Life as a Patient-Doctor

Residency Burnout Prevention: Sleep, Caffeine, Mindfulness & Getting Help: Wellness Talk for PGY-1 Internal Medicine and Psychiatry New ResidentsChief Psychiatry resident Dr. Stephanie Moss explains how burnout can progress over time into depression and suicidal ideation, noting 2009 data that 9–12% of residents met criteria for depression and 6% reported suicidal thoughts, with higher risk am...

The American Psychiatric Association's 2026 conference sheds light on a critical issue affecting the medical and psychiatric community: doctor's have mental health conditions too! In this video, psychiatrists open up about their personal struggles with bipolar, PTSD, LGBT stigma, and burnout, sharing their experiences and insights gained from their residency and medical training. The discu...

On Life as a Patient Doctor, Dr. Stephanie Moss interviews “MS,” a Quebec medical student and first in her family to pursue medicine, who describes navigating medical school while living with lupus cerebritis and later being diagnosed with bipolar I disorder. MS recounts repeated depressive episodes, course cancellations, accommodations, a neurologist-guided medication change that improved memory,...

In this video, I share a personal experience of making a HIPAA mistake in medicine and the valuable lessons I learned from it. As a doctor who is active online, I understand the importance of maintaining medical ethics and upholding the standards of the medical profession, especially when it comes to digital doctor-patient interactions. I discuss how medical content creators, including med student...

Dr. Moss interviews Dr. Angelina “Gina” Bortoletto, a new PGY1 pathology resident at Mass General Brigham who earned her MD-PhD at Baylor and was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease after about a decade of worsening GI symptoms and medical gaslighting, often being told it was anxiety. Join Dr. Bortoletto as she shares her personal journey to residency, offering valuable insights and advice to medical s...

In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Rigert shares her personal experiences and insights on the cost of being a female doctor and surgeon, shedding light on the often-overlooked issues of anorexia and burnout that affect many medical students, premed, and future doctors. As a medical doctor, Dr. Rigert understands the pressures of med school, residency life, and the medical career, and how...

As a medical student or future doctor, navigating the challenges of medical school and residency can be daunting, but what if you also have a disability to consider? In this video, Dr. Moss presents at a Lived Experience Conference to explore the complex issue of disclosure for doctors with disabilities, and how it may impact their md journey. From premed advice to residency interview tips, we del...

From premed to medical school to matching into psychiatry residency — this is my full journey. In this video, I share my real experience navigating the path to becoming a physician, including my premed journey, medical school vlog moments, and what it took to successfully match into psychiatry. If you're wondering how to get into medical school, what medical student life is really like, or nee...

Join Mary as she shares her inspiring story of overcoming USMLE failure and two Leaves of Absence to achieve her dream of matching in internal medicine residency. Despite facing the setback of failing the USMLE STEP1, Mary persevered and was still able to secure a match in internal medicine. In this video, she opens up about her medical school journey, including her experience with USMLE step 1, a...

In this emotional and personal video, I'm sharing my story of miscarriage, which occurred at just 6 weeks into my pregnancy as a doctor with endometriosis. As someone who has experienced the challenges of infertility and the ups and downs of the ivf journey, I want to offer support and solidarity to others who may be going through similar miscarriage struggles. For those trying to conceive, it...

Processing a threatened miscarriage during a first time pregnancy can be a highly emotional and challenging experience, affecting not only the physical health but also the mental health of the individual. For those undergoing infertility struggles or fertility treatments such as ivf, the risk of miscarriage can be particularly daunting, making the journey to parenthood even more stressful. It'...

Join me as I share my personal journey of becoming a pregnant residency doctor after overcoming infertility with endometriosis, a challenge that many women in medicine face. As a medical student and future physician, I never thought that I would struggle with reproductive health issues such as endometriosis, but it has been a significant part of my story. While preparing for ivf and I am excited t...

Are you a pre-med considering a career in medicine and wondering about the financial implications of attending medical school? This video, Medical School Finances Exposed: The Truth About Debt & Income, is designed to provide pre-med advice and shed light on the medical school journey, including the costs associated with studying medicine. We will discuss the importance of saving for mcat &amp...

