Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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In this video, I share my story of why I quit medicine after six years, the key learnings that shaped my decision, and how I think about career fulfilment and seeking alignment with your values.
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=== Guided Training Program ===
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=== About Dr Justin Sung ===
Dr. Justin Sung is a world-renowned expert in self-regulated learning, a certified teacher, a research author, and a former medical doctor. He has guest lectured on learning skills at Monash University for Master’s and PhD students in Education and Medicine. Over the past decade, he has empowered tens of thousands of learners worldwide to dramatically improve their academic performance, learning efficiency, and motivation.
Timestamps:
00:00 I Quit Medicine 6 Years Ago
03:00 The Positive Reinforcement Trap
08:06 How did you quit?
11:24 The Key Realisation
16:48 The Two Scams to AVOID
22:07 Just Try
Take my Learning Diagnostic Quiz (free): go.icanstudy.com/diagnostic-justinquitmedicine
In this video, I share my story of why I quit medicine after six years, the key learnings that shaped my decision, and how I think about career fulfilment and seeking alignment with your values.
Join my Learning Drops newsletter (free): go.icanstudy.com/newsletter-justinquitmedicine
=== Guided Training Program ===
I’ve distilled my 13 years of experience as a learning coach into a step-by-step learning skills program.
If you want to be able to master new knowledge and skills in half the time, check out: go.icanstudy.com/program-justinquitmedicine
=== About Dr Justin Sung ===
Dr. Justin Sung is a world-renowned expert in self-regulated learning, a certified teacher, a research author, and a former medical doctor. He has guest lectured on learning skills at Monash University for Master’s and PhD students in Education and Medicine. Over the past decade, he has empowered tens of thousands of learners worldwide to dramatically improve their academic performance, learning efficiency, and motivation.
Timestamps:
00:00 I Quit Medicine 6 Years Ago
03:00 The Positive Reinforcement Trap
08:06 How did you quit?
11:24 The Key Realisation
16:48 The Two Scams to AVOID
22:07 Just Try
