reality of being a doctor | Dr. Rachel Southard
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Disclaimer: The individuals portrayed or mentioned in this video are not real patients but rather fictional representations created for illustrative purposes. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. The content presented is intended for educational or entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice or diagnosis. Viewer discretion is advised.
If it eases your mind at all, I am not a medical student, nor a doctor, nor closely related to anyone in medicine. I watch your videos for YOU! You’re creating content that is authentically you and that is beautiful. Never feel like you owe anything to anyone🫶 Keep your head up💕
Thank you
I too have no huge connections to the medical field. Friends in nursing, but no close ties. Rachel, you are so easy to watch and are very real. This all come from a 63 yr old woman. You are FANTASTIC!
same here! found her in high school when i was thinking of going into medicine but decided it ultimately wasn’t for me, but i never stopped checking up on rachel and her content! she’s so genuine and a joy to watch
@@kathrynmaguireewhat are you doing instead?
@@blandwhispers currently in school
to get an english literature degree and i’m planning to add a marketing minor in the near future!
As an ER nurse, I feel sorry for the residents. Thank GOD that you angels go through with the schooling and residency to become doctors. Bc so many people would never survive it. I just wish the conditions weren’t so brutal for yall.
As a nurse, it is nice seeing your videos to get insight on thoughts and schedule with residency. Please don’t think these vlogs are boring b.c I enjoy them. Also, closing clips of Patrick’s piano playing are wonderful
Hey Rachel!
I’m an Intensivist who just completed fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care medicine and Infectious disease. I felt compelled to share some wisdom that I’m sure you’ve heard time and time again, but it never hurts to hear it one more time.
You are going through what is undoubtedly going to be the busiest and most stressful time of your life and career in medicine. You will spend countless hours stressing about patient care, worrying about studying and passing your boards, all while still trying to maintain a personal life. Always remember..IT WILL END. Time never stops and no matter how bad the day or night, just keep pushing through as the day will inevitably come to a close and you will pass off the pager and go home to rest and recoup. Use this time to find your flow and set up a system that works for you throughout residency - one that encompasses things like physical and mental health, family/friends, and hobbies. Give yourself a set amount of time off each week that is dedicated to nothing but yourself and nothing related to residency or medicine. Protect that time and don’t give it up for anything. You will make it through this part of your training and it is going to make you an amazing physician in the end. Don’t forget to get your daily rest. Sleep is the most important thing for you during your residency. Don’t compromise that window for sleep. I wish I could help you when you are feeling down and sad, but all I can do is reassure you that you will make it and to never stop moving forward. Take care of your mental health and talk to someone if you feel like you need help. Feel free to reach out to me if there is anything I can offer you in terms of advice. I wish you the best and I’ll be following along!
I am a medical student and shadowed for two nights a few weeks ago and all I thought about while I was gathering my stuff was : “Rachel does this for a month, so move it. ” Your vlogs matter so much more than what you think, I hope you will remember that if you ever feel like they are not worthy. Thank you so much for your content ❤
I just got back from my 24-hour shift. I feel your pain girl. To be honest I like these kinds of videos. I mean, when you’re not feeling okay (not because I want you to be unhappy, of course I want you to always be happy), but because it makes me feel like I’m not alone. Being in residency sometimes sucks.
whats the idea around the covid jab being an actual clot shot with the future drs.? any of your colleges say stuff like this behind closed doors? its all coming out that everyone is having issues now. or maybe the news is just started to admit it.
Hoping things settle down for all doctors. Very sorry about it. Better news, my older brother matched into Radiology residency! Big congrats to all you superheroes
Ahhh! Congratulations to him!
You're going through a pretty difficult time and it's awful not to be able to spend lots of time with friends, family and so on.
But you're amazing and you're sacrificing yourself to bring comfort and help to others. Life can only reward you a thousand times over later.
It’s going to be okay
I appreciate you continuing to vlog. I am 38 years old and currently in the middle of a major life change. I have a 20 year career in IT, but I decided to pursue a new career in mental health counseling because I'm sick of a career that doesn't align with my values. I am back in school now and it gets difficult to manage school with working full time, being a husband and father, and taking care of myself. Watching your vlogs each week is like a little pep talk, even when you had a hard week like this one. Getting where we want to be ain't always sunshine and rainbows, so I appreciate vlogs like this week's.
