#4: An Interview With a Cardiothoracic Surgeon

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  • @MCMMADDOGXCV
    @MCMMADDOGXCV Рік тому +150

    Ok this is literally GOLD! The quality of the video, audio, questions, host attitude, and the guest personality, OMG this is something this is really something. I gotta say I’m here before the 1 million.

    • @TheZachHighleyshow
      @TheZachHighleyshow  Рік тому +15

      Dr. Okusanya is a stellar guest that I was lucky to have, thanks!

  • @M.O.Kadiri
    @M.O.Kadiri 5 місяців тому +28

    Dr Okusanya, you are the spitting image of your father, who coincidentally was my Project supervisor at the university.
    It is a very interesting interview. The eloquence, diction, and mastery are top-notch. You are an extremely meticulous, brilliant, hardworking, and humble guy. Amazingly compassionate about your profession. Your ability to draw a healthy balance between your job and family is admirable.
    Kudos and I use this opportunity to salute Doctors for their sacrifice. May God bless you all

  • @jessedonorovich4225
    @jessedonorovich4225 Рік тому +52

    This is SUCH a high quality interview in every way! Dr Okusanya had such good points and I was invested all the way through. I love your new setup and cannot wait for more interviews!

    • @TheZachHighleyshow
      @TheZachHighleyshow  Рік тому +1

      He has some fantastic points, every other week there will be a new one!

  • @anshumanjha3138
    @anshumanjha3138 Рік тому +19

    I am a family physician working in Singapore and it warms my heart to see so many brilliant doctors on your podcast totally in love with their work . I am not brilliant but my life's motive has always been to be a very good doctor and it makes me feel good that all the great doctors on your podcast all share this trait. Keep up the amazing work man.

  • @ramongutierrez-gq4cq
    @ramongutierrez-gq4cq Рік тому +87

    18 years completely focused in one path takes true dedication and knowing exactly what your after, you set your waypoints and try not to deviate. However, starting at 18 years and done at 36 is actually young age with huge accomplishments, most people at 36 can’t even land a good job or have little to no skills.

  • @connorslavens9650
    @connorslavens9650 7 місяців тому +18

    As a pre-medical student, I found this video incredibly inspiring. Dr. Okusanya's passion for learning, medicine, and dedication to self-actualization is both captivating and motivating. His commitment to excellence and personal growth serves as a powerful example for all aspiring medical professionals. One key takeaway for me is that while intelligence and knowledge are essential for all doctors, it is the passion, grit, and ability to connect with others that distinguish a good doctor from an exceptional one who truly changes lives. Thank you both for this wonderful content!

    • @raulbonilla3920
      @raulbonilla3920 6 місяців тому +1

      Same holds true for interviews. So keep that in mind when interviewing for med schools

    • @drewpy14
      @drewpy14 4 місяці тому

      i can tell you’re pre med because this sounds like it was written by chatGPT

  • @anacarpenter9254
    @anacarpenter9254 Рік тому +6

    Good morning listening to this interview has made me feel comfortable 😌 that my life would be safe
    hands with this doctor. Fifteen years of self commitment with Education Efficiency to reach the levels
    that this gentleman has is reassuring. Thank you bless you❤❤😊

  • @chumaokafo755
    @chumaokafo755 5 місяців тому +3

    Just stumbled on this randomly and I watched the entire thing in one sitting. Phenomenal interview and phenomenal physician and human being!

  • @Fentonscooby
    @Fentonscooby Рік тому +10

    Not even a medical student, but these interviews are very intriguing. Please don’t stop 🙏

  • @anacarpenter9254
    @anacarpenter9254 11 місяців тому +10

    Living in New Zealand 🇳🇿 USA 🇺🇸 this gentleman's academic efficiency is outstanding. With all that he
    commends his wife for her proficiency also. Should all cardiologists meet this gentleman's standards
    the world 🌎 ♥ has so much to offer when opportunities happen. What a good listen, especially with
    a highly skilled interviewer. Thanks Zach. nb: recently retired 68 year old Maori nurse. Arohanui ❤❤😊

  • @iamdubem
    @iamdubem Рік тому +27

    Loved this conversation. He’s extremely intelligent and you can tell he’s a great physician. He reminds me so much of the surgeons I know, which is cool lol. Really enjoying your podcast!

    • @TheZachHighleyshow
      @TheZachHighleyshow  Рік тому +2

      An extremely driven, intelligent, and caring guy - anyone would be lucky to have him be their doctor!

    • @tobiasmalik8003
      @tobiasmalik8003 4 місяці тому

      @@TheZachHighleyshow48:28 what book did he read 4 pages a day?

