Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Medical YouTuber Santiago AQ recently published a video titled "Why I Didn't Apply to Residency" where he discusses leaving medicine to pursue entrepreneurship/content creation. As someone who left medicine to pursue a similar career path a few years ago, here are my thoughts and reactions to his decision.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction
01:14 - Lifestyle
03:44 - Options within Medicine
05:46 - Entrepreneurship
11:15 - The Decision to Leave Medicine
16:03 - Sunk Cost Fallacy
18:38 - Final Thoughts
LINKS FROM VIDEO:
WHY I Quit Plastic Surgery Residency: youtu.be/PO-8tgx3UP8
How to Start a YouTube Business β What They DON'T Tell You: youtu.be/YWCaRjm2CUI
Why I DIDN'T... Anesthesiology: youtu.be/zhHc1WzNBbk
@SantiagoAQ video: youtube.com/watch?v=8KosSl2Kimw
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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).
Medical YouTuber Santiago AQ recently published a video titled "Why I Didn't Apply to Residency" where he discusses leaving medicine to pursue entrepreneurship/content creation. As someone who left medicine to pursue a similar career path a few years ago, here are my thoughts and reactions to his decision.
π― Join this channel for exclusive perks:
youtube.com/channel/UC8KZzzSLN6r0jbPJvWC5f9g/join
π Website & blog - kevinjubbal.com
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πΈ Instagram - instagram.com/kevinjubbalmd
π¦ Twitter - twitter.com/kevinjubbalmd
π£οΈ Facebook - facebook.com/kevinjubbalmd
π΅ Tiktok - tiktok.com/@kevinjubbalmd
π₯ My Youtube Gear: kit.co/kevinjubbalmd
π Hand-Picked Productivity Tools: amazon.com/shop/medschoolinsiders
π΅My Study Playlist: open.spotify.com/user/1231934998/playlist/5joGbr1aQAIbMcJ9bOvJlk?si=iOAxgKNTQt-rrp1L8g-YWQ
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction
01:14 - Lifestyle
03:44 - Options within Medicine
05:46 - Entrepreneurship
11:15 - The Decision to Leave Medicine
16:03 - Sunk Cost Fallacy
18:38 - Final Thoughts
LINKS FROM VIDEO:
WHY I Quit Plastic Surgery Residency: youtu.be/PO-8tgx3UP8
How to Start a YouTube Business β What They DON'T Tell You: youtu.be/YWCaRjm2CUI
Why I DIDN'T... Anesthesiology: youtu.be/zhHc1WzNBbk
@SantiagoAQ video: youtube.com/watch?v=8KosSl2Kimw
#quittingmedicine #medstudent #entrepreneurship
====================
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).
