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Uploaded December 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Choosing a specialty is one of the most important decisions youβll make as a doctor. In this episode of our "How to Become" series, Dr. Mark Dugan breaks down his pathway to medicine and why he ultimately chose to specialize in pediatric critical care.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction
02:24 - Journey to Medicine
04:15 - When Did You Decide to Become a Doctor?
06:26 - Medical School Experience
06:50 - Most and Least Favorite Parts of Medical School
07:25 - Why Pediatric Critical Care?
08:59 - Residency
10:32 - Would You Choose Another Specialty?
13:23 - Would You Do Anything Differently?
14:39 - Which Students Would Be a Good Fit?
15:04 - Advice for Students
LINKS FROM VIDEO:
How to Become Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTCN43UFAlBrmrzgHBma7MH9QXcg0WwLM
Dating & Relationships in Medical School and Residency: youtu.be/Zm37GiTRYfI
The BEST PRE-MED MAJOR | Proven By Med School Acceptance Data: youtu.be/zi4HyJLNpyA
So You Want to Be a PEDIATRICIAN [Ep. 24]: youtu.be/YnbcVw9Zm20
Pre-Med Extracurriculars for Medical School Application (& What I Did): youtu.be/18Q4FBOzMMI
So You Want to Be a DOCTOR (How to Become One) [Ep. 1]: youtu.be/mu5WzOL8-O8
#howtobecome #pediatricintensivist #doctor
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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).
Choosing a specialty is one of the most important decisions youβll make as a doctor. In this episode of our "How to Become" series, Dr. Mark Dugan breaks down his pathway to medicine and why he ultimately chose to specialize in pediatric critical care.
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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
02:24 - Journey to Medicine
04:15 - When Did You Decide to Become a Doctor?
06:26 - Medical School Experience
06:50 - Most and Least Favorite Parts of Medical School
07:25 - Why Pediatric Critical Care?
08:59 - Residency
10:32 - Would You Choose Another Specialty?
13:23 - Would You Do Anything Differently?
14:39 - Which Students Would Be a Good Fit?
15:04 - Advice for Students
LINKS FROM VIDEO:
How to Become Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTCN43UFAlBrmrzgHBma7MH9QXcg0WwLM
Dating & Relationships in Medical School and Residency: youtu.be/Zm37GiTRYfI
The BEST PRE-MED MAJOR | Proven By Med School Acceptance Data: youtu.be/zi4HyJLNpyA
So You Want to Be a PEDIATRICIAN [Ep. 24]: youtu.be/YnbcVw9Zm20
Pre-Med Extracurriculars for Medical School Application (& What I Did): youtu.be/18Q4FBOzMMI
So You Want to Be a DOCTOR (How to Become One) [Ep. 1]: youtu.be/mu5WzOL8-O8
#howtobecome #pediatricintensivist #doctor
====================
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).
![How to Become a Pediatric Critical Care Specialist [Ep. 4]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ejpn5OmolGY/mqdefault.jpg "How to Become a Pediatric Critical Care Specialist [Ep. 4]
Choosing a specialty is one of the most important decisions youβll make as a doctor. In this episode of our How to Become series, Dr. Mark Dugan breaks down his pathway to medicine and why he ultimately chose to specialize in pediatric critical care.
π― Join this channel for exclusive perks:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8KZzzSLN6r0jbPJvWC5f9g/join
π Website & blog - https://kevinjubbal.com
π Weekly newsletter - Coming Soon
πΈ Instagram - https://instagram.com/kevinjubbalmd
π¦ Twitter - https://twitter.com/kevinjubbalmd
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π΅ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinjubbalmd
π₯ My Youtube Gear: https://kit.co/kevinjubbalmd/
π Hand-Picked Productivity Tools: https://www.amazon.com/shop/medschoolinsiders
π΅My Study Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/1231934998/playlist/5joGbr1aQAIbMcJ9bOvJlk?si=iOAxgKNTQt-rrp1L8g-YWQ
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction
02:24 - Journey to Medicine
04:15 - When Did You Decide to Become a Doctor?
06:26 - Medical School Experience
06:50 - Most and Least Favorite Parts of Medical School
07:25 - Why Pediatric Critical Care?
08:59 - Residency
10:32 - Would You Choose Another Specialty?
13:23 - Would You Do Anything Differently?
14:39 - Which Students Would Be a Good Fit?
15:04 - Advice for Students
LINKS FROM VIDEO:
How to Become Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTCN43UFAlBrmrzgHBma7MH9QXcg0WwLM
Dating & Relationships in Medical School and Residency: https://youtu.be/Zm37GiTRYfI
The BEST PRE-MED MAJOR | Proven By Med School Acceptance Data: https://youtu.be/zi4HyJLNpyA
So You Want to Be a PEDIATRICIAN [Ep. 24]: https://youtu.be/YnbcVw9Zm20
Pre-Med Extracurriculars for Medical School Application (& What I Did): https://youtu.be/18Q4FBOzMMI
So You Want to Be a DOCTOR (How to Become One) [Ep. 1]: https://youtu.be/mu5WzOL8-O8
#howtobecome #pediatricintensivist #doctor
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).")
