A neurosurgeon talks about his job
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- Опубліковано 2 сер 2024
- Meet Richard Byrne, a neurosurgeon at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, who talks to the Chicago Tribune about the challenges of working with patients who have brain tumors.
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I’m a medical student, and just becoming a doctor is a tough journey. Neurosurgery is one of the hardest branches of medicine. Respect to all the amazing doctors out there.
Adnan A Hello im 12 years old and I want to be a neurosurgeon in the future!!! salute to you doctor 😃
Notorious Person Thank you! It’ll be a long and hard road, but I’m sure you’ll make it- you got this!
Adnan A Hi there Adnan! Where do you study? I am going to study medicine in the future and later become a surgeon - of some sort. I do not know which yet, but I will find out. This might be a weird question, but I am going to ask you anyway; are you a type of person who can distance yourself from someone and keep yourself “cool” under worst case scenarios (you have probably not experienced any I hope) ?
Sometimes I get a bit scared, because of my ability to do just that. I can become completely calm even if I know it is a life or death situation and then follow the plan I have in mind (I was going to use the word “execute “instead of “follow”, but thought that would not be completely appropriate)
I was also wondering, where do you live?
Adnan A I did some research to find out on my own, and I think this is the description that suits me the best (in certain type of situations): “Apathy is a lack of feeling, emotion, interest, and concern. Apathy is a state of indifference, or the suppression of emotions such as concern, excitement, motivation, or passion.”. This is of course just a temporarily state of mind - which I have found myself in a few times. We all have “Apathy” at certain times, but some people have a stronger sense of this state of mind - For instance me.
Notorious Person To become a neurosurgeon you should have the passion. When I was your age, I wanted to become a pilot. But in the recent year I have come to a realization that surgery is my “call sign”. I hope you succeed in the future!
His eyes seem like he's sacrificed and been through a lot, probably has seen extremely sad deaths in the surgical room, feel bad for the guy
+Shoaib K I wouldn't bother with feeling sad for this guy, because he probably doesn't feel bad at all himself. He shows clear signs of sociopath traits to his character. Alot of surgeons demonstrate this trait as it is a major advantage to stay cool under pressure, no feelings, no mistakes. Most people say you shouldn't trust a Sociopath, but if you've ever been under the knife, chances are that most likely, you were saved by one.
+ajecks that's a good point , so a lot of surgeons kill their emotional feelings inside , so the person they are operating on just became an another number to operate on? I never thought of it that way, but I'm sure that's a hell of a way to get away from emotionally crashing
Which part of his trait is sociopathic?
It's his detachment from his patients. To be fair, this trait is essential if you are going to be a surgeon and even through the early years of medical school this detachment is practiced throughout. You have to separate yourself from the person you operate on, but if you do that, over a period of 15-20 years. Then clearly you might come off as cold and distant. He describes the easy part is the surgery, and the rest dealing with the patients family and everything after to be a pain. When he talks about his achievements, he says he keeps in contact with the patients that survived over a 10 year period as his "inspiration", this is not a case of making it better for anyone of his patients in particular, but it seems that the only thing he is concerned with is how he can achieve the best result, and become better. Which is ofcourse what everyone would like to hear from a surgeon, but I am just stating that for him, his medical achievement are more important than to help the person he operates on, and that is a sociopathic tendency, which in the end, Ironically enough I'm sure, has helped and saved alot of people.
ajecks
Why is some degree of detachment considered sociopathic? If that is the case, then you just labeled most physicians as sociopathic. Some detachment is essential to not be burnt out in this career. Actually, it isn't as much as detachment as it is compartmentalization. Many students enter medical school with high ideals of saving the world and "helping people," but reality kicks in during clinical portions of the curriculum, which extend to residency training.
Surgery, for the most part, is automatic after years of surgical experiences. When you are in the surgery, you are "in the zone," where you are fully concentrated on surgery.
And talking to the family is always difficult, especially due to the nature of procedures and prognoses. How do you tell a mother that her son 's glioblastoma which originated in his parietal lobe may leave him permanently disabled or worse? Of course, you expect a full range of emotions, but as a physician you have to protect yourself emotionally so you don't burn out.
Even if he does exhibit some detachment, I do not think it is the same type you would find in malignant individuals who subtly display these traits. I'm still cautious to label his behaviors sociopathic because he does seem to be genuinely care for his patients.
His eyes man... this dude has seen some shit.
It's the adderall
Dr. Byrne gave me back my life 9 1/2 years ago. He removed a bleeding cavernoma from my brain. He was not the first Dr. I spoke with, as I was scared to let just anyone in my head! He was very patient with my million questions, and since the surgery my life is great! I will never be able to thank him and his wonderful crew, like Kelly, for all they did!
