MED STUDENT VLOG (USMLE STEP 1 EXPERIENCE PART 1) 

It’s embarrassing how many times I’ve watched these STEP videos 🤡 can’t believe you’re a third year surgeon resident now!! Sooo happy for you although we miss you on RU-vid!

No other medical school vlogger is as entertaining as America!

I follow a lot of medicine related RU-vidrs and Instagrams as I aspire to go to medical school, and yours is by far the most motivating because of your transparency. I think others have a tendency to only show the highlights of medicine and medical school, which leaves me wondering if I'm even capable. But you show your struggles, as well as how hard you work to get past them, and that means a lot to me! Thank you for your videos, and keep on studying! You got this.

The struggle is so real, thank you for this genuine portrayal of your experience. I know this is an old video but I come here time to time and watch this because this weirdly gives me motivation to study xD

Hey guys! Thanks for all the positive words☺️❤️ To answer a few of y'alls questions, I study basically from the time I wake up to before I fall asleep. with a few hours in between for randomness, breaks, and food! And about sea world, I had always heard things about their establishment but have never done much research. A friend who goes often had told me it was a good place for animals and after winning raffle tickets, I decided to go. maybe yall know bad details about sea world that I don't and I'm really sorry if going offended yall :( I'm all for animals and I will do more research! thank you again guys for your input!

I love coming back and watching these, America. I was in the early days of my masters when you posted this and now completing my thesis this semester and it's like memory lane [heart]. You've come so far...so proud.

I'm not even remotely interested in studying medicine but I love your videos. keep up the goo work! i wish you the best on you exams

Go America! You’ve gotten this far in med school, of course you can do this! ♡ si se puede

This was VERYYY encouraging, thanks for sharing your low moments and how you improved over time...I really LOVE your spirit and can’t wait to see you match, graduate and become the awesome Dr that i know you’ll become

Omg the sound the penguins make! 😍🙌🏻 p.s always motivated by your videos to study like a boss 👌🏻

I soooo needed this video. I just started studying for the MCAT about a month ago and it's been so overwhelming. I feel like nothing sticks and the info. just keeps piling up. Thanks for showing your testing struggles too! Really encouraging and validating to watch.

I love watching your videos! You are always so entertaining but you also show the realistic side of being in med school its not always fun and games lol. I would know I am doing my second year this year in med school so watching you definitely makes me feel better. Keep up the good work and good luck for your big exam which you will ACE for sure!

I’m a high school student studying for my second SAT test, and watching your videos gives me such motivation to keep going strong!

watching these videos STRESSES me out I can't even imagine how you feel. Good for you for tackling med school!!

I love that you show us your struggles b/c i follow other med students that make it seem like it’s a walk in the park and they don’t show any aspect of them having a hard time

I just recently started watching your videos. Your personality is so refreshing. I genuinely love watching you content. I am glad I stumbled upon your channel. I am currently in nursing school, so this stuff is really interesting to me too. I wish you all the best in med school! You're killing it!

I’m a junior in high school this year and I’m obsessed with the idea of becoming a psychiatrist. You’ve helped me so much with understanding what I have to do to get to my goal and I love every video you’ve put out!!! I’m ready to study more than I’ve ever been in my life BECAUSE of you! Thank you so much!

I have been watching this video so many times and every time I watched it I feel very productive and need to say smt America you are such a positive and awesome person!!! You make me smile even if I want to cry! Stay always as positive as you are now! Of course I need to say you are my motivation to get into medical school this year! Thank you for everything!❤️

I just found your channel a few days ago and I have already binged most of your videos. I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL! I am applying to PA school this May and I have been so overwhelmed and burnt out lately. I am finishing my bachelors, finishing my prerequisites and working as a CNA to gain patient care experience.. all on top of getting my CASPA application together.. it's a lot. Your videos have given me a new found motivation and drive! I'm excited about studying again and pumped for my future. I just wanted to let you know your impact on me and say thanks.

Loved the video!! Thank you for posting :) your videos always encourage me to study while still having fun here and there LOVE YOU LOTS and good luck! we all believe in you girl

Dear America, I don't know if you're ever gonna read this but I just wanted to tell you that I usually never watch any vlogs on youtube but yours are so unique and fun and I just LOVE LOVE LOVEEE your notebook filled with sketches and writing of the mechanisms! It just makes me wanna grab my books (I'm a med student as well) and just dive in! Thank you for the great content!

