Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
Is becoming a doctor the right path for you? Find out: medschoolinsiders.com/pre-med/signs-you-should-become-a-doctor
A premed student invested years preparing for med school, then decided it wasn't worth it. I'm reacting to Shaun Andersen's video interview. What happens if you want to change your mind about med school? What does walking away from the premed path really mean? How do you know when it's time to quit? Let's break it all down.
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WHY I Quit Plastic Surgery Residency: youtu.be/PO-8tgx3UP8
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
02:00 Motivation, College Path & Clinical Variety
06:24 The Turning Point: Physician Dissatisfaction
11:49 EMT Experience & Rumination Challenge
13:40 Specialty Outcomes: Longitudinal Care Axis
17:01 Family Reaction & Opportunity Cost
18:04 Gap Years: Pros, Cons, and Opportunity Cost
25:25 Finding the New Path: Technical Writing & Growth
28:09 Career Growth: Delegation and Leverage
31:04 No Regrets & The Unicorn Career
33:35 Finding Passion & The Metric for Success
35:47 Growth Through Challenge
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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).
Is becoming a doctor the right path for you? Find out: medschoolinsiders.com/pre-med/signs-you-should-become-a-doctor
A premed student invested years preparing for med school, then decided it wasn't worth it. I'm reacting to Shaun Andersen's video interview. What happens if you want to change your mind about med school? What does walking away from the premed path really mean? How do you know when it's time to quit? Let's break it all down.
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Med School at 50 Years Old โ๏ธ Is It Ever Too Late?: youtu.be/easETqJBH1Q
WHY I Quit Plastic Surgery Residency: youtu.be/PO-8tgx3UP8
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
02:00 Motivation, College Path & Clinical Variety
06:24 The Turning Point: Physician Dissatisfaction
11:49 EMT Experience & Rumination Challenge
13:40 Specialty Outcomes: Longitudinal Care Axis
17:01 Family Reaction & Opportunity Cost
18:04 Gap Years: Pros, Cons, and Opportunity Cost
25:25 Finding the New Path: Technical Writing & Growth
28:09 Career Growth: Delegation and Leverage
31:04 No Regrets & The Unicorn Career
33:35 Finding Passion & The Metric for Success
35:47 Growth Through Challenge
#doctorvlog #doctorreacts #medstudent #medicalschool #quittingpremed
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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).






![Are You Studying Too Much? What Teachers Donโt Tell You
For more student tips, check out the study strategies playlist from Med School Insiders: https://geni.us/hsd_study_strategies
Can you study too much?๐ Kenny Nguyen (@HaoTheHeck ) found that studying less actually skyrocketed his grades. Should you be studying less, too? I discuss how to find the ideal balance is for wellness and success.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 The Study Breakthrough: Less is More
02:32 The Hobby Trap: Stressing Over Leisure
07:42 Goals Outside of School: Identity Rooting
09:24 The Utility of Goals & Failure
13:14 Finding Your People & Combining Hobbies
17:31 Mental Health Wellness Techniques
20:32 Final Thoughts
LINKS FROM VIDEO:
He Failed Medical School | Donโt Make the Same Mistakes https://youtu.be/CszEe_HWrd4
Reflecting on My Years in Med School with Dr. Pandey: The Premed Paradox https://youtu.be/4SWDAOIJZzc
Day in the Life - Internal Medicine Toxicology Doctor [Ep. 3] https://youtu.be/4ZinDGipBP8
Money or Inner Calling?๐ฐโค๏ธโ๐ฉน Does It Matter Why Doctors Go Into Medicine?https://youtu.be/gstKxPEjjjI
#doctorreacts #mentalhealth #studyingless #socializing
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![Why I DIDNT... Cardiothoracic Surgery
Use code CTSURG for 20% off The Ultimate Premed & Medical Student Research Course: https://medschoolinsiders.com/all-courses/ultimate-premed-medical-student-research-course
Cardiothoracic Surgery is an awesome specialty. Thereโs a high degree of prestige that comes with it, as well as a level of precision, detail, and technical skills needed that I love; like operating the da Vinci. That being said, it wasnt for me. Choosing a specialty is one of the most important decisions youll make during medical school and everyone has their own reasons for choosing the specialty that they do. Hereโs what I liked about cardiothoracic surgery, what I didnt like, and why I ultimately chose not to specialize in it.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction
00:59 - What I Liked About CT Surgery
06:12 - What I Didnโt Like About CT Surgery
14:07 - Final Thoughts
LINKS FROM VIDEO:
So You Want to Be a CARDIOTHORACIC SURGEON [Ep. 13]: https://youtu.be/sdxz242qDFA
The Ultimate Premed & Medical Student Research Course: https://medschoolinsiders.com/all-courses/ultimate-premed-medical-student-research-course/
Why I DIDNโT... Gastroenterology: https://youtu.be/ u_vYrYW0Y
Choosing a Doctor Specialty | What People Overlook: https://youtu.be/TG33tI1JA3U
Why I Didnt (Playlist): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTCN43UFAlBqQyX72uI63y6lG_SsSbhmO
#doctorvlog #medstudent #whyididnt
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![Radiology Pays $600K But Is AI Coming for It? [Doctors in Cars Ep. 3]
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I sat down with Dr. Deepal Patel, a radiology resident at UC Davis, to talk compensation, AI, research strategy, and why he chose radiology over anesthesia. This is the unfiltered conversation med students actually need to hear.
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The 4 Car Enthusiast Stages of Development: https://youtu.be/A9-AWdQnYlE
Which is More Fun? My Mazda Miata ND3 or My Lotus Emira: https://youtu.be/tUaXgNSlxNQ
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
01:21 Why Radiology Over Anesthesiology?
07:17 Radiology Residency Experience
11:44 Radiology Compensation
18:28 Will AI Replace Radiologists?
32:11 Winning the Research Game
49:33 Research as a Side Hustle
56:50 Cars & Car Enthusiasm
#premed #medstudent #medicalschool #radiology #doctorsandcars #aiinmedicine
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). Radiology Pays $600K But Is AI Coming for It? [Doctors in Cars Ep. 3]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lSA4z-9iHrc/mqdefault.jpg)

![The REAL Reason Zach Highley Quit Medicine ๐ฒ (6-Month Update)
6 months ago, Zach Highley quit medicine. He finally shares the real reasons behind his choice. Does he have regrets? How is he filling his empty days? And what vision does he have for his future? I react to all this and more.
Watch my first brutally honest reaction video, where I cover Zachโs initial โI Quitโ announcement and his not-so-candid explanation of the privilege that allowed him to leave medicine. ๐๐ผย https://youtu.be/vA_ljY7K7jc
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Reaction
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Zach Highley Quits Medicine | Doctor Dropout Reacts https://youtu.be/vA_ljY7K7jc
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WHY I Quit Plastic Surgery Residency https://youtu.be/PO-8tgx3UP8
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The Secret to Effortless Success (Flywheel Effect Explained) https://youtu.be/3mJv1cvdRsA
I Denied My Heritage. Hereโs Why Iโm Revealing it Now. (AMA) https://youtu.be/hvjv9-bWJGY
#doctorreacts #zachhighley #doctorquits
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