I haven’t tuned in for a while because of university classes and how much of a toll it was taking on me, but I’m glad to be back and watching you. Just your realness and relatability is so comforting to watch. I, personally, don’t need the fancy vlogs because you’re enough.
There is getting to be a lot of medical/residency influencers. What makes your content so special is how honest and raw your videos are. Regardless of whether or not you're getting in-hospital content, from someone who is starting a surgical residency in less than two weeks, I find your videos very refreshing and I look forward to each one. Keep them coming!
I admire your vulnerability and realness regarding your mental health. Things will get better
Oh Rachel I have so much to say, firstly please don't worry about the quality of your vlogs, they are so so valuable. I honestly count down the days every week till your next vlog comes out!! I learn so much and really enjoy them. But my heart also breaks for you seeing how exhausted you are, I'm so sorry you have to go through this. It's amazing seeing your growth though, especially surgically! and that you can talk to patients in Spanish!! So incredible. You helped me get into medical school in Australia, and I'm so keen to do OBGYN, these vlogs really motivate me but also highlight the brutal reality of residency very well. I appreciate you so much Rachel, sends you lots of love❤
Question: did the residents you worked with when you were a student show you their struggle? Did you have a sense of what they were going through at all?
This is not an unkind message , it’s a valid question . I’d like to know too, not to say she should have known what she’s getting into but maybe how she mentally prepared for it etc
What are you implying? Even if someone told her, I think no one can prepare you until you experience this amount of hard work and sleep deprivation yourself.
@@Bluewhale116I’m not implying anything. I wonder if the residents she worked with hid what they were going through or if she saw it at all. She was so excited as a medical student. She loved doing rotations and nights at the time and couldn’t wait to start residency so I’m genuinely curious if the dark side of residency just wasn’t shown to her at that time.
Until you actually go through it nothing can truly represent what it is like. This July will be 38 years since starting a family practice residency. The amount of stress and anxiety that comes with responsibility for patient lives is difficult to explain. Add to that being on call every 3rd night added a level of exhaustion unimaginable. A surgical specialty like OBGYNE magnifies all that much more. Unfortunately, that is how we train our physicians
Vlog or no vlog we appreciate you :) and you vlogging what you can is so much more realistic and raw than what is usually done, which is so important for people to see. Don't worry about the vlogs, do what you gotta do to be happy and healthy
I work evening shift in the lab. Im a medical laboratory scientist. Also known as medical technologist or med tech. Its hard for us too. I have the utmost respect for all laborers and workers. We build and nurture society and communities. I like to watch everyone talk about their work- teachers, police, pharmacists, fast food, environmental services, phlebotomists… all work is demanding and noble and valuable. ❤
Thank you so much for sharing this reality of being a resident, truly much needed transparency. We cannot change the system unless we speak up & fight because this is just so rough on the providers. You are so inspiring and I wish you all the rest and recovery
Thank you for sharing, Dr. Rachel! I truly admire you as I prepare to start my residency next year. Many of the challenges you discuss are also some of my own fears. Knowing that you have experienced similar feelings of missing out on life's moments reassures me that I'm not alone. Your transparency is deeply appreciated, and I want you to know that you are incredibly inspiring. Your patients are truly fortunate to have you.❤
Residency was the worst 5 years of my life(i did my residency in Canada, where it’s 5 years)! But then it gets better, now I’m having a blast! Hang in there
@zoeywhite0no, I’m a radiologist!
That's great to hear that ur having a blast! Because the things I've been hearing is making me question things
It’s so hard to see you like this 💔💔💔 thank you for being so raw and real with us. I admire you so much Rachel ❤️
Please please please continue vlogging… you are not alone in this and you make me feel I’m not alone as well! I recently graduated from med school and navigating residency in Italy! Schedules are much better in my field but the feeling of missing out is real… and sometimes I really feel exhausted… makes me feel less alone in this watching you. Thank you❤ much love you are so strong ❤❤
Thanks for the video Rachel. Hang in there, you got this! ❤
Thank you for continuing to share your life with us and don't ever feel the need to apologize. Your videos are raw, authentic, and beautiful because it's your life. Take care of yourself!!!💓 Sending you all the positive vibes and energy your way!
