Path Of A Doctor

Burnout gets treated like a personal failing in medicine, something you're supposed to meditate or wellness-seminar your way out of. It isn't. This episode breaks down why burnout is a systems problem first and a personal one second, what it actually looks like day to day, and what you can realistically control to prevent and treat it. This one's for anyone in medicine at any stage, me...

If you're a new attending or about to finish residency, this one is for you. I cover the things nobody sits you down and explains before you cross the line from resident to staff physician: how stress changes rather than disappears, why saying yes to everything will cost you your schedule and your sanity, how to think about flexibility in your contracts, and why your finances need more attenti...

This video is for medical students who want the behind-the-scenes playbook that no one hands you on day one. Not study tips, not exam strategies. The real stuff: how medicine actually works as a social and professional environment, what differentiates students who get opportunities from those who do not, and how to build the reputation and relationships that will follow you into residency. Whether...

A premed student shadowed me recently, and it reminded me of everything nobody told me when I was in their shoes. In this episode, I break down what med schools are actually looking for once you have cleared the GPA and MCAT cutoff. Spoiler: it is not more grades. We cover: Why GPA and MCAT only get your foot in the door The physician roles framework and how to use it in premed Depth over breadth...

Why after all those years of training and work do you feel so empty? 00:00 Introduction: The Unspoken Struggles of Doctors 01:59 The Achievement Trap in Medicine 05:37 Redefining Success and Finding Fulfillment 07:24 Treatment: Addressing the Root Causes 11:37 Rebuilding Your Identity Beyond Medicine 16:08 Conclusion: Building a Life, Not Just a Career Follow Along: 🤝 Community - https://www.skoo...

Let's talk about how to make the best of residency! Follow Along: 🤝 Community - https://www.skool.com/path-of-a-doctor-community-2383/about?ref=5155176e9b914782b3983a512f24b00a 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor 🐦 Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/pathofadoctor 🎵 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@pathofadoctor 💌 Website/Newsletter: https://www.pathofadoctor.com 🎙YouTube: h...

After two years the platform and I are back and excited to get going! Follow Along: 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/pathofadoctor 🎵 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@pathofadoctor 💌 Website/Newsletter: https://www.pathofadoctor.com 🎙YouTube: https://youtu.be/VaYcoo7epNk Personal💌 Website: https://www.thezeja.com 📸 Instagram -   / thezeja  ...

Rounding is a skill that you’ll have to learn as a medical student and resident. Do it the right way, and it will make your days a lot more efficient and enjoyable. Follow Along: 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/pathofadoctor 🎵 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@pathofadoctor 💌 Website/Newsletter: https://www.pathofadoctor.com 🎙YouTube: https:...

Think very carefully about why you want to become a physician. Let’s talk about some things you should consider that aren’t talked about often. Follow Along: 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/pathofadoctor 🎵 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@pathofadoctor 💌 Website/Newsletter: https://www.pathofadoctor.com 🎙YouTube: https://youtu.be/w1RYKUcjsu...

We have other videos going over mistakes pre-meds make when it comes to studying and more tactical stuff like that. This is bigger picture mistakes that can also apply to life in general. Follow Along: 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/pathofadoctor 🎵 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@pathofadoctor 💌 Website/Newsletter: https://www.pathofadoct...

Studying is obviously going to be a huge part of your life as a pre-med, med student, resident and doctor. Do it right. Follow Along: 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/pathofadoctor 🎵 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@pathofadoctor 💌 Website/Newsletter: https://www.pathofadoctor.com 🎙YouTube: https://youtu.be/RkUOOwkdU3A 📚Free Medical Educati...

Here are a few things I wish I knew as a fresh medical student starting medical school. Follow Along: 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/pathofadoctor 🎵 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@pathofadoctor 💌 Website/Newsletter: https://www.pathofadoctor.com 🎙Youtube:https://youtu.be/WElx0wB-9zU 📚Free Medical Education: https://www.youtube.com/chann...

Is being a physician really a "calling" or is it just a job? Many pre-meds are asked this question during medical school interviews. Many medical students are confused when they don''t quite feel this way. Follow Along: 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/pathofadoctor 🎵 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@pathofadoctor 💌 Website...