  • @robwes9227
    @robwes9227 6 місяців тому +2

    This is the one. Thanks for putting it together for all of us new med students and new residents. There IS a light at the end of the tunnel, and the smile on this guy’s face proves it.

  • @DJTUNE1770
    @DJTUNE1770 5 місяців тому +8

    Idk why this interview was in my algorithm but I’m glad it was. Great interview! 🫡

  • @21yroldmedstudent
    @21yroldmedstudent 6 місяців тому +41

    Immediately he said the name, I had to check description and I saw he's Nigerian as I suspected 😅.. I'm just entering my 3rd year and final preclinical year and this is highly motivating to me as a Nigerian med student

  • @CRASHASS
    @CRASHASS 5 місяців тому +2

    this guy is so authentic, what a pleasure to listen.
    and thank you Zach for bringing it to life, great job!

  • @Dr.SagarPanthi
    @Dr.SagarPanthi 3 місяці тому

    Ohhh my goodness!!!! This podcast is such a gem. Being there on my watch later list for almost a year, now I feel so so happy that I actually watched it. Such a perfect talk it is. Dr. Okusanya is truly an inspiration. Applying this year for general surgery residency and been in an academic institute doing a clinical rotation, the things I felt is what he spoke with such a great compassion. He's journey to self-actualization is really really great. A perfect podcast. I did not even notice how quickly I was at the end of the podcast. Thank you Zach for bringing this out for us.

  • @richardwndebele9072
    @richardwndebele9072 6 місяців тому +2

    I am an accountant but I found this very inspirational. The passion the Dr has for the work he does is amazing!

  • @roumaissamimi5680
    @roumaissamimi5680 6 місяців тому +2

    I just finished the video and i hope it wouldn't end up !! Dr okusanya was just amazing ... his positive vibes and energy are of another level ... despite all the difficulties he went through , he stills love what he is doing and encouraging people to follow their dreams , which not common in the world of surgery !! My dream is to become a surgeon too ... and in 3 months i would pass the final exam to enter to residency ... and this video just showed up in the write moment, thanks alot for both of you !!

  • @Respect_N55
    @Respect_N55 5 місяців тому +7

    Every single interview is an actual masterpiece! I watched every video, a few repeats, and this is my 3rd time watching Dr.Okusanya interview.
    This man is absolutely at peace, ready to take the next challenge head first! What an amazing group of doctors we have at Jefferson!
    Im applying this cycle, and Jefferson is top in my list. 🤞 even if I don’t get in for medical school, residency in Philadelphia with these doctors would be an absolute dream. Im working in neurointerventional right now, but im more and more interested in my interventional cardiology colleges, and now to the field of both cardiac and thoracic surgery! Hopefully in a year I’ll look back at this post, with an acceptance 🙏

  • @patrick1580
    @patrick1580 2 місяці тому

    Fantastic interview! Dr. Okusanya is so charismatic, I could’ve listened to you guys talk for hours

  • @gaborruszkai9519
    @gaborruszkai9519 2 місяці тому

    What a great gentleman, hope he will not burn out too soon and his enthusiasm, momentum keeps him going, hallelujah!

  • @Achoshverosh
    @Achoshverosh 6 місяців тому +1

    Hearing him speak, he has positivity all around !

  • @SaimCalgary
    @SaimCalgary Рік тому +12

    I would love to see an interview with a pediatric surgeon. Great questions :)

  • @DJ-jq8if
    @DJ-jq8if Рік тому +9

    Dude I thought this was a Tyler the creator interview for a second lol

  • @katrinaatkins6308
    @katrinaatkins6308 6 місяців тому +2

    He is so smart. Valuable conversation

  • @FollowerofChrist6618
    @FollowerofChrist6618 5 місяців тому +3

    I love this man, true commitment to the field
    the juice is definitely worth the squeeze

    • @bestfriend7889
      @bestfriend7889 20 днів тому

      Come to islam, believe in one god bro

  • @random.4761
    @random.4761 5 місяців тому +27

    So I’m the only one who sees Tyler the Creator?

  • @ilovethecrew36
    @ilovethecrew36 4 місяці тому

    Shadowing a cardiothoracic surgeon tomorrow and this was so, so helpful! You both are amazing and inspiring.

  • @MuhammadAbdullah-kp2pz
    @MuhammadAbdullah-kp2pz 9 місяців тому +2

    Thank you so much for having this Interview! I'll keep coming back to this.

  • @hearttalk-drcharleslee
    @hearttalk-drcharleslee 8 місяців тому +2

    One of the BEST Podcast deliveries I have heard. Brilliant.

