Millennials in Medicine: Doctors of the Future | Daniel Wozniczka | TEDxNorthwesternU 

*"Surgeons are being told 'Hey buddy, you gotta hurry up those operations; squeeze in a few more cases."* I am a 61 year old surgeon in California, and this is completely true. I have been yelled at by administrators for taking too long to perform life saving surgery. Thank god the millennials are fighting the system. I sit here with tears in my eyes so happy that change is coming with the next generation. Doctors and nurses devote their lives to caring for the sick, not to making profits for greedy pharmaceutical and insurance companies.

4th year Medical student who doesn’t have a single failed subject but planned to quit medical school but after listening to him, I’m not quitting anymore, will stay and fight till the end

"Don't let anyone dissuade you from your dream of becoming doctor" spoke right to me. Thank you so much for the insightful talk and people like this guy is what the world needs

I've been a nurse for 20 years, and have worked with this speaker in our hospital. I am so proud of the entire upcoming generation of doctors. I got goosebumps when he said "we'll fight the system". People complain a lot about millennials (i agree they can be a pain in the butt) but this makes me hopeful for our future!

Premed student here about to start my second year in college this coming August. Glad I ran into this video because it gave me even more reasons to continue striving for my future career as a Doctor. Thank you Dr. Dan

Sometimes I feel like I won't be able to make it in medicine. Yesterday, I was at a used car dealership/auto shop talking to the man who owns the place. He told me he was a straight A student in high school, majored in pre-med (with an outstanding GPA), and did very well on his MCAT. This man did not get a call back from any medical school he applied to. He was able to get one interview and the doctor interviewing him said he should just be a used car salesman. He actually ended up doing that is the funny thing and is now running his successful business. Listening to him tell me that story scared me. I often have doubts if I'm fit for medicine, even though in my heart I know I am. This speech opened my eyes. Being a doctor is more than just being a good student and scoring well on tests. It's being the individual that is going to fight for reform and fix the broken healthcare system in the United States. When he said millennials are going to changet the system, that motivated me like no other. Thank you Dr. Dan!

As a Med student, it makes me happy to see that our new generation is adhering to medicine’s devotion to the patient rather than succumbing to the pressures of capitalism. It’s a hard battle but one that needs to be fought.

I nearly cried when he mentioned physician suicide. In the book breath becomes air the author mentions how he was not able to save a fellow physicians life when that physician ended up jumping off of a roof top EDIT: Thank you for the likes and looking back I should have capitalized the name of the book.

I'm an 18 years old first year medical school student who is thinking that I walked the wrong path, this is not a doctor I've been dreaming about for years, time has changed. but I know now despite how pitiful it is to become a doctor here, I know its a great and wonderful work, wherever it is. thankyou dr. dan.

Dr. Dan is a great example of working through the diversity and stigma that some generations must face. It was often when I was an undergrad that I heard the phrase, “Oh he must be a millennial,” for having beliefs that maybe the older generations do not understand. But in all reality, I believe that each generation goes through their own stigma. As a medical student and millennial myself, I certainly agree that the reward for the years of dedication, stress, and rigor is definitely worth it. However, there are certainly many aspects of medicine that do not always seem to be as fulfilling. Fighting insurance companies to pay for tests that patients need, which they cannot afford is one. Burnout is another topic that causes a young physician to sometimes question why they got into the field in the first place. Many years of sacrifice, away from family and friends. Not everyone talks about the challenges of the journey toward medicine. Once accepted, there is much joy, but also much fear and anxiety as well as the feeling of imposter syndrome. This is where you realize that everybody around you is extremely smart, and you begin to think that they must’ve accepted you by mistake. The daily expectations one has to meet in order to survive each semester, the daily grind to stay caught up with lectures, and schedule time for yourself to relax. It is not hard to understand what Dr. Dan means when he talks about his 24-hour shifts and the rates of depression/suicide that happens to those who were once inspired of wearing that white coat. Medicine teaches you a lot about yourself, it is where the rubber hits the road, and tests your passion and commitment on a daily basis. I still have two more years of medical school and several more years of residency, but what I can tell you is that those moments of patient interaction where you make a big difference in a person’s world; that makes it all worth it. These are moments that nobody can take away from you, moments of meeting people where they are most vulnerable and building trust, listening, and being there. I would like to hear Dr. Dan talk more about his journey of getting to his dream career. What he sacrificed and what he gained as a person. Great Tedtalk.