Honestly anything you post as “boring” as it may seem to you is mostly not boring to us.. and I’ll speak for everyone 🤪. We enjoy seeing your everyday life whether is cleaning , fixing your coffee, fixing your meals, typing at work, getting your scrubs, walking to clock in … idk I just enjoy the asmr of some it when you’re doing skin care or typing or whatever.. 🤷🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️
We love watching your videos no matter what .. don’t be so hard on yourself.. you’re literally helping bring life into this world and saving lives so that’s badass 💪🏻
I appreciate doctors even more!
really appreciate the vlogs and the hard work you put into residency and these videos. Wishing you the best. Blessings.
I’m halfway through the video and I just wanted to mention… you’re doing amazing! Doing overnights is incredibly HARD and the fact that you’re dedicated to show us how it is is a lot! Don’t feel bad for not recording in the hospital.. it can be hard just because of the views but for those who do watch appreciate you for sharing this journey with us ❤
THANK YOU! ugh i appreciate this comment
I greatly appreciate your honesty and vulnerability in these videos. I'm a current MD2 and it's nice to hear about the everyday highs and lows. Hoping things get a little easier for you soon, but know you're still doing a great job helping so many mums and bubs in the meantime ♥️
Rachel, you have no idea how much I appreciate your transparency! It’s helpful to see the reality of the field, and it’s inspiring to see how strong you are. It pushes me to do the same! I’ve been watching you for years now and will continue to, no matter if your content is in or out of the hospital. Lots of love ✨❤️
I’m a nurse and I enjoy whatever hospital content you have but also here for your personality and life and honesty!!! You’re inspiring Rachel ❤
I guess I don't understand why the industry makes residency awful like this. It just doesn't make sense to me. Are they trying to weed people out?
Great question :)
I aspire to become a doctor. My journey so far has been so difficult and so hard. I have given the medical exam (gamsat) 11 times and still have not gotten in. Your videos give me so much hope and desire to be in this field. Everytime i lose myself and think of giving us i watch your videos and here i am back at my desk WANTING to give this another shot. So thankyou! Please keep posting! We love you!
I am a newly graduated veterinarian but i've been following your channel for years because I always enjoyed seeing the similarities and differences in medical school vs veterinary school. I've definitely teared up watching some of your videos in the past and this one was no different when you chatted about missing out on family/life events because of school and work. I relate so much and I know so many other people in the healthcare field do to and it's heartbreaking. But it's always nice to know you're not alone and seeing someone else open up about it helps me a lot! Keep hanging in there. You're saving lives and I hope you find so many moments of joy that keep you hanging in there!!!
Of course we stuck around! The reloading thing was cool to see. Thanks for sharing 😊
Thank you!
Love your vlogs! Thanks for being so real!
Girl, I just love how honest you are! I love your videos, always will! I’m lot a physician but I also work in healthcare and I can’t do nights either, I was on nights after I graduated for 4 months and I had to switch because I wasn’t myself, I felt like I was getting depressed.. I literally cried sometimes for no apparent reason until my mom suggested switching from nights to days and I never looked back. I know you can’t do that right now but I’m thinking of you and you’ll get through this ❤
Rachel, THANK YOU for being so transparent! I actually started watching you after you had graduated even though I had known your channel before - i just love seeing the reality of residency! your honesty is unique and so so beautiful
OMG Dr. Southard, hang in there! You are such a strong person, it breaks my heart to see you being pushed beyond your limits. I am planning on medical school in the future, but I am a lot older than you, and I seriously wonder if I have the stamina for a residency in my decrepit old age. You are my inspiration! Be well, and don't despair!
I'm typing this comment as I work on my medical school application. I have been watching you since I was in high school and first started thinking about entering the medical field. Nobody in my family is in the medical filed and nearly everything I know about becoming a doctor is from watching you. I hope you know how much of a role model you are too so many of us!! You are amazing!
good luck girl!
Keep it up Dr. Southard! You are doing better than you realize!
Aww I still enjoy watching your videos!! Try not to worry yourself about your viewers. You need to take care of Rachel - be intentional and mindful about your self-care during these challenging schedule rotations. Proud of you and how far you’ve come this year!!
Hey Rachel I have been watching since med school and I love your blogs whether it’s 10 mins to your longer 20 plus minute blogs. Keep your head up. Night shift is a different animal. I’m not a dr but I work in sterile processing and I work overnight and have been for 4 years. It has helped me get my daughter thru marching band, lacrosse and recently graduated. It’s is tough as heck sometimes but this is only a season. I have two more years and I have to find a new shift she will be leaving off to a big university. I know it’s hard, but you have made it this far. One day at a time. Hoping have your boyfriend with you will ease some of the stress. We love all the hard work you put in. And if you need to take a break. We will be here
I love how real you keep it! You share the truth and that is why I have loved following your journey through medical school and even more now through your residency. Your content will never ever be boring! I am here for it all!!