Wow! Doctors really are heroes!
how are you doing now?
I would be so mentally and emotionally drained, doing what they do. I have so much respect for these people.
I had brain surgery last month. The surgery went so well i was begging to go home three days later. I was granted that and I am still doing great. I had one of the best surgeons ever. And most likely one of the best anesthesiologists ever too because I don't remember a thing! Kudos to great surgeons and all those that have the passion, drive and dedication to become one.
You don't remember a thing is not a good sign
+pkay dennis can be, depending on the situation.
Great to know that you're doing ok.
Honestly, Im so scared of having any major surgery nonetheless on my brain that I think Id rather just die.
jane of many trades hey are u still alive
Despite his stressful job, he doesn't look too aged.
+Liuhuayue Clever people get stressed less ;)
Pierzing.glint1sh7 I've never heard of that adage. I wonder if that's true, or if you're just saying that.
+Liuhuayue he enjoys his job. if you enjoy your work it will be okay ;)
***** nah coz they will clever enough to solve the problem which is making them stressed :)
***** oh right...
yeah i agree....
I wish i was ignorant bcoz then i would be happier too
but i dont think thats being clever. I think being well informed and being clever are 2 very different things
sounds like a hero. Acts like a hero
This man is a genius and such a sweet person! He removed part of my brain and a brain mass in 2011 to prevent my seizures from getting worse...
12 years seizure free in January
To become a neurosurgeon you must first go through 4 years of pre med as an undergraduate. To get into medical school, you must survive until the end of premed; about two-thirds of all college freshman who start on the premed track usually quit. Around 40% of these survivors (the best of the best) actually make it into medical school. Then you must go through 4 years as a medical school student. To get into a neurosurgery residency, your USMLE Step 1 score (the most important test score in medical school) has to be above the 80th percentile, if not above the 90th percentile. Then you have to go through 7-8 years of neurosurgery residency. Past years, neurosurgery residents had to work 100-140 hours per week but the ACGME has set the max to 80 hours. Many neurosurgeons further their education by becoming a fellow. Fellowships typically last 2-3 years and fellows typically work similar hours as their resident peers. This adds up to 15-19 years in total of education. Relative to normal people, Neurosurgeons are borderline insane in regards to their passion for their craft and the same could be said about their intelligence. If you're in middle school, high school, undergraduate school, and your dream is to become a neurosurgeon, then you better have a damn good reason to do it (not just for the money). While you do make a shitload of money after residency/fellowship, 500-900k a year ain't gonna make you sit your ass down and study/go to class 120+ hours a week in medschool and convince you to do your rounds as a resident 80+ hours a week while studying on the side for tests. You're wasting away your 20s and early to late 30s to pursue this path; no amount of greed is going to make you do that. You should also prepare yourself for a life time of learning because your education won't end even after you complete your residency or fellowship.
TL;DR: Neurosurgeons go through 15-19 years of official schooling. Lifetime of learning. Money isn't a good reason for becoming a neurosurgeon.
You have so much heart and skill. You're making a magnificent contribution to humanity. Thank you for all that you do.
very honorable profession
i want to be a neurosurgeon more than anything in this world
Zaki Maachou same, can we be friends
Zaki Maachou let's all three be friends
Darius Shubert hey
Lets all four be friends
James Connor 5 now
You are a very special person.
Neurosurgeans save lived and have very little time to enjoy life and still get shit compared to actors and entertainers which don't help the world in any way
It is just sad how someone can appreciate a youtube more than a doctor......these hero's are the ones who should be celebrities and should be walking on red carpets there are these people are Gods gifts to us
Like if you agree.
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This man deserves every once of respect. All physicians do. It is the most humbling, honorable job that exists. Decades of hard work, and long LONG hours. Bless MD’s & DO’s
Man I envy the genuinity of the passion from Dr's. I keep looking at a medical profession as a means of financial gain, my mind's so corrupt of making money.
+Pro Pro I am a medical student and I can tell you that if anyone is going into medicine only for the financial rewards at the top of their field (there are financial rewards, no question), they're not going to fucking make it to the top.
+Pierzing.glint1sh7 this is true , the doctors who become the presidents of hospitals or do world known research are doing it for the love of people
Go into finances. You'll make 6 figures in less than half the time a doctor goes through training and establishes his name in a practice. Trust me you'll quit half way through medical school at the latest. The debt itself from school is crushing alone...
