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THE MOCK INTERVIEW | Residency Edition

A fourth-year medical student participates in a mock interview for a residency program in anesthesiology. The interviewee shares personal background information and discusses their decision to pursue anesthesiology due to their desire to serve diverse and underserved communities. They also mention their personal traits including being adaptable and observant but struggling with imposter syndrome. The interviewee talks about their research on diversity and sheds light on the importance of diversity in residency programs. They express their interest in the particular program due to their familiarity with the faculty and residents, the program's values on diversity, and the opportunity to learn from diverse attendings. Finally, the interviewee asks the interviewer about what they consider to be a strong resident at their program.

MEDICAL SCHOOL ISN'T FOR YOU IF...

In the video "MEDICAL SCHOOL ISN'T FOR YOU IF...", the YouTubers highlight several reasons why medical school may not be the right path for some individuals. These reasons include lack of passion, pressure from family or peers, unwillingness to accept criticism, and lack of ability to work well with others in the medical field. They emphasize the importance of treating patients with respect, accepting failure and criticism, being adaptable, and having a willingness to learn as key traits for success in the medical field. However, they also acknowledge that medicine can be a great career for those who are truly passionate about it and urge viewers to subscribe to their channel for more helpful information.

SAYING GOODBYE (for now)

The Chocolate Docs discuss the future of their channel as they will be in different cities due to their residency positions. They will continue to do live streams, social media updates, and topic-specific content. Their long-term goal is to establish a non-profit organization. They thank their supporters and encourage viewers to leave suggestions for easy videos in the comments section. They give their final goodbye and express gratitude for their platform, thanking their supporters for their encouragement and sweet comments. They encourage viewers to love themselves because they are important.

HOW WE DECIDED ON OB/GYN AND ANESTHESIOLOGY!!

In a YouTube video titled "HOW WE DECIDED ON OB/GYN AND ANESTHESIOLOGY!!," two medical students explain how they came to choose their respective specialties of anesthesiology and obstetrics and gynecology. They describe how they based their decisions on their passion, personality, and work lifestyle. Both students also emphasize the importance of networking and finding mentors in the medical field. Additionally, the speaker encourages viewers not to compare themselves to others during the residency application process, and instead focus on oneself and seek support and advice from others.

SHARING OUR ENTIRE RESIDENCY APPLICATION + WHERE WE APPLIED TO

In the YouTube video "SHARING OUR ENTIRE RESIDENCY APPLICATION + WHERE WE APPLIED TO," two residents share their experience and provide advice for others. They discuss the ERAS application process, stress the importance of being honest and filling out every section, and suggest presenting a coherent "brand" in your application. They also share their strategy for deciding where to apply, with one choosing big cities and programs with a focus on family planning, underserved populations, and diversity, while the other applied to programs due to the competitiveness of OB. They advise aiming for a certain number of interviews and emphasize transparency by sharing their entire application process.

HOW NETWORKING HELPED US MATCH INTO RESIDENCY!!

Sure! In this video, the creators discuss the importance of networking to make oneself competitive for residency. They recommend finding an advisor and a mentor in one's desired specialty, as well as talking to program directors, attendings, and residents. Networking involves being proactive, confident, and intentional about what you want from the relationship with your mentor or program director. Knowing your application and how competitive you are is also essential, as it prepares you for any questions that may come up. Finally, the speakers share personal anecdotes of how networking helped them during the residency application process.

WE MATCHED!!!

Jessica Tracy and her friend Clinton both match into their top residency programs, as shown in a YouTube video called "WE MATCHED!!!" They express gratitude for the guidance and blessings from God, their family, and friends throughout their medical education. Clinton shares how challenging it was for him to go through medical school and the anxiety he faced not knowing if he would match until the very end. Nonetheless, they both express joy and appreciation for the support they received and celebrate their matching.

our experience as black medical students, chile...

This video features two black medical students discussing their experiences in the medical field during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement. They express the challenges of speaking out about racism and microaggressions faced in the medical field and the difficulty of balancing stress and the need for a strong support system while being evaluated and graded. They encourage understanding and education on issues of systemic racism, advocating for healthcare professionals to take responsibility in preventing the spread of COVID-19 and promoting good hygiene practices. They also emphasize the importance of healthy coping mechanisms during the pandemic and encourage viewers to support businesses and organizations advocating for the movement while staying safe and wearing masks.

MED SCHOOL STORYTIME: RESIDENCY INTERVIEW FAIL!

The speaker in this video shares her experience of technical difficulties during virtual residency interviews due to poor internet connection and microphone problems. She emphasizes the importance of remaining flexible, adaptable, and professional during the interviews to showcase important characteristics that residency programs are looking for. The speaker also recommends sending a follow-up note to apologize for any difficulties experienced and to showcase one's personality and skill set. In the conclusion, the speaker encourages viewers to support black-owned businesses and invites feedback and interaction.

GRWM: black women and hair, interview season, match day updates!

The YouTube video features an interview between two black medical professionals who discuss their hair journeys, struggles of maintaining healthy hair during study periods, and how wigs have been a perfect solution to protective styling. They also provide tutorials for using Duvolle curling wand and flat iron and offer a promo code for a discount. The speakers share their experiences of wearing natural hairstyles in professional settings and advise black women to wear their hair in whichever style they feel comfortable with, without worrying about others' opinions. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of feeling comfortable and confident during interview season, and advise final year medical students to pick up hobbies and stay occupied before residency.