I’ve suffered with IBD for about 10 years so I can relate. Wishing you all the best. Love you ❤
Hi Rachel! I’ve watched your videos awhile now but today’s the first time I really felt compelled to share. I’m not a doctor, but I am an occupational therapist in inpatient rehab and while I don’t have night shifts I do work weekends, holidays, etc. I’ve missed family parties and holidays, friends’ weddings, and plenty of other special moments. I’ve been angry and jealous of my friends with typical schedules and like my loved ones would move on from me in a way with how much I’ve had to miss because of work so just know that I hear you and see you 🩵 From one healthcare worker to another
COTA here ✋🏼 👋🏼 I completely agree !! ❤
It gets better! Keep up, you are doing amazing..
Big hugs girl. Sometimes it sucks, and sometimes it sucks even worse, but it will get better. Lots of love from Newcastle Ontario 🇨🇦
Wow… As a 28 year old, second year medical student, first generation high school/college/and soon medical school graduate, who’s considering surgery-this is the realist video I have ever seen from any other “influencers” in the medical field. No shade to any of them, they’re all great in their respects but one thing you, Dr. Rachel Southard excel at is being authentically you. You humanize the field and speciality entirely and show the raw experience, which I wish more people would do. Staying positive and looking on the bright side is great, but it’s an “ideal” circumstance. Sometimes it’s just shitty as fuck. Sorry for the crude language, but it’s true. THANK YOU for all that you do and continue to provide to those who are ready to listen. You are an inspiration!
Rachel-don’t give up. Complain all you want, cry, sleep when you can, do your best with each patient and DON’T. GIVE UP!! I am worried you are going to quit and who could blame you.!!! I have always worked but have never had to work as hard as you. I just want you to keep going and do anything for yourself that you can. When you were teaching usb”how to close” you were full of excitement when you were doing what you love. You might want to go back and watch that part just to see your excitement!!! You go girl!!! Blessings, Delora
I wont give up! I love what i do :) Just been having some hard days!
Thank you for continuing to film even in residency, we know it’s super hard. We really appreciate you Rachel and eagerly look forward to watching all the amazing content you put out
I love hearing your reality because it reminds me that this is what I'm in for. Every time you struggle it motivates someone else, like me. Thank you for keeping it real, seriously! Also side note: I feel like monthly check-ins into accounts like yours is a good way to do a self-check-in and ask, "Do I still want this?" - Your account is still serving a real purpose. You've totally got this!!
Omg and flipping back to a regular day schedule is killer after working nights, I don't even work 24s, just 12s 😭
Love your honesty and how honest you are about your experiences. Much respect
Thanks for keeping it real and showing the highs and lows. I like the clips of you getting in and out of your car as you reflect on the pre/post shift thoughts!
loved the little demo at the end rachel :) love seeing you grow, hang in there
I work with a lot of female nurses whose sole goal is to bag a male doctor and then live happily ever after while leaching off their spouses income. All I can say is, I'm a male nurse and I see how hard doctors work. I get to go home and forget about my job. Y'all are stuck after each procedure (I work in the OR) with charting, billing, prescribing, etc. The work goes well beyond what we all see and beyond normal hours. So, I have tremendous respect for the work you do. And I've also given up on trying to approach female doctors because I've learned that they all marry other male doctors lol.
What’s not fair?
@@RichardDoc-z8c not fair that their work extends beyond the hospital/facility
I personally don't mind that you don't film in the hospital and I totally understand why you wouldn't! :)
Hi Dr. Southard! I'll be starting an accelerated nursing BSN program this fall after I graduated from my undergrad this spring. I just have to say you inspire me every day to be truthful to myself and others around me. Despite all the stress and heartache of residency, your openness and also your hopefulness for change in the future is really inspiring and actually has me second guessing my decision not to do medical school. Who knows what the future holds, but you are so strong! You mentioned in this video that you're worried your videos don't have enough medical content and are therefore boring, which is not true! I watch your videos whenever I need some comfort and normalcy when my life seems like a little too much. Thank you for everything you do!
I watched till the end!
And I totally agree with days off on nights. In my program we get 1 shift off in a period of 9 nights in a row. But if I work just over 8 hours Sun morning (midnight - 8am-ish) and then work 5 hours Mon night (7pm - midnight), that's not really a day off.