@@MultiNerve what kind of job security is that? I feel like I might as well just start real estate on the side
its pretty hard to fake your interest in medicine. There are better ways of making money than going to med school and accumulating 200k in debt and to continue studying until you retire.
It is my dream to travel to impoverished areas of the world and practice medicine as a doctor to help those who don't have access to healthcare.
Look up Dr David Nott; his selfless humanitarian approach to saving lives in conflict zones inspire me to my core. It will touch you as well.
My roommate is a poly 4 neurosurgery resident and I thought I was a driven person until I met him. His ave week is 115 hours doing a job that is about as stressful as it gets. If you ever need a neurosurgeon just know they are the absolute best at what they do and have done there time and your in a great set of hands
professions like this naturally recognize with emphasis the value of short time on this earth
This guy sounded an looked depressed as hell, you can tell he was trying to bottle up alot of emotions. Surgeons do have the highest suicide rates in the country. It's a tough job, i cannot stress enough to dont do this job for the money because you will NEVER make it and you will NEVER be happy. There's easier ways to make money go into finance or something. Surgery isn't a JOB, it's a LIFESTLYE. You're dedicating your life to others, and no amount of money can make up for that.
e521soediv are you a surgeon ?
This is a toxic mentality. It IS a job. Stop treating it like an excuse for martyrdom. Start demanding better working conditions and better pay.
God bless you, glad to here your story may you get the most out of the rest of your life
One of the most universally respectable jobs I can think of.
I have so much respect for this doctor. He's fascinating.
This guy
So young but so much more mature and humble than many of his age
Damien Wayne he’s over 40
Truely Amazing , The amount of skill and practice that this takes is priceless. Talk about a career .
So cool , been watching surgeries all day , you can tell that this man is intelligent , just by the way he carries himself
I have total respect for these surgeons.They save people from death.Extremely difficult job.They have to deal with horrible complications also and not let it affect their lives.Amazing people!!!
God Bless you Doctor!
I can..and have watched this over and over again. Mad respect
Woow! Watching this video I decided that I really want to be a neurosurgeon, not only because of the good money, but also becuase of the people you take care of and give them another chance to live and be with their families and the people they love!💖
It has been 6 years now. How's it goiiing??
Amazing ,God bless this man!
thank you doctor for this imformation
Now this is a man who is doing something truly worthwhile with his life. He is inspiring.
Both of my parents are neurosurgeons. They said it is an amazing job to do.
Yo what’s their salary if u don’t mind me asking
@@tux3582 50 cent
To all the young folks, DO NOT join the med school because of money, rather because you like being a good doctor someday to help people or else you will end up hurting/ killing people. Nothing is more dangerous than ignorant/ arrogant doctor. They thought us from the very beginning in college "STOP THINKING ABOUT THE MONEY AND THINK OF HOW TO MAKE YOURSELF A GOOD DOCTOR" only then the money will come down to your feet.
xrcrx ftfghjg The 400-650 grand, that's gonna be rolling in, genius.
xrcrx ftfghjg why qould u enter the filed if there going to be students loans?
Mr. Banana FTW
You can easily pay that off during residency. I’m going into med school afterwords for general surgery and then plastics. I think I’m dedicated more than just money if I have to attend 14 years of college.
Marven B
What? Can you write a comment that doesn’t give people extra chromosomes reading it?
Don't Bother Don’t be arrogant just because you feel insulted. Also, not all of us are native English speakers; a Norwegian student wrote this.
If you are going to become a surgeon, I hope you can experience “Apathy” or similar states of mind; without such traits you will probably not become a particularly good surgeon.
I am yet to be in medical school, but I wish you the best of luck - for both your future and career.
Thank you.
Love you doctor. A big salute to you.
you have inspired me and made me remember how hard everyone works
Guy seems very humble. Would love to work alongside him one day!
I get the feeling from this interview that the doc has a very tough work life just because of the sheer mortality rate of his patients. But the amount of drive and motivation he has to help people is pretty inspiring.
This is what I want to do with my life. ..I want to help people....and this is a career I would love to do,get up every morning knowing I can help somebody. ..but the thing that always puts me down is the fact that I don't know if I am going to have the enough money financially to accomplish my dream.
L O A N S mate
As one of my old college professors said, "If you want to help people, then go build a well in Africa. You have to love the science first to succeed over the long-term in medicine".
you can help people in any career. why medicine?
Thank you for sharing. I"m considering going to medical school at an older age and I find most my interest lies in Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Radiology.
My god this was really moving. It's really given me a lot to think about going forward.
A man willing to serve the needs of other in mind and spirit, he deserves his pay check, I personally am into research science and they don't make anything as good as these guys, but research = cures = makes their job easier.
