Surgical Sabbatical Dr. Iggy 2026-03-27 | After 15 years of school, training, residency, and fellowship, I never imagined I would be in a season where I’d be stepping away from my first attending job so soon. But life doesn’t always go according to plan, and I wanted to share this part of the journey too, not just the wins.In this video, I talk about the long road to becoming a surgeon, the reality of becoming an attending, career transitions in medicine, and why I’m focusing on content creation, mentorship, and education during this season of my life while I figure out my next step in medicine.If you are a student, pre-med, medical student, resident, doctor, or anyone navigating career decisions, uncertainty, or transitions in life, I hope this video encourages you.This is not the end of my journey in medicine. This is just a different chapter.Subscribe to follow the journey:youtube.com/@Doc.Iggy.OfficialFollow me on Instagram:instagram.com/doc.iggyTikTok:tiktok.com/@doc.iggy?lang=enFor mentorship / pre-med guidance:www.iggymd.comCareer in medicine, life after residency, attending physician life, why doctors leave jobs, doctor career advice, premed mentorship, medical school journey, orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, doctor lifestyle, content creator doctor, physician career transition, medicine and life balance, doctor finances, first job after residency
Black Skin, White Coats! #premedmotivation Dr. Iggy 2026-09-19 | Black Skin, White Coats! 👩🏽⚕️🥼❤️My best friend got her white coat! 🎉I’m so proud of you @fannys.diaries ❤️🥹#doctorbae #premedmotivation #womeninmedicine #bossbabe #blackdoctors
Dating a Doctor | The Basics of Support Dr. Iggy 2026-09-16 | Dating a doctor sounds glamorous until you realize it can also mean long shifts, call weekends, canceled plans, and learning how not to take the schedule personally.If you’re dating a doctor, medical student, resident, or anyone in medicine, these are the things that actually make the relationship easier.And yes, thoughtful gifts help 😂Don’t just date the title. Understand the lifestyle.Comment DOCTOR if you need a list of my “thoughtful” gifts.#DatingADoctor #DoctorLife #Relationships
Medicine & Money #premedmotivation Dr. Iggy 2026-09-15 | Nigerian parents taught me to never buy things I can’t afford in cash. Growing up, I basically lived on a debit card.In college, I actually shared one with my Nigerian mom. 😂 So when I say she knew where my money was going, I mean she KNEW where my money was going.I thought that was what being responsible with money looked like: spend only what you already have, stay away from debt, and don’t get yourself in trouble.I didn’t even get my first credit card until residency.By that point, I had gone through college, medical school, and years of training, but I was still learning some pretty basic rules about money in real time.Eventually I realized debit and credit cards have different jobs. A debit card pulls directly from money you already have. A credit card, used responsibly, can help build credit history, offer certain protections and rewards, and make it easier to separate and track spending.That became even more important once I went from student, to doctor, to entrepreneur, with personal expenses, business expenses, travel, equipment, and multiple streams of income to keep organized.The lesson wasn’t “credit is better than debit.”It was that avoiding a financial tool and understanding how to use it are two different things.I spent 15 years learning how to become a surgeon.Learning how to manage the money that came afterward required a completely different education.#whitecoatenergy #premedmotivation #moneyandmedicine #personalfinance #encouragement
Neurosurgery or Dermatology, she hasn’t decided. #premedmotivation #powercouple Dr. Iggy 2026-09-07 | ...
The only 5 apps busy creators need Dr. Iggy 2026-09-07 | Save this for later. #BusyCreators #ProfessionalCreators #CreatorEconomy #CreatorTech #CreatorTips
Future Legends Conference | Join the List Dr. Iggy 2026-09-06 | Being the first is an honor.It can also mean entering important rooms without a blueprint, inherited relationships, or someone at home who can explain what comes next.You earned the credential. Now it’s time to build the brand, platform, business, relationships, and ownership around it.Join us at the Future Legends Conference on November 14 in Dallas.Comment “CONFERENCE” for details. #whitecoatenergy #premedmotivation #encouragement #futurelegends #blackexcellence
Dating & Finances: The Cost of Beauty Dr. Iggy 2026-08-25 | I grew up with four older sisters and still had no idea how much a woman’s beauty routine could actually cost 😂Between skincare, makeup, hair care, and everyday beauty products, those “small” purchases can become a real monthly expense.Shopping with my best friend gave me a completely different perspective on beauty spending, personal finance, budgeting, and relationships. And this was just Sephora and Target. We didn’t even get into hair appointments, nails, lashes, clothes, or everything else.One thing I’m learning about relationships: understanding your partner also means understanding the expenses and routines that are part of their everyday life.Fellas, consider this your financial disclosure. 😂Ladies, what beauty or self-care expense do men underestimate the MOST?#PersonalFinance #BeautyRoutine #Couples #MoneyTalk #Lifestyle
Using ChatGPT Work to turn my knowledge into resources | @OpenAI Dr. Iggy 2026-08-12 | I went to medical school. Do I look like an engineer?Pre-meds and medical students ask me the same question all the time: “How do I know which specialty is right for me?”I could answer that same questions over and over or turn it into a digital tool. So I used ChatGPT Work, powered by GPT-5.6, to organize my framework and build a functional 12-question specialty finder for my students.ChatGPT Work doesn’t replace my expertise. It helps me turn it into something useful for my community.Download the ChatGPT desktop app and start creating.Turn your expertise into something useful with ChatGPT Work.@OpenAI #ChatGPT_Partner
FAQ: What happens when the job you prayed got starts to feel like…just a job? Dr. Iggy 2026-08-10 | ...
