to what your're doing when your in the moment!), and can lead to dangerous scenarios for mom, baby, resident, etc. Come on people, change/rework the system!!!
I love watching you! I am actually 14 years old and i want to be doctor so bad. When i see how much you sacrifice for these people, babies and work I want to be like you in my future. I will pray for you. Stay helth. Kisses♥
I just can’t wrap my head around how working a 24 hour shift, especially in a such critical profession without adequate sleep is legal???
(Sorry for grammar, I’m learning English with your videos) be careful when driving after shift 🙏🏽 I loved your videos, xoxo from Brazil 🇧🇷 ❤
Never think about Q, don't jinx yourself! Awesome vlog!!❤ hang in there you are doing great!❤
I just got off my ob/gyn rotation for med school. I was tired but never got tired of it. We had one call day during the week and every other weekend. I would lose track of how many deliveries, too. It’s great fun. Do you know anything about switching to gyn only? That seems like the move after a while.
Hi Rachel.
I love you
I'm second year of MD in iran , I'm iraqy but student in iran it's really hard study abroad, I'm just really enjoy the way you working so , i wish one day I will be at the same level that you are , I wanna be a neurosurgeon it's hard but it could be happen if I work alot of
Hi Rachel.
I love you
I'm second year of MD in iran , I'm iraqy but student in iran it's really hard study abroad, I'm just really enjoy the way you working so , i wish one day I will be at the same level that you are , I wanna be a neurosurgeon it's hard but it could be happen if I work a lot
My job in the Marine Corps does 24 hours on, 48 hours off shifts. Our sleep schedules are in the toilet. On our days “off” they call us in for meeting, field days, trainings, missing gear, and any other stupid thing. Luckily most 24 hour shifts, we can sneak in about 3 hours of sleep.
It's crazy and the residents for the hospital used to do 36-hour shifts in the glorious 90s
The single-eye blinks get me every time 😂
Hahaha poooooor gal
Love your content. I’m in nursing school and already thinking about medical school butttt…. being as tired as you are is not normal. That’s like a pilot trying to fly a plane on no sleep. I can barely study with no sleep let alone deliver a baby safely lol.
Keep going!!
LOVE
Eat when you can and sleep when you can. 14 years in EMS throw a PowerBar in your doctor's coat. Also try liquid IV it helps rehydrate you extremely well.
Also a 20 minute nap will do wonders. Then get back up and chart.
Absolute lunacy. I would've been dead after the 13th hour. This is absolutely not safe whatsoever. No human should have to work these insane hours. Either way, you were amazing and did such a good job lasting throughout that shift.
Thats life. Some programs in my country do 48-72 H shifts
Im thinking about going into OBGYN but I don't think i have the mental strength for it.
I don’t think it’s a flex either. I think it is dangerous - opening up medical errors that may life threatening to patients because doctors are overly tired. I admire you so much and have been a long time follower. Just know you’re killing it ♥️
Right like they made regulations on the hours because a patient died one time due to residents being so tired. But then they capped it at 80 hours…. Like wtf does that do? That’s still double a normal work week!
Now I know why L&D MD notes are not as detailed as ICU MD notes. If you don’t have time to eat or rest how can you possibly have time for documentation. Thank you for giving me some OBGYN perspective.
Our hospital does not focus on OBGYN and we probably deliver in a day as a whole about the same number of newborns you did as an individual. Great work Dr. Southard.
amazing video doc, I cant wait to be a resident although it will be hectic I really want to be a doc :)
In my opinion, no doctor should be working a 24 hour shift at a hospital. There needs to be a law that states doctors cannot work more than 12 hours straight, like police officers. Even in the military, just standing duty for 24 hours was exhausting, and that was just sitting at a desk & walking around the barracks every hour or so to check on stuff. Can’t even imagine working 24 hours straight at a busy hospital. I just think hospital administrators could do a much better job of rotating people in and out throughout the workday, residents included. Just because the system has abused residents (and attendings)for decades doesn’t mean the practice needs to or should continue. 😡
Idk why, but your videos make me want to pursue this as a career. But, I am also at awe at how much time you spend working. I would not be able to handle it as well as you do. So, I hope I can later find something that I am passionate about or that I enter a residence program that doesn't overwork you. I really enjoy that you do surgery+medicine+also use microscopes. For some reason, I really love working under microscopes, but I do feel intimidated when its Histology. I should be in medical school next year hopefully, so I still have time to think through what to do as a doctor. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. I never thought I would enjoy L+D if it weren't for your insights, but again, I am not making a decision any time soon. Edit: But, girl how can you drive after all this? Don't you feel afraid that maybe one day your sleep while driving or maybe not pay attention due to sleepiness and crash yourself or into someone else? I will send you my prayers🙏
Hola how’re you.
When I had my first born 34 years ago in 89 I was watching a scary movie (I was a day past my due date) when I jumped and my water broke. I was calm and I slept pretty much the whole night. I got up at 5 am showered cause I was told to come in by 8 am the next day. By 9 am I was in the elevator walking no less and by 9:41 my Beautiful daughter was born. There was no doctor no nurses just my hubby and I in the room when I told him I needed to push. He panicked and said Nooooo and he looked down and saw that her head was already out. He ran out of the room screaming and some doctor that was walking the hallway delivered my Baby 😁. My regular OB said why didn’t you wait for me ??? Lol