I badly love to be a neurosurgeon someday because I want to help. I want to cure my mother first when I'm ready because she has a brain tumor. :(
I hope she's good now :)
@princess E. I hope she is feeling better now.
I have made this comment 4 years ago when I was 14 years old. I'm 18 years old now and mother is still alive to this day because so far the tumor is benign. Thank you for your wishes! I'm still not wavering to study neurology in the future.
@@princesse.561 excellent. Go for it girl. With such determination, I am sure you will succeed. Along the while, take care of your mum. Mum's are very special people to have.
@Princess E. You need education for 18 to 19 years
what a wonderful, caring doctor you are,i wish you where mine..i have nose and lip cancer been told they have to be removed,,im terrified..if i could see this procedure on line [there is none]id get a better understanding of what will happen.xx
Yet somehow these honorable men and women, who spend a decade or more on medical education and undergo immense stress, get paid significantly less than UA-camrs like PewDiePie and Ali-A who just play games and do commentaries and giveaways. Absolutely loathe this.
I agree.
it's there fan base. not their fault that people watch their content
+Mike H. Doctors are in the 1% bro. Neurosurgeons easily make around $900K per year
+Arsal K as they shud be but half that goes as mmp and taxes
+Arsal K that's true but come on they can't do anything about medical malpractice
Respect and thank all medical staffs who treating patients with love and care
He is one Badass
Who could down vote this after watching it...
This dr inspired me to be neurosurgeon. Downloaded this to remind myself that, this is it. Seeing this was an epiphany in my career!
God bless him❤
i find videos like this to be extremely helpful, in a way. i aspire to be a neurosurgeon, it's intriguing to me, working in the area of the brain, the spinal cord, it's so fascinating to me. but of course, like any cool profession, comes a deathly amount of school and i debt. i guess it comforts me to know that the money spent to becoming one will be worth it when i finally get there
One of the most important attributes that a neurosurgeon must have is a large urinary bladder capacity. The operations often seem interminable.
Neurosurgery requires immense precision these guys are doing one of the toughest job in the world lots of respect to then
Watching videos like this make me want to become a neurosurgeon more and more.
ironically being a nuerosurgeon is probably super detrimental to your mental health
HufftyPuffty yeah probably
@@s.scringe6924 how the hell would you come to that conclusion. Mentally it would absolutely be nerve racking. But if your confident and passionate about what you do, then youd find yourself in a position where being afraid doesnt matter. Thinking horribly during any surgery is not a good way to think, because every surgeon must keep in mind that not ever surgery will go well.
@The Holy Synopsis Did you actually just ask how “the hell” he reached the conclusion that being a neurosurgeon is traumatic? Lol are you OK dude?
@@calvinjohn2105 I'm simply just stating that neurosurgery is not at all a horrible job for everyone. I understand the trauma of having bad days in the or where you'll lose your patient or something.
Then operate on your own brain.
This is great. Hope to be like him someday. GOD BLESS YOU INDEED!!!
Medical student here, I am a future neurosurgeon, ready to sacrifice ready to be an example ready to help.
Respect for you doc.
Thank you. Life has been good now. Not having the constant and unbearable pain is a blessing. God bless you too! Hugs!
I'm 17 now and since the age of 7 I've wanted to be a surgeon, Its been a long and bumpy road but I'm on the right track!
Only about 16 years to go :)
Im on my way also. Keep it up
You can do it man just study hard and score high. Plz don't waste your time partying or playing around just focus on building your future and achieving your dreams. I'm a medical student doing 3rd year now. I'm not from the USA but familiar with the American system regarding admission to med schools, if u have any questions u can contact me on skype and ask about all what u want to know. Wish u the best
abief bossier hey I have so many questions for you, hope you see this mesaage because I want to become a neurosurgeon, but I am so frightened and dont know what to expect
Myrna Centeno Hi, will be glad to answer all your questions. Whether you want my phone number to ask me through what's app or my Skype ID which is (dr.abief). Add me on Skype will be easier. I'm now busy and at school but in couple of hours will be at home and will log into my Skype account and wait for you. Good luck
@jembelinho I flew air ambulance for a few years and always had tremendous respect for the medical crew in the back of the aircraft. There are days where I wished I had pursued that instead of aviation.
This man is a hero.
Inspiring
He is good and what he do and very handsome his wife is lucky to have him
I want to be a neurosurgeon so bad.
@@demetriomaldonado3228 I dare you not
What an absolute classy individual.
