Medical School Isn't Everything.

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46 thoughts on “Medical School Isn't Everything.”

  6. So true, Shaun. Thank you for being so open about your experiences. I'm starting medical school this year and will definitely keep this in mind. Keep up the great work. I can only hope to be half the medical school youtuber that you are (:

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  9. I’m so sorry for your loss shaun. I admire how open and honest you are with your life, as well as your perseverance to continue with everything! Keep climbing!🙏🏼💪🏼

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  10. I love how honest and open you are with us Shaun, I am so sorry for your loss. Med school is hard and it's important to take a step back just like you did to realise it's not everything. I had the same reakthru when my grandpa died, the day it happened I had to get home and study for an exam i had the day after. When that exam was done I took two weeks off and life started feeling different.

    It is hard to be productive all the time and excell on all sides of life all thru med school but you're getting back to it slowly and I'm happy for you. Hope you"ll be able to find some balance this year, sending you a lot of love!

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  11. Thinking of you and thank you so much for sharing. At the end of the day, we have to force the balance in our lives and prioritize God, health, family and then career.

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  13. I appreciate your transparency and how much work you put in to continue a youtube channel and also become a doctor. I can't imagine the mental toll that had especially during very stressful times of medical school. I'm only just taking my MCAT and It is stressful and makes me think a lot about the future. I appreciate how much you share about your experience and also keep taking care of yourself, don't stop that.

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  14. Thank you for sharing this was definitely needed. Med school would be way easier if life didn’t happen but as you said we have to prioritize other aspects of our life as well. And think about it, if we ignore these things now and go on with the grind in med school, when will it be important? Cause it’s gets harder/less time than now.

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  15. Really sorry for your loss Shaun, keeping you and your family in prayers! You've come a long way and its been fun being with you on this journey cause I remember your first video of your care package from medical school and here you are in the last year; you are meant to shine so keep at it but yeah true what you spoke about is very honest and grounded👍✌🏽.

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  16. Thank you for being vulnerable with us Shaun, I am sorry for your loss. As someone who has followed your journey from almost day 1, I can say that you have been doing great balancing everything that comes with the grind. I am starting medical school in July and you have been a huge inspiration for me throughout the last 4 years of undergrad to keep pushing through by providing a real look at what med school is like, good and bad. Make sure to keep balancing your life out and your audience will always be here ready to watch when you have time ✌🏼

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  17. Hey Shaun,

    What has been your favorite and least favorite rotation(s)?

    Also, if you should start a weekly video, with your friend from the Kevin Jubbal video, just sharing funny OR stories. That was great!

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  19. Shaun, so sorry for your loss. Thank you for reminding us what is important in life. So important to have family and love ones to share our successes. Your are an inspiration and example of what a caring compassionate physician should be. I am entering my 34th year of practice in primary care and in a few years will be retiring. We need young future doctors like you to carry the torch.

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  20. Thank you for talking about this. In August 2022 my favorite person in the world, my grandmother, passed away. I had just started my second year of med school. I took some time to see her before she passed, but it was still very sudden and unexpected. It's very true that medical school isn't everything, and you really have to remind yourself of that, because the ones who don't are the ones who become incredibly jaded and lose their empathy along the way. There is so much more to life. I've also gained weight, developed chronic back/neck pain, and depression, and not until I started putting my health before school did I truly see an improvement in my life and my grades. Our worth is not equivalent to our grades, which residency we pursue, what our step scores are, or anything else superficial. Thanks for sharing 🙂

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  21. Condolences to you and your fam. ❤Thank you for sharing and for being vulnerable Shaun. I think I needed to hear this and I’m sure others do as well. I’m currently studying for my OT boards and OT school has been a majority of my life these last 3 years. But something we all need to remember is that occupational balance and self care is just as important as school

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  22. Shaun, we do not know each other, but honestly I believe you are one the most balanced Youtuber's Sorry for your loss, but I know your Father would be very proud of you. Its all about being true to yourself. The medical world will be blessed to have you as a physician. Remember, you need to self care to care for others.

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  25. So sorry for your loss Shaun, thank you for even making this.

    I am starting med school this fall and I think this is what I needed to hear. I am definitely worried about having to put everything else I love on pause for 4+ years.

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  27. Oh my goodness Shaun, I didn't know that your dad passed away. I am incredibly sorry. You are very right: life happens outside of medical school (or medical school applications, in my case) and it is important to remember that. I have had a lot of challenges in my journey to medical school and have been having similar thoughts to yours in recent weeks, so this video was very poignant.
    Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, I'm sure they'll inspire many others like they inspired me.
    Again, I'm really sorry for your loss. I will say a prayer for your dad, may he rest in perfect peace. Take care.

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  31. Hey Shaun, I lost my dad in my first week of medical school. I’m at the end of my 3rd year now and it feels like a distant yet recent memory at the same time. I didn’t take time off and coped by studying, in hindsight I think I should have and I’m glad you were able to take that time. I’m sorry this happened and I hope you have a great support system. Hang in there and congrats on your last year.

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  33. Thanks for imparting this bit of wisdom – I admire your outlook on medicine and life in general, as well as your genuine transparency. You're going to make a great doctor, in whatever field you end up deciding; we're all rooting for you!! 🙂

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  36. Hey Shaun. I just wanted to say don’t worry about not posting much lately. I know you might feel guilty by not keeping up with one of your hobbies, but being a medical student is hard and you have a lot on your plate, so it’s good to take a step back to focus on your wellbeing

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  37. Wow! Last year of medical school 😲 time is flying by! Just yesterday it feels I was watching your unpacking video of things your school gave you 😅

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  38. I'm so sorry for you loss Shaun i can't imagine losing my father. I resonate with your message so much, this is the year we kill it bro both in school and in everything else we love to do. Sending some of my energy your way (hands raised above my head*).

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  42. Oh I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. He will rest in peace God 🙏 is taking care of him.❤❤❤He is so proud of you! Give your Mom a big hug for me. In Sept will be 2 yrs since I lost my husband. I'm still in a dark place. I'm glad u knew enough to take a rotation off and regroup , take care of family and you. I was so proud of u ❤❤ your rant was needed u needed to say it all get it out. I learned in nursing school the same things. Mental health is as important as physical health. OMG 🎉I'm so excited your in your 4th yr
    I've had the honor of watching u grow from day 1. Do u watch Dr. Max Fienstein he's so awesome
    I hope I spelled his name rt
    Has some awesome anesthesiologist videos. Sorry for my rant. U made me do it!!😅I did miss u.❤❤❤

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  44. Hey Shaun,

    Man I was in complete shock when you mentioned your dad had passed away. I am very sorry for your loss, and I can't imagine how hard this has been on you and your family. My deepest condolences. I know he's watching over you and is incredibly proud of the person you have become. This has been my favorite video, the raw emotional connection, vulnerability, and reminding us that your are human too. Often times, medical students on YouTube show how superhuman they are, and hide their lows in fear of being looked differently. No one really talks about the reality of medicine, and this was incredibly honest and genuine. Thank you!

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  45. Just watched the video Shaun. I lost my dad at age 14 so I can partly resonate with your pain. Grief is really something that never goes away, we just learn to make it apart of us. I’m glad you took the personal time for yourself. Medical school really takes everything out of you but it’s great to see you’re doing better and prioritizing the gym and what not. Cant wait to see the next vlog

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