Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
Burnout in medicine often comes from choosing the wrong specialty. Take the Specialty Quiz to find paths that fit your strengths and priorities: geni.us/specialty_quiz_kryqm
Dr. Gupta (@YashaGuptaMD ) discusses what practicing medicine feels like today and whether quitting medicine is worth considering. Do I agree? These are my takes on why it feels like so many doctors are quitting.
LINKS FROM VIDEO:
Reflecting on My Years in Med School with Dr. Pandey: The Premed Paradox: youtu.be/4SWDAOIJZzc?si=vnP8kNE71A2rMX0s
Atul Gawande - Being Mortal: geni.us/gvEdkh
Your Doctor Lied to You | What You Need to Know: youtu.be/eRs2JznNhUI?si=Lp25-vOiBxQXDyGv
How to Become the Top 5%: youtu.be/FlHSuYFb3cA
Small Changes, Big Difference | 2024 Miata ND3 Club (Sonoma Raceway): youtu.be/X3lnO6dvTt0
How Much Do Resident Doctors Make?💸 Per Hour Breakdown!: youtu.be/h5QbnP-UPp0?si=bMOs7HnVdYVbK2HS
What Are RVUs? This is How Doctors Are Paid💸: youtu.be/CM4l4ivB9Hk?si=uuUM4adntutP018z
Digital Doctor: geni.us/rNqPF
So You Want to Be Playlist youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2ADAFpTg5aaDaa9GX90-DO0aBsGLY8jQ&si=dPrfsShEGxI7lMRo
So You Want to Be a DERMATOLOGIST [Ep. 52]: youtu.be/QaSXqQSu14o?si=Q0SQ30_UtHwgEYrL
KJMD Why I Didn’t playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTCN43UFAlBqQyX72uI63y6lG_SsSbhmO&si=UXlaO3D_R-zIA8MS
Know more about the Finance Course: geni.us/phys_income_accel_kryd
WHY I Quit Plastic Surgery Residency: youtu.be/PO-8tgx3UP8?si=rx3cZDL1mBzDRHed
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
01:56 Evolutionary Psychology of a "Calling"
04:56 Systemic Friction: Titles & Red Tape
08:10 Public Trust & Screening Guidelines
11:38 Pandemic Lessons & Physician Integrity
18:14 The Economics of Debt & Compensation
23:50 Residency Limits & Specialty Choices
30:16 Alignment, Skills, & Literacy
40:48Attending Life: Autonomy & Flexibility
46:32 Privilege, Comparison, & Conclusion
#doctorreacts #doctorsquitting #medicalschool
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Disclaimer: Content of this video is my opinion and does not constitute medical advice. The content and associated links provide general information for general educational purposes only. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Kevin Jubbal, M.D. will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. May include affiliate links to Amazon. As an Amazon Associate, I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through them (at no extra cost to you).
Burnout in medicine often comes from choosing the wrong specialty. Take the Specialty Quiz to find paths that fit your strengths and priorities: geni.us/specialty_quiz_kryqm
Dr. Gupta (@YashaGuptaMD ) discusses what practicing medicine feels like today and whether quitting medicine is worth considering. Do I agree? These are my takes on why it feels like so many doctors are quitting.
LINKS FROM VIDEO:
Reflecting on My Years in Med School with Dr. Pandey: The Premed Paradox: youtu.be/4SWDAOIJZzc?si=vnP8kNE71A2rMX0s
Atul Gawande - Being Mortal: geni.us/gvEdkh
Your Doctor Lied to You | What You Need to Know: youtu.be/eRs2JznNhUI?si=Lp25-vOiBxQXDyGv
How to Become the Top 5%: youtu.be/FlHSuYFb3cA
Small Changes, Big Difference | 2024 Miata ND3 Club (Sonoma Raceway): youtu.be/X3lnO6dvTt0
How Much Do Resident Doctors Make?💸 Per Hour Breakdown!: youtu.be/h5QbnP-UPp0?si=bMOs7HnVdYVbK2HS
What Are RVUs? This is How Doctors Are Paid💸: youtu.be/CM4l4ivB9Hk?si=uuUM4adntutP018z
Digital Doctor: geni.us/rNqPF
So You Want to Be Playlist youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2ADAFpTg5aaDaa9GX90-DO0aBsGLY8jQ&si=dPrfsShEGxI7lMRo
So You Want to Be a DERMATOLOGIST [Ep. 52]: youtu.be/QaSXqQSu14o?si=Q0SQ30_UtHwgEYrL
KJMD Why I Didn’t playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTCN43UFAlBqQyX72uI63y6lG_SsSbhmO&si=UXlaO3D_R-zIA8MS
Know more about the Finance Course: geni.us/phys_income_accel_kryd
WHY I Quit Plastic Surgery Residency: youtu.be/PO-8tgx3UP8?si=rx3cZDL1mBzDRHed
Jubbal & Cars: youtube.com/@jubbalandcars
💯 Join this channel for exclusive perks:
youtube.com/channel/UC8KZzzSLN6r0jbPJvWC5f9g/join
🌍 Website & blog - kevinjubbalmd.com
💌 Weekly newsletter - kevinjubbalmd.com/newsletter
📸 Instagram - instagram.com/kevinjubbalmd
🐦 Twitter - twitter.com/kevinjubbalmd
🗣️ Facebook - facebook.com/kevinjubbalmd
🎵 Tiktok - tiktok.com/@kevinjubbalmd
🎥 My Youtube Gear: kit.co/kevinjubbalmd
👀 Hand Picked Productivity Tools: amazon.com/shop/medschoolinsiders
🎵My Study Playlist: open.spotify.com/user/1231934998/playlist/5joGbr1aQAIbMcJ9bOvJlk?si=iOAxgKNTQt-rrp1L8g-YWQ
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
01:56 Evolutionary Psychology of a "Calling"
04:56 Systemic Friction: Titles & Red Tape
08:10 Public Trust & Screening Guidelines
11:38 Pandemic Lessons & Physician Integrity
18:14 The Economics of Debt & Compensation
23:50 Residency Limits & Specialty Choices
30:16 Alignment, Skills, & Literacy
40:48Attending Life: Autonomy & Flexibility
46:32 Privilege, Comparison, & Conclusion
#doctorreacts #doctorsquitting #medicalschool
====================
Disclaimer: Content of this video is my opinion and does not constitute medical advice. The content and associated links provide general information for general educational purposes only. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Kevin Jubbal, M.D. will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. May include affiliate links to Amazon. As an Amazon Associate, I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through them (at no extra cost to you).