15 years of your life | was it worth it Dr. Iggy 2026-07-31 | My dad always said, “if it was easy, everyone would do it. Why wouldn’t you enjoy the fruits of your labor?”As a 1st generation Nigerian American, learning about wellness and self-care wasn’t readily displayed to me as a young man. My dad’s words make more sense now though. He worked hard so I that I could afford a life of balance. I work hard so my future children can also afford a life of balance between hard work and self care. Let me know what yall think though. #premedmotivation #whitecoatenergy #futurelegends #wellness #menslifestyle
July 30, 2026 Dr. Iggy 2026-07-31 | We were made in God’s image.AI was made in ours.That’s why I don’t think the conversation is whether AI will replace doctors. It’s how we choose to use one of the most powerful tools humanity has ever created.AI is already in hospitals. It’s helping draft notes, summarize research, and reduce administrative work. But it’s still the physician who carries the responsibility of caring for another human being.Technology can amplify our abilities, but it should never replace wisdom, compassion, or judgment.What role do you think AI should play in medicine?“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him…” Genesis 1:27 (ESV)#premedmotivation #whitecoatenergy #aihealth #futurelegends #personalfinance
The Pain Should Pay You Dr. Iggy 2026-07-21 | From the kid rejected from college...twice. “Consider it pure joy... whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” - James 1:2-4#whitecoatenergy #premedmotivation #encouragement #futurelegends
1st-Gen Problems #premedmotivation Dr. Iggy 2026-07-11 | Being the first person in your family to become successful comes with responsibilities.Especially if you’re a first-generation or Nigerian professional.Many of us were taught how to work hard.Very few of us were taught how to manage wealth, set financial boundaries, invest, or build generational stability.Supporting your family is an honor.But generosity without a plan can quietly become financial burnout.The goal isn’t to stop giving.The goal is to build a financial system that allows you to give consistently, grow your wealth, and leave your family better off for generations to come.💬 I’d love to hear your perspective.What’s been the hardest part about balancing family responsibilities with your own financial goals?👇 Comment MONEY if you want more content on budgeting, investing, taxes, salary negotiation, wealth building, and financial literacy for first-generation professionals.“Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce.” — Proverbs 3:9 (ESV)God calls us to be generous, but He also calls us to be wise stewards of what He’s entrusted to us. The two were never meant to compete.😂 Nigerian parents after your first promotion: “Congratulations! By the way… your cousin’s school fees are due.” 🇳🇬#FinancialLiteracy #PersonalFinance #WealthBuilding #FirstGenerationProfessional #MoneyMindset
I Gave Everyone My Best But Me | What 15 Years of Medicine Taught Me About Self-Respect Dr. Iggy 2026-07-08 | For most of my career I gave every patient my best and left nothing for myself. This is the story of what changed when I finally started treating my own care like it mattered, and the daily practices that rebuilt me.The surgeons I know past 60 all say the same thing: they regret not protecting their health and relationships sooner. Your mental health is your physical health, and your body keeps the score whether you look at it or not. If you’re a high achiever running on empty, this one’s for you.Chapters:0:00 The moment it hit me0:45 What burnout actually felt like1:45 The shift: self-respect as a practice2:30 The small daily choices that rebuilt me3:20 Don’t wait until you’re 60Which practice are you starting with today? Tell me in the comments.Join Future Legends, my community for professionals building a fuller life: community.iggymd.com/communities/groups/future-legends/home— Dr. Iggy
What are peptides? | doctor explains Dr. Iggy 2026-07-07 | What is a peptide? 🧬Before you spend a dollar on peptides, know what you’re buying.A peptide is just a short chain of amino acids, usually 2 to 50, linked together. More than 50 and it’s a protein.Think of it like this:Amino acids are the letters.Peptides are the words.Proteins are the paragraphs.Here’s what most people miss: your body already makes these for free. Insulin? A peptide. Oxytocin, the bonding hormone? Also a peptide. They’re your body’s messengers, telling your cells what to do.So when you see “peptides” on a serum or supplement, the real question is: does it actually do something, or is it just a word that sells? 👀Save this and drop the supplement you want me to cover next. 👇🏾#premedmotivation #supplements #doctorexplains #peptides