  • @sorry_not_sorry6410
    @sorry_not_sorry6410 6 місяців тому +2

    What an incredible human being! Please bring also an inspiring anaesthesiologist !

  • @marthawall3318
    @marthawall3318 9 місяців тому +3

    Wow. So much wisdom! Excellent interview and well worth the time and I am not a med student nor doctor!

  • @ki4n444
    @ki4n444 Рік тому +217

    A black brother in the field, i love seeing black people in medicine! Thank you for this interview!

    • @timas2791
      @timas2791 Рік тому +47

      Just had to bring race into it.

    • @dasiamonet
      @dasiamonet Рік тому +30

      @@timas2791 why does that bother you?

    • @princeo242
      @princeo242 11 місяців тому

      @@timas2791if this is your mentality and you’re interested in medicine, that’s a yikes

    • @AshrafOsama-p8i
      @AshrafOsama-p8i 10 місяців тому +24

      @@dasiamonetbecause you have to remind people of racism and differences . Racism will disappear when you forget about it .

    • @DFOlover1
      @DFOlover1 10 місяців тому +19

      @@AshrafOsama-p8ino one mentioned racism but you. And it’s stupid to believe racism disappears just because you ignore it lmao

  • @kritika91
    @kritika91 Рік тому +8

    This guys a medical student with a show like this? Very rare. Reminds me of that doctor mike guy. The look and ability to talk. Interesting.

  • @Tsala29
    @Tsala29 Рік тому +2

    Exactly what I needed to see! Hopefully you get the chance to do a Neurosurgeon at some point.

  • @katrinaatkins6308
    @katrinaatkins6308 6 місяців тому +1

    What a great interview. I enjoyed listening to him.

  • @jamielevine3821
    @jamielevine3821 Рік тому +6

    Zach these interviews are great!!

  • @Parrothead-nk4gi
    @Parrothead-nk4gi 14 днів тому

    Excellent and inspiring conversation.

  • @Krish-kz2ww
    @Krish-kz2ww Рік тому +8

    Such an insightful talk...Even for a non medical student✨✨

  • @ChosenWon
    @ChosenWon 5 місяців тому

    A great interview.

  • @JN-kk4nk
    @JN-kk4nk Рік тому +2

    What an inspirational persona!! Great interview

  • @lycanunleashed
    @lycanunleashed 11 місяців тому +6

    he is more qualified then i will ever be even in 10 reincarnations

  • @sameerebrahim8718
    @sameerebrahim8718 Рік тому +3

    Absolutely amazing bro, could you do one with an orthopedic surgeon please?

  • @arjunsreekumar8185
    @arjunsreekumar8185 Рік тому +3

    This was amazing! I aspire to be a CT surgeon and this was so insightful. Thank you :)

  • @NillaThunder13
    @NillaThunder13 Рік тому +7

    Wow this was great ! 🤩

  • @DrOnumba
    @DrOnumba 7 місяців тому +12

    Wow watching this is just firing me up, especially knowing he is a Nigerian like me. I need to do more!

    • @xQz00
      @xQz00 5 місяців тому +1

      Same here!

  • @abcdefghijklmno1009
    @abcdefghijklmno1009 Рік тому +2

    I'm confused. So he did 5 years general surgery, 2 chief years, 2 research years, and then 2 years fellowship? Dang that's much more than I expected.

  • @DCYTB
    @DCYTB 9 місяців тому +2

    Oh this is a brilliant, brilliant person

  • @marqevietoney9737
    @marqevietoney9737 9 місяців тому +3

    This is a great interview, you can tell doc is well educated

  • @A.O280
    @A.O280 5 місяців тому

    This was a great interview! Wow his wow is also a doctor

  • @summerdow7149
    @summerdow7149 Рік тому +6

    Wait, how many years did it take for Dr. Okusayna to become a cardiothoracic surgeon? Did he say 18?

    • @TheZachHighleyshow
      @TheZachHighleyshow  Рік тому +7

      18 years of higher education and training yea

    • @summerdow7149
      @summerdow7149 Рік тому

      @@TheZachHighleyshow thank you!:) I love this podcast 💕♥️

  • @PNeel99
    @PNeel99 6 місяців тому

    What a beautiful interview

  • @emretoner8282
    @emretoner8282 Рік тому

    Thank you for this fantastic interview

  • @gilbertoppong74
    @gilbertoppong74 6 місяців тому +7

    He gives me a Ben Carson vibes

  • @Anthony1._288
    @Anthony1._288 11 місяців тому

    Absolutely amazing

  • @bullet24698
    @bullet24698 4 місяці тому +4

    Tyler the creators pops😂

  • @livelaughscience
    @livelaughscience Рік тому +5

    Some interviews with female surgeons would be cool to see

    • @TheZachHighleyshow
      @TheZachHighleyshow  Рік тому +3

      Hey you can check out my neurosurgery interview, urology interview, and OB-GYN interview, but more to come!

