Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
Why are new doctors walking away from medicine during their first year of residency after putting in so much time and money to get where they are? Should they stay, and when does it make sense to quit?
I break down a viral Reddit post pleading with PGY-1’s to hold on a little bit longer. Does it actually get better?
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
01:03 "Catastrophizing & Therapy"
03:48 High Achievers & Imposter Syndrome
04:48 "Residency Never Gets Better”
07:07 Unfair Criticism & Bias
09:10 "Juice Ain't Worth the Squeeze”
11:24 Career Comparisons & Long-Term View
14:13 Prestige vs. Community Hospitals
17:47 Designing an Intentional Life
18:47 Advice for Struggling PGY-1s
19:29 Final Thoughts
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Why are new doctors walking away from medicine during their first year of residency after putting in so much time and money to get where they are? Should they stay, and when does it make sense to quit?
I break down a viral Reddit post pleading with PGY-1’s to hold on a little bit longer. Does it actually get better?
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youtube.com/channel/UC8KZzzSLN6r0jbPJvWC5f9g/join
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📸 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
01:03 "Catastrophizing & Therapy"
03:48 High Achievers & Imposter Syndrome
04:48 "Residency Never Gets Better”
07:07 Unfair Criticism & Bias
09:10 "Juice Ain't Worth the Squeeze”
11:24 Career Comparisons & Long-Term View
14:13 Prestige vs. Community Hospitals
17:47 Designing an Intentional Life
18:47 Advice for Struggling PGY-1s
19:29 Final Thoughts
LINKS FROM VIDEO:
Jubbal & Cars: youtube.com/@jubbalandcars
#doctorreacts #doctorsquittingmedicine #newdoctors
====================
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).