I'm almost 30. I can't imagine being a doctor at my age and dealing with the Corona virus right now in the US.

This actually re-kindle my purpose. I still remember my first day in med school. I was both scared and excited because of all these horrors I heard about med school. Funny thing is I got perfect scores on my first two Biochemistry class because of that very fear. I remember studying day and night with the fear of failing. But as I continued along, it was almost inevitable to not flunk an exam even though you feel like you gave it your all. I got depressed and questioned myself if med school was really for me. I know in my heart that I badly want to become a doctor, but my exam results didn't reflect it. The consultant would say to us "if I were a patient, I don't want to be treated by a doctor who always scores 40/100". There were days when I just break down and cry because I felt like a huge disappointment both to my dreams and to my parents who are actually supporting me. But you know what, I started thinking again of why I really want to become a doctor. That gave me enough courage to continue. Of course it's hard. It will always be hard so you gotta be harder than that to make a difference. That is why every time I see doctors and consultants, I can't help but think that these people have been through so much and look at them now in that white coat. We all have struggles and stories, but it is to make us tougher and be the best version of ourselves today. Someday I, too, can smile at a medical student and say "I've been there, trust me you can make it."

I talked to a physician a couple years ago how was heavily involved with his hospital administration and his state healthcare leaders. He spent so much time working on administration duties and comparatively less time with patients. He said something that impacted me. He stated to the effect of "the healthcare system is the way it is because we as doctors let it become this way." Doctors have 4 tenets that they strive to follow: autonomy, justice, beneficence, and non-maleficence. I believe that becoming involved in hospital administration or in state legislature is fulfilling beneficence. I do believe that it is partly my responsibility to help change the current healthcare system, in fact, I think that all physicians now have a shared responsibility to fix this system. Its not that we need 1000 doctors doing big acts to change this system. We need 100,000 doing small acts which will lead to big changes. The thought of "I don't need to act because another will" is going against beneficence. We all need to act in order to bring about change.

I'm impressed with all that he has accomplished at such a young age ! great video !

"Medicine is freaking awesome!!" I'm a level 3 medical student and this impressing video really inspired me.. Really thankful for it 💜

At 29, this bright physician is incredibly intelligent across multiple disciplines. His overall knowledge matches that of someone at least twice his age!!

I'm currently in my 2nd year in pre-med. I'm glad I found this video.

I appreciate Dr. Dan bringing to light the difficulty of healthcare as a business. I think he makes a great argument for change. The fact that healthcare in the United States needs to be better has been clear for a long time. It is awesome to see that Dr. Dan has a concrete idea of exactly how we can remedy this problem. The statistics he provided on hospitals run by former doctors were amazing! Better work conditions for doctors, and better care for patients, is a win-win. I also love to see that his educational past has placed him in a position where he would be able to actively participate in that change in the future. Here is my problem; I am also a millennial and will soon be graduating from medical school. I want to see the changes in the US healthcare system that Dr. Dan speaks of, but I have no interest in business or running a hospital. Is it unethical for me to want my career as a doctor to be that of a doctor, not a doctor-businessman? I want to see the healthcare system change for the better, but I am not a businessman for the same reasons I am not an artist; I am not interested in it nor am I any good at it. How can I influence the field of medicine toward these changes without being the person that has to give up part of my career to make them happen?

I'm in college studying for the MCAT now, and this speech is my motivation to keep going. It'll take me years to finish med school and residency, but i'll definitely be fighting the system right by this guy's side

I'm currently an MS1 and it's so motivational to hear how passionate Dr. Wozniczka is in his endeavor to improve the current state of the U.S. healthcare system!

Chilling talk. Very heartfelt and inspirational. Thank you for inspiring us future millennial doctors, Daniel.

My father had been saying the same thing as Dr. Dan for years. He was an oncologist who loved treating patients, but saw the healthcare system hurt not only him, but also his patients. Happy to hear that the younger generation is finally fighting back. Keep it up millennials!

What a wonderful video.