Best of the Best ❤️
Where can i find the music used in this video? It is so relaxing
this is why i want to do this job, perfect job to do if you love to help people.
not sure I could commit to that intense lifestyle
That's what I'm thinking.
+cutiepie44507 same.. Thinking I might have to change career plans
Blitz Tv ouch
Michael Havens Im worried about that as well. Interested in medicine but not sure if Id be happy with the committement after a few years
There are not many neurosurgeons in the world. To commit to it would mean to increase that number and help. I want to be a part of that, but my hand dexterity needs a lot of improvement first.
He is awesome
Bro...
This guy looks like he going through alot of depressing stuff but respect
hes a hero and saves peoples lives probably on a daily basis
Is it just me or is there a deep sadness and wallowing in his eyes?
Intresting job. I've saved one person life and it was my cousin that she almost got hit by the car, I saw her and I pulled her away. It was great feeling afterwards. I was actually thinking about her life. I'm wondering that how much satisfaction I will get if I rescue patiets from the brain tumor :)
A true hero
i'm so loving this. if am a neurologist and i want to be a neurosurgeon, whats that am required to do to be one
@MelnDyl2010 thank you so much for those kind words! i hope you follow your dream of becoming one:)
Respect.
Each surgery takes a minimum of 6 hours (at least in neurosurgery).... Daily 12 hours of intense concentration while standing the whole time, then dealing with scared shitless almost inconsolable patients and party, breaking bad news everyday, see clinic, manage patients... getting home tired and late, then wife starts acting up how i am never home, kids are asleep almost 6 days a week... on weekends you are so dead tired you don't feel like talking to anyone... Ow and through in some extremely stressful head trauma management which can call you to ER SURGERY anytime...
Now judge him for the dead eye... (I didn't used to but even I have this dead inside look in only 6 months... God help us all...)
this guy is great
@FalloutMessiah No it's cool! I understand totally where your coming from and your right about bad advice here. I having a myelogram done next Tuesday, I'm not looking forward to it but it needs to be done. Thanks for your wishes and I hope all is well. Thanks
I am medical student. I have many years of medical school never ending education to help others in need.
Oh so nice,,,any neurosurgeon in here give me a word please that will encourage me towards my dreams of doing neurosurgery... I am an md1 student from Dar es Salaam,Tanzania...getting into md2 these October
Very cool !
@MsTommyknocker its easy to remove a tumor...maybe, but if you want to patient to live while removing that tumor...its a little bit more difficult
I am a freshman in high school I I have wanted to be a brain neurosurgeon and I am confident that I will be one
@jembelinho hey im 17 n i want to pursue this career..can u give me advice on what jobs u can get after 4 years of pre-med..and after 4 years of medicical school,,cuz i need to be able to support my mom, and hopefully a family while in college 1 day.....im not only init for the money but really want to help ppl out..2nd option is to become a psychiatrist since im currently going through social phobia and would love to one day help ppl out with this..
I can put up with all this emotional and time stuff but I think I lack the ability to do the surgery
this man has a complete logic.
@jembelinho but how you pay for all of that or get money while studying. I cant imagine the prices.
Very amazing video. I agree with @Pugzilla69... Don't become a Neurosurgeon for the money. It is true, you don't have time to spend it! I am currently attending school studying Pre-Medicine as it is my dream to either become a Neurosurgeon or Medical Examiner--Right now I'm weighing those two because of the two different lifestyles those doctors have but I do know this: It would be amazing to be any type of Doctor, and no not for the money, but for the happiness you get out of helping people.
Someone help me figure out what's wrong?plez
My symptoms:
Tingling in the arms
Pain in the left leg going all the way down to my toes
Back of neck hurts
Tightness of neck and shoulders
Blurry vision out of no where
Light headed
Fluid feeling running down the back of neck
I get dizzy Amost like it's hard to focus on one thing.
Copper taste in my mouth, Metallic.
Body heating up out of nowhere
Body feeling like it's paralyzed and I'm going to fall or black out
Weakness in my legs numbness
:(
May the almighty give this Dr. strength, he has a beautiful soul.
Respect to this guys who sacrifice their lifes for other humans
Soon, soon I'll be understanding his perspective.
this is the first video ive seen that doesnt have any dislikes
i belive that a Neurosurgeon is the smartest person on the earth they can do what a family doctor dose and MORE !!!
The good thing is that they make 914k a year if they work 15 years as a neurosurgeon.
My father is a neurosurgeon and he makes about $680,000 to $828,000 a year according to how many patients he receives trough the year. He loves his job and he is wanting me to become a neurosurgeon, but honestly 15 years is very long to study.
Wow amazing