Date someone who matches more than your aesthetic. Dr. Iggy 2026-07-07 | Date someone who matches more than your aesthetic.Looks matter, attraction matters, stability matters, family values matter, but don’t overlook intellectual compatibility.There’s something different about being with someone who challenges your thoughts, studies beside you, asks better questions, and pushes you to become sharper.When your academic energy matches, the conversations hit different.The goals feel less lonely.The future feels more intentional.Because eventually, you’re not just building chemistry.You’re building habits, vision, discipline, and maybe even something you can work on together one day.“Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise.” Proverbs 13:20 ESVWhat do y’all think? Is matching academic energy underrated in dating?#PremedMotivation #DoctorLife #RelationshipMaxxing #eveningroutine #CouplesMaxxing
The stories we could tell… Dr. Iggy 2026-07-04 | Striving to encourage young Black boys to join the 2% of Black surgeons...so we don’t have to stay at 2%.Such an honor to finish up training to join the fold!Encouraging others along the way! The unfortunate reality is that my experience was different…After is published in People Magazine magazine for speaking out, it all went down hill. Reference: people.com/human-interest/voices-against-racism-doctor-matthew-igbinigieBUT GOD protected me and kept me through the end of training. Now I’m a spine surgeon in Atlanta, starting my career, helping patients and mentoring students around the world in my early 30’s. What God has for YOU is for YOU!“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” - Jeremiah 29:11#WhiteCoatEnergy #Premedmotivation #encouragement #medhumor #faithwalks
Two of the 2% of Black Surgeons #premedmotivation Dr. Iggy 2026-07-03 | Striving to encourage young Black boys to join the 2% of Black surgeons...so we don’t have to stay at 2%.Such an honor to be finishing up training to join the fold!Encouraging others along the way! @dr.iggy.dpm x @doc.iggy 🧠🔥👨🏾⚕️#WhiteCoatEnergy #Premedmotivation #encouragement #matchdayvibes #matchday
1st Generation Doctors Dr. Iggy 2026-07-01 | I’m one of 4 doctors in my family.All siblings.Our specialties range from orthopedic surgery to podiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and family medicine.And the part I think about the most is this: we didn’t grow up with doctor parents.We had immigrant parents who sacrificed, prayed, worked hard, and taught us to keep going even when the path wasn’t clear.Becoming a doctor is hard.Becoming a doctor when nobody in your home has already walked that road is different.So if you’re the first in your family trying to do something big, I hope this encourages you to keep pushing.You may be the first, but you don’t have to be the last.“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”Galatians 6:9 ESV#WhiteCoatEnergy #PremedMotivation #DoctorLife #Encouragement #FirstGenDocs
Net Worth | Surgeon vs PA Dr. Iggy 2026-06-29 | People see the PA and spine surgeon salaries.They don’t always see the years of school, delayed income, debt, call shifts, and lifestyle tradeoffs it took to get there.This isn’t about which path is better.It’s about opportunity cost.One path starts earning earlier and offers more flexibility.The other delays earning, trains longer, and carries the responsibility of making the final surgical decision.Different timelines. Different sacrifices. Different rewards.Which path would you choose?If you’re a PA, PA student, resident, surgeon, or medical student, share your experience below. What variables affected your path, and what advice would you give someone deciding between these careers?Comment SPECIALTY and I’ll send you my physician specialty quiz to help you find the medical specialty that fits you best.Comment APP to apply for the exclusive creator event I’m hosting in Atlanta with @caitthegreat__. It’s completely free, but space is limited. We’ll be selecting creators and professionals who are serious about growing their brand, creating content, and building opportunities online.#DoctorLife #PhysicianAssistant #OrthopedicSurgery #MedicalSchool #CareerAdviceDisclaimer: The net-worth figures shown are estimates based on average tuition, living expenses, student debt, earnings, savings, investing, and typical lifestyle inflation. Actual outcomes vary significantly based on location, scholarships, specialty, overtime, employer benefits, loan repayment strategy, housing costs, and individual spending habits.