I'm so glad I found your channel! I'm a premed and looking at your vids has opened my eyes and interested me more in medicine. Love how real you are it's so fun watching your vids ! :)

This may be the first RU-vid video ever that I’ve commented on, but I've been watching a lot of med school vlogs and found a recent vlogger who talked about mental health in med school and how it can be very stressful for students and can often lead to depression and suicide. Do you think you could make a video on up keep for mental health during school? I think almost every high achieving student has “been there”. It can be really overwhelming and discouraging and once you get in that “hole” it can be really hard to get back out. You seem to recognize all these things, but still maintain a good attitude. Thanks for your videos!

you CAN do it!!! it is hard, stressful and draining. but the relief you'll feel when you're over it will be soooo worth it! keep working, studying and learning!! you will get through it!! good things do not come easy!

You've got this!! Thanks for the videos. Seeing how hard you work is inspirational.

This girl gives me so much motivation , I'm having really hard times too but she always brightens the room .

I should be studying for my bio final tomorrow but instead here I am lol

Thank you again for fitting me into your busy schedule(:. You are my role model and I couldn't be anymore thankful and excited to have met my favorite person! I wish you the best of luck on your STEP studying America! All of my classmates loved you!

I love how real you are with studying and practice tests. I can relate so much and it makes me realize that I'm not alone haha. Thank you

The fact that u show us the reality ( at first u got low results but gradually u improved your results) is so inspiring , thank u America ❤❤

Hi America, I found your channel two weeks ago and I think I’ve almost watched all of you videos. Just wanted to let you know I love your vlogs - I don’t even study medice but you made me want to do so ahah. Anyway, you give me the right motivation to study, accomplish things and also remember to have breaks and have fun. Hopefully this comment will brighten you day x

I am sooo happy because of your video! You really made my day! Love you America❤

Hey America! Just a heads up, there's a few mistakes in FA2017. In your video it's written that deamination of Adenine leads to Guanine but it actually results in Hypoxanthine. (and deamination of Guanine results in Xanthine) It's wrong in FA. I found a PDF of corrections for FA2017 floating around the internet and it was super helpful. Hope that helps! Good luck on Step!!

I love how cheerful you are regardless of tough circumstances. I wish you the best of luck and a 260+ score in step1.I’m also studying for step 1 and it hasn’t been easy to take care of a child and study hard.

America!!! You are my role model. I love your videos and seriously appreciate them! They motivate me so much, and I think so highly of you. Keep making videos!!!!

i just found your channel and i’m in love ❤️ binge watching your videos now!!

You dont know how much you inspire me by these study vlogs !! Thankuu soo much America !!

I found your channel and fell in love!! I binged watched your whole channel and now every time you upload I get so excited!! KEEP DOING YOU GIRL xo lots of love from Australia

America, I just came across your videos and you are literally my motivation. You are so REAL and RAW and one of the most relatable youtubers ever. I am really motivated by your videos and you teach me to never give up. I adore you and what you do for me. PS. Do you sell merch, because you totally should. xoxo

I love how honest you are about your scores on practice tests and seeing your progress gives me hope that I can also improve! Thank you

I was so excited when I saw this, you videos give me so much motivation to do my work. Good lick on your step studies!!

YOU ARE AN AMAZING MOTIVATION RESOURCE AMERICA! I LOVE YOU!

I know the feeling of getting worst even tho you’re actually trying your hardest, it’s horrible, I had to take a test a couple of months back and while studying I was getting more questions wrong than I used to and it crushed me, but hang in there America! It’s just momentary, and in your exam you will end up achieving what you want! Just keep at it!

I get so excited whenever I see a new video from you cause I know they're gonna be good. You're my favorite youtuber

OMG i needed this video sooo much... literally cant study without your videos in the background anymore :D

I really needed this video! I’m studying for my mcat and I feel more motivated now. Thanks 💖 good luck with step!!

Yayyyyy new video!! I love watching your videos! Good luck on the studying it'll all be worth it! :)

Keep up the good studying, America :D I'm so encouraged seeing you continue to press on, even through all of the bad times. I have plenty of days like that where I can't get the work done that I want to, and it's always hard to stay positive and motivated. Seeing you working so hard and studying so much really reminds me to stay focused on my goals :)) best of luck with your step studying, girl!!