I’m a Med student from Colombia and we also have troubles with our health care system, it’s hard to see patients coming back to the hospital to tell our professors that the eps (which stands for entidad promotora de salud in Spanish / it’s something like a health insurance) didn’t allow them to take a test, to get some medication, etc. and sometimes this kind of situations make you think about the career; also the long study sessions, those days when you barely have time to sleep, all the stress, feeling frustrated because things aren’t happening the way you wanted make you ask yourself, why am I studying this? But thank you, Dr. because with this talk you reminded me one of the many reasons I decided to study this career and that’s to make people’s life better. Thank you so, so much. God bless you for inspiring a generation of young men and women to change the world. ❤️

I am a millennial who just finished undergrad and am in deep conflict whether or not to continue pursuing medicine or go for computer science. Many people told me that medicine is not worth it. But after watching this video, tears came out of my eyes. Thank you for inspiring me and motivating me to pursue my passion.

This is one of those TEDx Talks that keep you thinking back on it as it resonates through your life

I really appreciate something that Dr. Wozniczka points out in his talk regarding those who tell you not to seek a career in medicine or state things like healthcare in our country is going down a bad path. These individuals are those who probably do not belong in medicine and would be better off doing something else. My brother’s boyfriend failed to get into medical school 3 years in a row after his last attempt whenever asked about why he no longer was applying for medical school, he would respond by saying he did not like the way healthcare was in this country and would instead pursue a Ph.D… Now there is nothing wrong with getting a doctorate in something else, there is nothing wrong with not being able to get into medical school, but there is something wrong with avoiding healthcare because you do not like the way it’s being run. Right now, we need individuals like Dr. Dan said, who are willing to make changes seen though being a doctor is not always the way you though ti t was going to be. As physicians it is our job to make sure the system is working in favor of the patient, and that their autonomy (or ability to make their own decisions) is respected while we try our hardest to ensure that they have justice. He brings up the fact that may hospitals are now run by business individuals or by physicians, but that those that are run by physicians normally outperform their counterparts. He states that the difference most likely lies in the fact that those physicians know what it is like to be a front-line worker striving for improved patient care. I would 100% agree with his statement, unless you know all the facts it is hard to make an informed decision that will benefit all parties involved. For anyone who has worked in healthcare this is evident in the staffing shortages, lower wages, limited resources, and often disgruntled employees. All of these downstream effects decrease the hospital or clinics ability to properly care for the patients who are under their stewardship. One could argue that this crosses the line of non-maleficence and being maleficent. By focusing on the hospital and the monetary value it provides we often overlook the reason they exist in the first place and as Dr. Dan mentioned, if we continue along this path then the amount that individuals have to pay in insurance is going to increase while the help they receive continues to decrease.

He rightly points out the critical systemic problem which is responsible for bad healthcare systems in almost all countries 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

This talk is so uplifting and encouraging. I am even more prouder to be a millennial professional. Wishing you massive success, Daniel.

proud to be a doctor

I'm currently in my pre-med program, trust me, I can really feel the pressure and there are a lot of times that I just wanted to you know...quit. But I watch these sorts of videos, like this one then I get reminded of one of the reasons why I want to enter the field of Medicine...to save lives. Thank you for the video @TEDx Talks and Dr. Dan! I really do hope that this video would spread across thousands of people for them to be inspired just like I've been after watching this video.

One of the best and most courageous speeches I’ve ever heard

Thousands of Likes that I want to give to your talk. You are a great Millenium.

This somewhat gives me motivation to love what I am just doing right now studing medicine and I am a freshman. Sometimes I get negative stuffs running through my mind but It won't bother me. It's a long way to go but I will not stop until I get there. To become an asian millenial doctor. Thanks alot

100% it is a great honor and privilege to be at the bedside or in the exam room. If it is your passion and calling, always go for it! We need more passionate doctors to advocate for our patients.

As a young millennial hoping to start med school in a couple months this really touched me on a spiritual level. Great Video!!

I'm a medical student.. this is so inspiring. Thank you so much dr. Dan. I wish you health and wellness, I wish everyone especially the health workers to stay safe and healthy during the pandemic.

As a upcoming senior in hs this video has been extremely motivating. I am often told that I shouldn’t pursue a career in medicine because it’s too much work and too expensive. It’s good to see that some people do believe in your dreams.