Love the genuine emotion and honesty in your videos.
Truly not a day off. Ugh.
Thank you for watching!
I’m a premed and I have loved watching your journey as I go through mine! I still love these videos they are very insightful.
I love every single one of your vlogs to know that you care enough about your patients to watch their heart rate the way you do makes me so happy I had a 36 hr trauma labor my sons heart rate was lost so many times and after my epidural they almost lost mine due to my blood pressure dropping so low if I had a doctor like you who cared the way you did I would have had an amazing labor I am thankful for all my nurses but my doctor sat outside the room on his as I pushed for an hour then came in I pushed for another hour and in the middle of that he stopped looked at me and said we are getting nowhere not saying he’s a bad doctor just saying to know there are people out there who care even when there going through what you are dealing with is amazing ❤️ please keep vlogging I love to watch them.
I start on Monday. I’ve been crying all weekend because I’m so nervous and scared 😭
you got this!
The thumbnail makes me incredibly sad. I hope you’re hanging in there Rachel! Please let me know if there’s anything we can do to help. ❤
I hope the rest of the month is/was better xx
I love how raw and honest your vlogs are. ❤️
I'm definetely sticking with you. You don't have to worry. I'm sending you a huge hug ❤
I actually really appreciate these types of vlogs. Thanks for keeping it real
I'm an L&D nurse and it's nice to see the resident's perspective on everything to better understand you
Love your videos bc they’re real!! And I need that perspective heading into the doctor-level of medicine. 😊
If you don’t do this already, here’s some advice I finally learned after almost ten years of 24hr shifts (a lot of which were crazy busy up all shift type 24hr shifts): schedule time post shift as your recovery time. Non-negotiable/give yourself permission/no guilt allowed recovery time. Same as you’d tell a pt to take time off after a procedure or whatever, tell yourself the same thing and don’t let anyone bully you out of taking that time. If you need to sleep 10 of your 11 hours off? Do it. If you need to wake up 3-4hrs before shift so you have time to work out and breathe and get ready? Do it. Need to stay up after shift for a few hours and then sleep so you can wake up and then go back to work? Do it. As long as you’re getting the rest and other soul-refilling/restful things you need to be as close to your best as you can, figure out what you need and defend it/stick to it! Maybe it’s day by day, sometimes it’s like that. But days that I “schedule” recovery time after my shift rotations, I feel so much better and I’m a better person for others too. My husband helps me with this, and I bet you can recruit Patrick or someone to help you also.
Hang in there!! ❤❤❤
Rachel I admire that no matter how tough things become you have such a commitment to your patients. It is truly admirable as it shows that your heart is really in it for the right reasons. You have inspired me to pursue a medical field myself. Never doubt your reach and power! Always a herd member- Nikayla
As someone who’s thought of going the medical field, I really appreciate this vlog. Makes me appreciate health workers more!
I have such respect for you and your journey. ❤ it takes a special person to do what you are doing. God bless….❤
I truly appreciate your authenticity! Most videos I see on here, the doctors seem robotic and emotionless.😵💫 it made me wonder if that would be my outcome. Your posts are so refreshing! Thanks so much. ❤️
How are we always going through the same thing at the same time! I love you Rachael may God Bless you! We are im this together send love and prayers
Thank you for sharing everything you share in such detail, being so honest and open. You work beyond exhaustion. You have given me a lot of insight into what it is like for doctors. I'm not in the medical field. I discovered you a few months ago or so and you have given me some insight into what it is like for doctors. I admire the work you do and the sacrifices you make to help others.
Loveee seeing how you close a patient. Yay to a new PR!! 🎉💕 It is lovely that you are so meticulous in closing so the patient is happy 🩷
Thank you!!
Rachel, you’re amazing ❤ i watch because of you, your authenticity and vulnerable disposition. thank you for everything you show us!
You're the best! thank you
So amazing to see you grow! ❤ the obstacle is the way 💪
Thank you for just being honest.
From someone who actually did residency and quit for mental health (dental field so not necessary to complete residency) I am sending you so much love and light
Congratulations for making it through your week of nights! ❤🎉 Also, congrats on not having BO during your operation, that's the biggest win! BUT if the worst was to happen then what happens in the OR stays in the OR 😅
Really appreciate you taking the time and effort to record yourself between shifts, I can barely find the energy to eat between my night shifts, proud of you sis 😊
Keep grinding. Even when it gets hard, and its usually just variations of hard. You are an inspiration to the next generation and this one too 😊❤
Also don't forget to be kind to yourself.