Omg...I am back to this video after a long time...I used to be addicted to it...I really love her ahhh

I just found out about your channel and I'm loving it! You are such an honest, true and funny person!... btw, yes, I'm totally binge watching all your vlogs now at 1AM lol

I always feel so much more motivated to study and do better in school after I watch your videos.

America, I love watching your videos for inspiration! I know you will get through this tough learning curve and keep improving your scores! Don't feel too sad about being left behind, I have faith in you. Keep fighting! :D

America uploads! /watches and procrastinates even though panicking for final tomorrow/ 💀☠️💀☠️

these videos really help me, its my first day of easter break and l'll basically be spending everyday studying

Good luck with your studying! we're all sending you good motivating thoughts. You brighten my day whenever I feel like watching youtube in between my study sessions :) you got this!

I love your videos. They are the most real depiction of what life is... not that you don't look pretty without makeup, you look pretty regardless, but you are amazing ❤️❤️ thank you and keep being awesome

I love this!! I am a pre medical student but I never thought of the "what I don't know" page!! I am going to do that when I study from now on!!! Best of luck to you:)

This vlog is aggravated in my memory i've watched many times and i'm still happy when it pop out in my recommends

Love your videos!!! You really motivate me to keep trying my best and you are definitely an inspiration

I’m not a medical student but I still love watching your vids. They encourage me to study harder and enjoy it ♥️ And OMG it can’t stand 3weeks of finals and you’re saying it’s like two months of finals 😱 Good luck love 💗

I love the way you stay committed , and how you make time for everything even if its to vlog for us, i love watching your videos 💕💕😍 xoxo lesly

you got this america! prayin for ya💗

I'm happy to see that you stocked some healthier foods in your fridge and tried to fit in some exercise ^^ Even though the studying is dreadful, I know you can survive your STEP 1!

Omg I've been waiting for this !!!💙 I'm so motivated to study for my pre med exam lol 😅 Love ya!!💙

Good luck America!!!! We're rooting for you :-)

the moment we've all been waiting for

This literally feels like my life right now. Studying for a big exam. Good luck America. ❤️

Hope step studying is going well, America! Love your videos and can't wait for the next one.

If I had the willpower to study, study, study as America does, I would have graduated magna cum laude in my engineering department. I'm going to take this attitude to grad school, and watch these videos for inspo whenever I feel like I can't push myself anymore! Keep on keepin' on. Really looking forward to your next video

Awe, America, I just found you and I adore your personality shining through your vlogs. I am in the midst of starting my Master's thesis along with my second year of the program and working full-time as a planner. It is an insane schedule and you make me feel like I'm not alone. I know I won't be a doctor by the end of my program lol but at least I feel like what I put in doesn't have to be like anyone else and I just have to get the work done and enjoy the process as my own. So inspo... (happy face)

I just took my 30 min break from a full test MCAT practice to watch your video. i can't​ wait to finish studying. good luck America , u are such an inspiration.

Its been tough preparing for usmle.. When ever i feel upset and exhausted and tired of studying for this exam... I come here and watch this vlog.. And it never fails to help me...

Your vlogs are great!! I'm in nursing school right now but have been debating for a while if I should go to med school, and watching your videos has helped me decide to go for it! :)

Girl I'm also studying for step. I just found your channel and I'm so in love. So relatable!!

it's awesome of you to still take the time to film and edit these videos when you're so busy :)

You are freaking hilarious 😂 Keep on keeping on, you are amazing, you will crush the USMLE!!

I love your videos!!! Please keep doing STEP 1 videos, I am currently studing for my entracne exam for medical school so it is so nice to not feel alone :)

Good luck with studying!!! Calyx is the cutest

Hi America! You said at the beginning why you couldn’t understand why we would want to watch someone going through step/exams. My reason I love your vlogs is it reminds me that I’m not alone in my daily struggles at university studying. ☺️ Thanks America ❤️ keep smashing that step!