I know this Ted Talk is a year old, but I am glad I found this video, I'm aiming for my associates in Medical Science and I found the quote "those of us that are crazy enough to think we can change the world, we are the only ones that stands a chance of actually doing it" inspiring and "Don't let anyone dissuade you from your dream of becoming doctor" very motivating. I would like to thank you Dr. Dan for providing some insight on today's medicine.

this video makes me so so happy . Even I am a medical student who aspires to change the whole system apart from saving lives. People like him and similar others give me the strength to truly believe in what I think could be impossible in reality. Thankyou so much .

I am so proud of being Millennials and this video has proved me that the way that old Generations think about us Negatively was wrong. This speech inspired me more about what I believe in myself. Being Millennials is not bad at all but it is so powerful to change the world that we all are living in to be the better world.

I wanted to watch a video of a doctor giving a presentation on something knowledgeable because I figured doctors are pretty smart people and it would be interesting to learn something from their brain. I certainly found that in this video, but it was nothing as to what I expected the video to be about. Well done to this great speaker, and I’m glad he did this.

Oh, yes! Couldn't agree more. As an advocate for physicians and patients alike, I recognize this generation stands at a unique crossroads. As a mother of inspiring, hard-working, visionary millennials, I agree the future of medicine is in good hands, and I can't wait to see how their contributions will change the healthcare system at the root of our troubles in medicine.

i’m currently in high school and i want to be a doctor.this made me love medicine even more

My husband works for medical center for a long time as a Vice President. You’re absolutely amazing!!!

This was always my plan, not only train myself in medicine and get my MD, but also get master in public health, MBA and investigation. So far I accomplished 2 of those. Medicine is changing and doctors should change and lead the change!

I’m a medical student in the US and this hit home. Thanks so much for this video and what you do!!

here in the mid of my 3rd year of general medicine and man i needed this , it really gives me hope to push on and not be downed by the system and life

Absolutely inspiring. You’re already making a huge impact, thanks so much for such a thought provoking speech. Hats off to you!

This guy is a huge inspiration. So well rounded and young!

thank you for that speech , i literally had a mental breakdown before watching this and thanks to youtube for recommending me this video.When i first said i wanted to become a doctor the only thing i heard was why, you are going to study for 12 years? its mot worth it and everything else.And as much as i comprehend and understand thats being a doctor is mentally and physically draining I LOVE MEDICINE and want to become a doctor and devote myself to improving the system helping people,although some say that you live once and you should enjoy your life , i will enjoy my life by being a doctor!

I'm 20 years old and I from Brazil, and I want to become a doctor. In this country we have a lot of problems with public health, and lot of people don't get the appoiment then needs. I want change this, if I could help one person for day, i'll know thats worth. Thanks for you speech!

It's heartening to see that millennials are now appreciating the importance of technological innovation in healthcare practices. They are expected to make the best out of the latest available healthcare devices, and their applications.

I wish he was my friend. College can get real lonely... especially when the nightmares of MCAT scores and medical school interviews and acceptance rates loom around the corner.

Thank you for this insight, Dr. Daniel Wozniczka. I agree that since they began to enter the workforce as healthcare providers, millennials have played a significant role in improving the healthcare industry and in transforming the healthcare landscape. From an ethical perspective, millennials' efforts to improve the healthcare industry are commendable. I would argue that many millennials believe that access to healthcare is a fundamental human right, and they are fighting to make healthcare more accessible and affordable for everyone. They recognize that healthcare is a public good that should not be limited to those who can afford it. By advocating for universal healthcare, millennials are demonstrating their commitment to justice and equality. Millennials are also using technology to improve the quality of healthcare., recognizing that technology can be used to improve patient outcomes and enhance the overall patient experience. From telemedicine to wearables, millennials are using technology to create a more patient-centered healthcare system. By embracing technology, millennials are demonstrating their commitment to innovation and progress. Millennials are also challenging traditional power structures in the healthcare industry. They recognize that the healthcare industry is often influenced by powerful stakeholders, such as insurance companies and pharmaceutical companies, who prioritize profits over patients' needs. By advocating for patient-centered care and transparency in the healthcare industry, millennials are pushing back against these powerful interests. They are demonstrating their commitment to ethical leadership and social responsibility. Millennials are also advocating for greater diversity and inclusivity in the healthcare industry. They recognize that healthcare providers should reflect the diverse communities they serve. By advocating for greater diversity and inclusivity, millennials are promoting social justice and reducing healthcare disparities. They are demonstrating their commitment to equity and fairness. From an ethical perspective, millennials' efforts to improve the healthcare industry are aligned with the principles of beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice. Beneficence refers to the duty to promote the well-being of others. Millennials' efforts to improve healthcare access and quality are in line with this principle, as they seek to promote the well-being of all individuals. Non-maleficence refers to the duty to do no harm. Millennials' efforts to promote transparency and patient-centered care are aligned with this principle, as they seek to minimize harm to patients. Millennials' efforts to promote diversity, inclusivity, and social justice in the healthcare industry are aligned with the ethical principle of justice, as they seek to reduce healthcare disparities and promote fairness. Millennials are making significant contributions to the healthcare industry. Their efforts to promote healthcare access, patient-centered care, transparency, diversity, and social justice are aligned with the principles of beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice. By advocating for a more just, equitable, and patient-centered healthcare system, millennials are demonstrating their commitment to ethical leadership and social responsibility. As they continue to shape the healthcare industry, we can expect to see further improvements in healthcare access, quality, and outcomes for all individuals.