Recharge your batteries so that you can keep showing up for everyone else like the boss that you are!
You are the most important person that you know ❤
And finally wanted to express my absolute jaw drop on 2 of your successes; 1) is improving your closures, both speed and also getting external validation of your excellent work and B) you're incredible talent of not only being a dr but also being a dr in your 2nd language whilst doing night shift! I can't think in my first language halfway through my nights so no idea how you're doing that 😂
Hope these messages of support help to keep you motivated to keep working and keep vlogging your highs and your lows. You're doing amazing!
3 mins in and I SO feel you!! Ever since I got my gallbladder out- some things just go right thru and you are DONE FOR when you get the sweats! 💩
I’ve been watching you since high school and now I’m a sophomore in college. I love your vlogs and I keep coming back because you are so real, no sugarcoating no BS. Stay strong girl you are literally my biggest inspiration!!❤️❤️❤️
Your presentation is honest and forthright. Thank you! I presume, perhaps in error, that there are some medical authorities considering reducing these brutal shifts. Seems to me that a well rested doctor is safer for patients, certainly so for the residents, and having an alert resident capable of taking in all around them. Suffering for medicine should not be necessary but in extreme emergencies (natural disasters and wars). I was a combat medic in Vietnam and I got more rest than you despite being in dangerous times. You go, girl! The world needs more people like you!
Rachel !! You’re doing such an amazing job. You truly are an inspiration to me and everyone else that watches your videos! Thank you for being so real and vulnerable with us. Praying for you!! We’re cheering you on !! 🥳🤍
I love the honesty, I find these videos refreshing. I’m a pa and the whole night shifts during clinical year scarred me. I’ve only worked clinic since. I just couldn’t and wouldn’t do that to myself, it was miserable for me too. Just know I love you so much and you are my hero!
Thank you for your burden to care for others. You're the real heros.
I have SEVERE IBS and totally understand. I can't imagine operating and having an attack. Poor you. I'm glad you work with understanding people. As do I. Try chewing tums. I find the calcium helps ❤❤❤❤❤
ROUGH! thank you for the tips! I actually didn't know that! I'll give it a shot.
Rachel,gyn is really hard...You are doing great,better times will come
Love the videos even if you’re not in the hospital! Just like checking in on my Rachel and making sure you’re doing ok! ❤
You’re doing amazing!!! You’ve got this. It’s just a moment of extreme pressure, but keep your eyes on the end goal!!!! The medical community needs caring people like you.
As a new 4th year, applying OB, who just got off THREE 24 hour shifts this week on L&D (to prep for an away) … thank you. Thanks for helping me feel seen & like I’m not crazy for being so emotional (the exhaustion is REAL).
Since yesterday I’ve been thinking I can’t do this because of how emotional I got on my third shift - and thinking I’m the only one who reacts this way.
I just appreciate you. Thank you❤
You’re doing an amazing job!!!
Please don’t stop vlogging , I love your vlogs and as a fellow healthcare worker I know exactly how you feel with the night shift and exhaustion…. I watch every single vlog of yours and you are an inspiration for us workers … thank you for sharing your life with us Chica 💜💜💜
So so proud of you seriously!
I'm proud of YOU
Rachel you are doing an excellent job, and the material that you put out is very good. ❤
I enjoy watching your videos.
Hang in there! You are doing great!
Sending lots of love to you, you guys need to have a lot more recognition you guys work bloody hard please look after yourself always 🥰 x
I love you and your videos! I appreciate you showing the “suck”. It has given me pause about pursuing OBGYN as my goal. Not in a bad way- but making sure I fully understand what I would be getting into. Thank you ❤️
Hi Rachel, continue to follow your dream through these very hard nights as it's all part of the test to see if you can withstand the rigors of medicine and overcome all the physical and mental effort required. I hated nights and used to feel physically ill but tolerated them because they were a necessary evil to get me where I wanted to go. Remember to take your own advice and be kind to yourself, if you feel like crying then cry, it's good to get it out instead of building it up. We all need a release and that can come in many forms. Sending much love, strength and brighter days as you continue to work your way forward. One day residency will all be in your past and you'll wonder where the time went. XO
If I could give you a hug I would… you are doing great things but I can see why it’s been so difficult. It’s okay to cry thank you for sharing your journey