Keep at it! You can do it America!! We're all rooting for you!! :)

Hey girl let me help you out! you and I use the same resources but I've been studying for step for a minute now so I've made your mistakes and fixed them!! 1) for your first pass of uworld (or, at least to start uworld prep until you feel like you can pick up speed) just do uworld by the subjects you feel strong in already + the one your covering in FA express!! add the subjects as you go through more express. if you select all, it can easily take a day to review 40 q's. You can always select all later on when you have picked up speed, or when you are doing second pass. 2) do Uworld in TimedTutor mode! i found when i did 40 question blocks, etc it took me a TON more time to review the answers or sometimes i ended up not even reviewing them all bc they were piling up and i just needed to do new ones already. Love FA express, love the flashcards, love the notes doc -- I do all the same :) This is the final stretch and YOU CAN DO IT! good luck!!

Thank you for being so adventurous, I have accepted my non traditional pre med path now. It's all balances out now. I will get to med school one day but I accept my journey as pre med even if I'm not in classes all the time. Like working in a medical office now and taking the MCAT while planning to eventually take all the required classes for med school. You are capable of so much success while maintaining your sanity. Impressive.

i got sooo excited when i saw you post! best way to end my day :)

You're one of those that I can tell will get a 250+ cause you have such great study habits and a way of learning information...like I'm definitely one of those people who gets so behind because I really take the time to actually know all the information as much as possible and I can tell that this has drastically changed my results. So it's definitely reassuring to see someone like you who's SO successful get frustrated over the timing of how you study. I believe in you :)

Yay! Been waiting for a vid. You always inspire me to study hard. :)

Good luck on step 1. I know it's still far away:) Don't get stressed or discouraged. Picture yourself aceing that test. You will get there! Lot of Love!

I am not a med student, I am a nursing student. But I love watching med students vlog, especially America's because it gives me insight to how other healthcare professionals study and what their schooling is like. Good luck on Step and I'm sure you'll do amazing! Much love and support!

Thank you for being real, I like that you don't feel like you have to have your hair and makeup all perfect to study. :)

I Used your idea and wrote down a Things I Don't Know list. To just keep going over each day along with lab values, antidotes and pharmacology. I cut my Saunder's NCLEX review book apart to make it loose leaf and enable me to walk around while reading over. This helped me to stay energized and keep the blood flow to my brain going. I placed the loose pages in a binder and just took out what I was reading. It help to hold a piece of thick card stock behind the page so I wasn't distracted by the other side showing through the front, due to how thing the pages are. I had covered the info before in school or on my own so I was reviewing my basic knowledge on the fundamentals about 100 to 150 pages a day by just reading the red, bolded, tables, illustrations and anything with the pyramid symbol beside it. Thanks for the inspirational video! Nice job! You will pass your First Aide exam with confidence.

Hey! I am in an entirely PBL program and I feel you on the reading! It’s very isolating! We have no lectures and I have 30+ pages to read and teach myself every day. It’s good though because our exams are 4 hours twice a semester and have so much material it’s basically like the boards twice a semester! We get through material twice as opposed to the lecture pathway but I’m still already nervous for boards next year!! We only get a couple weeks to study. Keep up the good work!!! It will all pay off!!! Love sketchy micro btw!

This vlog is just amazing❤❤ Keep going on

I love how your studying video started with cute penguins lol I'm officially a med student and you are a great inspiration for me.

Your vlogs make my week!

AHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH i lOVE how u showed the cookie dough bit....i really like ur videos cuz it shows reality...not everyone is gonna chia seed almond milk smoothie all day err day...not only are ur vids realistic they're hella entertaining...keep em coming! and gl on steps!!

9:57 - 10:06 Reasons why you're my fav medical student vlogger lol p.s. good luck studying!!

i'm not even in med school but i looove your vlogs!

Dr. America you got this I believe in you as you believe in us!

Hi America! I'm also studying for Step 1 currently and have found the YouSMLE Anki deck SUPER helpful (I use both Step 1 and Pharmacology decks) for retention. His flashcards make you think (a lot of this vs that style), and using Anki they are spaced repetition and you can control how often you want to see which cards. I set mine to 40 new cards per day and do them by subject after reviewing that chapter in First Aid, and since it's spaced repetition you also get cards from other subjects each day that you've already learned just to stay in your brain. Good luck with your studying!

Your mom is gorgeous.

Love you, wish you good luck 🤞🏻❤️