Are you a medical student looking to excel in your clinical rotations and set yourself up for success in medical residency? This video reveals 10 secrets for success in medical school clinical rotations, providing valuable insights and study tips to help you navigate this critical phase of your medical education. From patient care and clinical knowledge to study resources and student wellness, we...

In this video, I share my personal journey of how I went from failing to passing the USMLE Step 3 exam, a crucial step for medical students in the United States. As a med student, I understand the struggles of navigating the USMLE series, which includes USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, and finally, the USMLE Step 3. My experience with the USMLE step 2 exam also played a significant role in preparing me...

Dr. Moss, a Psychiatry Resident and Chief Resident for Medical Student Education, shares an honest and empowering talk on how to obtain testing accommodations for medical exams like the USMLE and COMLEX.Drawing from her own experiences navigating disability disclosure and accommodations in medical training, Dr. Moss breaks down:✅ How to build a strong case for USMLE accommodations✅ What to inclu...

Dive into Monster the disturbing true story of Ed Gein, the real-life inspiration behind horror icons like Psycho, Silence of the Lambs, and Texas Chainsaw Massacre. In this Netflix Monster: Ed Gein reaction and psychiatric breakdown, a psychiatry doctor explores the psychological, forensic, and neurodevelopmental aspects of one of America’s most infamous killers. From psychosis, hallucinations, a...

Join us for a powerful and informative LMSA conference recording exploring disability disclosure, equity, and diversity in medical residency applications. In this conversation, Dr. Moss a PGY-2 Psychiatry Resident, opens up about her journey with personal health challenges and the impact of disclosing her disabilities during medical school and residency applications. She shares the pros and cons o...

Join Dr. Juan Medina, MD as he shares his extraordinary journey from being a nurse to becoming a psychiatry resident. In this inspiring Life as a Patient-Doctor interview with Dr. Moss, Dr. Medina opens up about his experiences, challenges, and triumphs as he navigated the path to medical school and beyond. If you're a premed student or a future doctor looking for valuable insights and advice,...

In this video, I respond to some of the most intense reactions—both supportive and critical to my Doximity article, “Why Medicine's Definition of Professionalism Needs to Change.” As a psychiatry resident, I’ve experienced firsthand how professionalism can be weaponized in medical training, especially when you challenge the status quo. From online hate to personal attacks, I’m diving into the...

In this episode, Dr. Moss shares a deeply personal story of almost being dismissed from medical school multiple times for USMLE STEP failure, Leave of Absence, and "Professionalism" before finally graduating with her medical doctorate. Dr. Moss, now a psychiatry resident and co-chief resident for medical student education, recalls the academic and emotional challenges faced, including failing USML...

Join Dr. Wittry, MD, a Palliative Medicine Doctor as she shares her expertise on empowering women physicians against burnout, a critical issue affecting many healthcare professionals today. As a physician herself, Dr. Wittry understands the challenges women in medicine face, from nurse practitioner burnout to physician assistant burnout, and the impact it has on their well-being and patient care....

As a medical student I went through IVF egg retrievals for egg freezing. I've learned so much along the way that I wish I knew beforehand. From understanding fertility awareness and reproductive health to navigating the world of fertility drugs and IVF support, there's a lot to take in. In this video, I'm sharing my personal experience and the lessons I've learned to help you prepare for your own...

Meet Dr. A.D. a MD medical resident in Canada who shares her journey navigating the challenges of medical school and residency while living with a chronic disability. She discusses the difficulties of balancing health and rigorous training, the importance of accessibility resources, and offers practical advice on how to advocate for disability accommodations. Dr. A.D. also touches on the positive...

In this video, I share my personal experience of failing USMLE Step 3 and what I learned from it. As a medical student who failed STEP1 and now a Psychiatry Resident, I know how daunting the USMLE exams can be, and failing can be a huge setback. But I believe that failure is an opportunity to learn and grow. In this video, I'll share my story of how I approached USMLE Step 3, what went wrong,...