I Almost Quit After This Week… (Surgical Residency Reality)

A lot of people ask what it’s really like to become a doctor. In this video, I take you through a full week in my life as a plastic surgeon in training, working nearly 80 hours including a 24 hour call shift. This is not the version you see on TV or social media. This is the real schedule, the pressure, the sacrifices, and the mindset it takes to survive and grow in surgical training. If you’re a premed student, medical student, or just curious about the reality of medicine, this video will give you insight into what this path actually demands. I also share lessons and advice I wish I knew earlier, especially if you’re considering going to medical school or going into a competitive specialty like surgery. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 03:39 Framework for personal statements 07:49 Informed consent before you go into medicine 11:00 Gym 12:14 Post 24 hour call rant 16:23 Final thoughts If you're serious about medicine, watch this all the way through. Subscribe for more real insight into the journey from CNA to plastic surgeon in training.