Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
What if I told you that the people entrusted with saving lives are barely sleeping, drowning in debt, and making less than minimum wage per hour worked? This isn’t an exaggeration — it’s residency training in the U.S.
In this video, I pull back the curtain on the harsh realities of medical residency:
• 80+ hour weeks
• Unsafe working conditions
• Emotional and physical burnout
• A system built on exploitation
If we want to fix healthcare, we have to fix the way we train our doctors. This isn’t just a physician problem — it’s a patient safety problem. It’s a system-wide crisis hiding in plain sight.
💬 Sound off in the comments — have you or someone you love been affected by this system?
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📲 Follow me on Instagram (@rachelsouthard) and TikTok (@_rachelsouthard) for more behind-the-scenes of OB/GYN residency life.
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DISCLAIMER
The views and opinions expressed in this video are my own and do not reflect those of my residency program, institution, or any affiliated organizations. This video discusses systemic issues within medical training as a whole and is not intended as a critique of my specific program. Any references to my personal experience (such as rotation structure or specialty focus in OB/GYN) are shared solely to provide context. My goal is to advocate for the wellbeing of all resident physicians and to promote constructive dialogue about improving medical education nationwide.
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Disclaimer: The views & opinions expressed in this video are my own (which are not directed at any specific entity/party) and do not reflect the views/opinions of any affiliates or employers. The individuals portrayed or mentioned in this video are not real patients but rather fictional representations created for illustrative purposes. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. The content presented is intended for educational or entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice or diagnosis. Viewer discretion is advised.
What if I told you that the people entrusted with saving lives are barely sleeping, drowning in debt, and making less than minimum wage per hour worked? This isn’t an exaggeration — it’s residency training in the U.S.
In this video, I pull back the curtain on the harsh realities of medical residency:
• 80+ hour weeks
• Unsafe working conditions
• Emotional and physical burnout
• A system built on exploitation
If we want to fix healthcare, we have to fix the way we train our doctors. This isn’t just a physician problem — it’s a patient safety problem. It’s a system-wide crisis hiding in plain sight.
💬 Sound off in the comments — have you or someone you love been affected by this system?
👍 Like, share, and subscribe to help this message reach more people.
📲 Follow me on Instagram (@rachelsouthard) and TikTok (@_rachelsouthard) for more behind-the-scenes of OB/GYN residency life.
#residencytraining #healthcarereform #residentphysician #medtwitter #rachelsouthard #doctorburnout #systemicchange #residentlife #fixmedicaltraining #doctor #residentdoctor
DISCLAIMER
The views and opinions expressed in this video are my own and do not reflect those of my residency program, institution, or any affiliated organizations. This video discusses systemic issues within medical training as a whole and is not intended as a critique of my specific program. Any references to my personal experience (such as rotation structure or specialty focus in OB/GYN) are shared solely to provide context. My goal is to advocate for the wellbeing of all resident physicians and to promote constructive dialogue about improving medical education nationwide.
Shop our merch!
shoprachelsouthard.com
More Links!
https://linktr.ee/rachelsouthard
Amazon Storefront
amazon.com/shop/rachelsouthard
Follow me on Instagram!
instagram.com/rachelsouthard
Disclaimer: The views & opinions expressed in this video are my own (which are not directed at any specific entity/party) and do not reflect the views/opinions of any affiliates or employers. The individuals portrayed or mentioned in this video are not real patients but rather fictional representations created for illustrative purposes. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. The content presented is intended for educational or entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice or diagnosis. Viewer discretion is advised.