  • @kevk4908
    @kevk4908 5 місяців тому +5

    Tyler, the creator, is that you?

  • @mohamedazizjallouli8591
    @mohamedazizjallouli8591 Рік тому +5

    great video !! plastic surgeon ASAP please !

  • @enod9746
    @enod9746 6 місяців тому +4

    The trade off here, is that you have no social life whatsoever. It is you, the patients and the hospital. Just did not work for me. I respect my colleagues who took it all the way.

  • @MrMsquare1
    @MrMsquare1 5 місяців тому

    The introduction burst my head

  • @medicogram
    @medicogram Рік тому +1

    Great podcast! 🫶🏻

  • @toreyburse1324
    @toreyburse1324 5 місяців тому +1

    My good friend Shawn ( Dr Doans) was a heart surgeon. He got killed in a car accident.

  • @dventurimramos
    @dventurimramos Рік тому +2

    Awesome

  • @TheDufteLady
    @TheDufteLady 6 місяців тому +1

    Is there one with neurologist?

  • @sundavel
    @sundavel Місяць тому

    I'd like to hear more about why Dr. Okusanya left UPMC. I've heard rumors but haven't gotten the full story yet but im working on it. 😅

    • @sundavel
      @sundavel Місяць тому

      Follow up: Apparently there were racist comments made about Dr. Okusanya at UPMC by a department head that were recorded. I hope he sued the pants off them!

  • @SaraMahmasani
    @SaraMahmasani 5 місяців тому

    Amazing interview :)

  • @alucuron
    @alucuron Рік тому

    This was so good

  • @TarcisioTrujillo-w8j
    @TarcisioTrujillo-w8j Рік тому +3

    When did Tyler the creator become a surgeon?

  • @thebehaviouristguy
    @thebehaviouristguy Рік тому

    I like this style...

  • @livinglegend1249
    @livinglegend1249 4 місяці тому +1

    Why is this literally Tyler the Creator

  • @andrewtaylor1610
    @andrewtaylor1610 10 місяців тому +2

    He looks like a cross between Tyler the Creator and Ben Carson

  • @DrLeeBrainSurg
    @DrLeeBrainSurg 9 місяців тому

    WOW!

  • @semeionsho
    @semeionsho 5 місяців тому +1

    That name is Yoruba Nigerian! Lovely!

  • @Sammy-hl9wb
    @Sammy-hl9wb 5 місяців тому +3

    I thought you were interviewing Tyler the Creator for a second

  • @pablo9471
    @pablo9471 6 місяців тому +1

    Tyler the doctor

  • @SalaliCherokee
    @SalaliCherokee 2 місяці тому

    😢

  • @DrDale21
    @DrDale21 7 місяців тому +1

    Next time ask their salary

  • @eunicemaringah4401
    @eunicemaringah4401 5 місяців тому

    A black JOB!! 🎉🎉

  • @dwl2601
    @dwl2601 2 місяці тому

    “Is the juice worth the squeeze?”

  • @rigdenwangdi2114
    @rigdenwangdi2114 Місяць тому

    Tyler the creator in another universe...great podcast tho...amazing guy

  • @kalenuka-bestlifegeng461
    @kalenuka-bestlifegeng461 11 місяців тому +2

    I would love to see an interview with a black female cardio thoracic surgeon

  • @TanYihua-ge4yd
    @TanYihua-ge4yd 4 місяці тому +1

    Wtf that is tyler the creator

  • @orthodoxxin
    @orthodoxxin 7 місяців тому +1

    Why tf do you look like Tyler The Creator's dad?

  • @judjudersawn2596
    @judjudersawn2596 7 місяців тому +2

    You sacrifice a lot to become a CT Surgeon... part of that sacrifice is your medical knowledge... You lose a lot of practical medical ability becoming a heart proceduralist.

  • @bbglovers7122
    @bbglovers7122 4 місяці тому

    Foreman

  • @Greenlightandgo
    @Greenlightandgo 6 місяців тому

    what a fail of an intro. does all that talking about his accomplishments then the first he lets him respond is "if you did it again would you do it differently! herrr derrr" like honestly. no class. at least welcome the guest ffs.