The third year of medical school can be a great time as you are finally doing the clinical stuff you thought you would be in medschool. Here are some tips to make the most of it and deal with the challenges it may bring.   00:00 Intro 00:15 Be An Asset 01:04 Simple Things 02:20 Be Prepared 03:35 Practice Now Follow Along: 📸 Instagram :  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor⁠ 🐦 Twitter :  ⁠htt...

The third year of medical school can be a great time as you are finally doing the clinical stuff you thought you would be in medschool. Here are some tips to make the most of it and deal with the challenges it may bring.   00:00 Intro  00:38 Rotation Order  02:10 Relationships  02:53 Do What You Can  04:32 Bread And Butter  05:19 Future Thinking  05:54 Habits Fol...

Medical school is going to be a significant portion of your life. This can be good or bad depending on how you handle it. Here are a few things I wish I knew before starting this journey to becoming a doctor.    00:00 Intro  00:27 Main Thing  01:56 Money  03:20 Feel It Out  03:54 Find Your People 04:53 Explore  06:02 Future Planning Follow Along: 📸 Instagram : h...

Life is busier than ever whether you are a pre-med, med student, resident or attending doctor and actually, in whatever career you have. Let's talk about how to be more productivity and get the most out of your time.    00:00 Intro  00:46 Schedule  02:10 Workplace  03:08 Routine  04:09 Night Before  04:45 Rewards Follow Along: 📸 Instagram : https://www.instagram...

Procrastination will be part of your pursuit no matter how much you love what you are doing. Let's talk about it and how to beat it.  00:00 Intro  00:55 Motivation  02:03 Next Step  03:20 Find Enjoyment  04:33 Parkinson's Law  05:06 Rewards Follow Along: 📸 Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor 🐦 Twitter : https://twitter.com/pathofadoctor 🎵 Tiktok : h...

Do grades actually matter? You spend so much time studying in pre-med, medical school, residency and onwards. So does it actually have a meaningful impact on your actual performance and real life skill?   00:00 Intro  00:21 Broken System  02:00 Busy Work  04:49 Outdated Process Follow Along: 📸 Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor 🐦 Twitter : https://twitter.com...

The question comes up often, "do you regret becoming a doctor?". Let's go through that and think about what may cause some people to regret becoming a doctor after years of pre-med, medical school and residency.   00:00 Intro  00:33 Reality Is Different  02:40 Clock Is Ticking  04:30 Opportunity Cost  04:55 Not The Good Old Days Follow Along: 📸 Instagram : https://www.ins...

Choosing a specialty is a very important decision that changes the course of your life as a doctor. Be very careful and thoughtful when deciding as a young medical student or pre-med, what specialty you want to do as a doctor.    00:00 Intro   01:46 More To It  03:54 Treat Everything With Respect  05:36 Think For Yourself  07:15 Play Your Game   Follow Along: &nb...

Pursuing medicine is extremely expensive and the payoff is not what it used to be. You need to learn how money works, before becoming a doctor so you know what to do with it once you have it. 00:00 Intro 01:31 Asset vs Liabilities 03:41 Compound Interest 06:21 Be Mature And Do You 07:30 Budget 08:55 Experiences Over Things Follow Along: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor 🐦 Twit...

Shadowing doctors can be a really great way to get a taste of a specialty and get to know the right people in medical school before becoming a resident doctor, or in pre-med before becoming a medical student. 00:00 Intro 02:02 Find Who’s Available 03:50 Communicate With Them 05:44 Prepare 06:55 Day Of Follow Along: 📸 Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor 🐦 Twitter -  htt...

There are way more efficient ways to learn than going to class in medical school. There are pros and cons to the method, let's chat about it.  00:00 Intro 00:50 The Problem is Volume 01:24 Find The Most Efficient Way 03:59 Pros and Cons Follow Along: 📸 Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor 🐦 Twitter -  https://twitter.com/pathofadoctor 🎵 Tiktok -  https://www....

Is it really worth going through all that work and time to become a doctor? Let's talk about it. 00:00 Intro 00:41 Sacrifice 01:26 Money 02: 30 Lack of Control 03:51 Lots To Learn 04:40 Delayed Responsibility 05:51 Stable Job 07:22 Collaborative 07:40 Kind A Cool Follow Along: 📸 Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/pathofadoctor 🐦 Twitter -  https://twitter.com/pathofadoctor 🎵 Tikto...