This was really inspiring. Im a millenial working towards an MD-MBA as well and it was great to hear this. Thank you so much!

These lines hit me :- 1. Most hospitals are run by ppl who aren't doctors . They aren't even related to the medical field. Even those who make healthcare laws are not in the medical field. 2. The quote ⭐ 3. Medicine is freaking awesome. Being able to saves lives is the best. 4. Don't let anyone dissuade your dream of becoming a Doctor👨‍⚕

Thank you Dr. Dan. Truly inspiring. Just about to start my first year of Pre-Med, Iam so happy I found this video! I am motivated to not give no matter what those say around me! What a beautiful thing is the art of medicine and saving people. Thank you for the personal message at the end for us young ones who are just starting school. It's truly comforting to know that even though this job is hard, it is rewarding! Can't wait to serve mankind through medicine, and hopefully like you said, the system will change!!! we need that for sure. I am sure I will come back to this video to remind me through the hard times that i can do this and it is worth it to be a doctor to save precious human lives. blessings to you, thank you for being the change.

"we're gonna be the one to change the system" amen to that

I am 16... And hoping to be a doctor and even now I am being told that being doctor is hazardous... But the will to change and improve the world... And my own fellow mates have inspired me to goo onn and give my own role in changing medicine in improving it

This boy for president !

This TedTalk was one of my favorites to listen to. Dr. Dan talks about the struggles of becoming a physician in the current American healthcare system, and it doesn’t sound great. As a 2nd year medical student, I hear a lot about the “box checking” and the ridiculous amount of time spent charting, documenting, and dealing with insurance and how that’s taking away from the actual practice of medicine and patient care, and it’s very disheartening that there is such a negative connotation around practicing medicine. It was inspiring to finally hear someone talk about those things but while also ENCOURAGING students to continue to pursue their dreams of becoming doctors. Dr. Dan is spot on when he says that millennials are the smartest generation, because we have access to so much information and resources, but also because we are starting to see and understand how faulty and corrupt our system is, and we’re the generation that is going to be able to make changes. We’re realizing that the problem is not with the care itself, its everything else, all the admin and time taken AWAY from our patients. I believe our generation has the ability to start a movement toward a better approach, but it’s not going to be from a physician standpoint. It will be from a management and political standpoint. We need more doctors having a say in medical policies, we need more advocates for physician mental health, we need better systems for insurance. I was so surprised when Dr. Dan said that only 3% of our elected officials are doctors. And put into context, Roe v Wade was just overturned, and only 3% of that decision was made by doctors. This is an egregious lack of representation and it amazes me that people aren’t more concerned about it. We are spending exponentially more money as a country on healthcare than comparable developed countries, and for what? I believe that if we can get a movement of incoming, business savvy physicians who want to make a change, it will happen.

Thank you for inspiring us future millennial doctors, Daniel.

Thank you for the message. I thought growing up meant not to dream anymore.

I'm studying Dentistry and I'm a millennial, wonderful Inspiration, Dr. Daniel Wozniczka!!

great talk, I'm impressed by his qualifications. All he said is true , I'm a physician too and my clinics are overloaded with no enough time for each patient. He gave us hope that the change is coming and we all should work hard for it.

It's so great to see something positive like this about millennials!

Great video. I worked at Porsche for years selling cars to Health Care Administrators, who, to my memory, did not have names accompanied by MD. I have since left there and am now in my last year of pre med and applying to medical school next Spring. How did we get to a place where we allowed MBAs and politicians with no background in patient care to dictate how we administer patient care? This is why I always trust politicians such as Rand Paul on matters of health care and not a bunch of bureaucrats who have no interest in and never have administered patient care.

I start medical school in a week, hopefully I'm still crazy enough to change the world.

I am a medical student that will start my residency program soon. I am from indonesia and this actually happens too in my country. Thankyou dr.Dan for bringing up this problem and persude us, the millenials, to fight and chance the system

I work with residents and it is the same issues they face. Well spoken speaker. I am very proud of my fellow millennial.

This is so true! I HOPE this spreads and makes a good difference. This is the exact reason I am working on becoming a nurse midwife and yes a millennial!

As a determined premed student knowing this, I've been fearful of all this. But my selflessness drives me to save lives whether or not business men are my bosses, because like our doctor here, I'm willing to change the system for the betterment of our healthcare system. Like a soldier going into battle, I cannot look back.

"How to not get overwhelmed by the politics behind medicine."

I love this so much! I want to be a doctor just so I can fight the system. More doctors need to be more like this guy and not trying to keep us sick and push pills down our throats.

this is the best, motivates me everytime. Thank you Dr Dan

i got chills across my entire body as he told the story of bringing the patient back to life, seeing as that he got to walk his daughter down the aisle. certainly helps my MCAT motivation!

I am a business student planning to go into medicine and honestly? this video gives me goosebumps. CHALLENGE ACCEPTED! :)

Thank you for this. I will keep on keeping on.

I am a Canadian mother of a millennial applying for residency in internal medicine. Thumb upppp for you!

Omg this is exactly what I needed most. I'm just twenty but I do think that this world needs a huge change not only in medicine but in all the health care system. I thought I was the only one who could see this, but this video encouraged me to keep thinking about making a difference. An awesome video that involves medicine and a hopeful future ahead.

so happy i came across this video! amazing! very enlightening!

As a current second year medical student the TED talk really resonated with me as I have wanted to be a doctor since I was in middle school. I have dedicated my life to years and years of schooling, shadowing and working to achieve my goal but along the way I have experience what Dr. Wozniczka described, many older physicians have told me to find a different job or reconsider my path because it “is not worth it in the end”. I have never even considered quitting no matter how many times I have been told this for the same reason Dr. Wozniczka never listened to the naysayers, because I love medicine and being able to dedicate my life to saving your fellow man is the coolest job you can have. Unfortunately, like Dr. Wozniczka so eloquently described, the medical field has become less medical and more business oriented which is a big reason for physician burnout. Doctors abide by multiple medical ethical principles in order to provide the best care for their patients and some of the things that were mentioned in this talk keep doctors from being able to fully enforce these principles. For example, with the rising cost of insurance and overall cost of medical care doctors may have to alter the treatment they would like to prescribe to their patients in order for the patient to be able to afford it. This violates the principle of beneficence and non-maleficence because the physician is unable to provide the best care that would benefit the patient the most and could even cause harm to their patient if they have a negative reaction to it or if it does not treat their condition adequately. If more medical providers were placed in a positions in which they can make altering decisions when it comes to the healthcare system as a whole this could lead to the radical change that is needed to put less of the focus on money and business in medicine and back on what truly matters, the patients and medicine itself. I appreciate Dr. Wozniczka giving the perspective as a younger doctor and that gives a fresh perspective on medicine. His attitude towards medicine is hard to find especially with the high rates of burnout through medical school and residency.

Those last couple of sentences. YES!

I am in this situation. In a few years I start residency to become a maxillofacial surgeon, and my dad (doctor) is telling me not to do it. He's telling me medicine is dead, that the "good times" are long gone, that I have an unrealistic idea of what it is to be a doctor. I might be crazy, but it just might be a lunatic they're looking for.

wow, this guy is amazing, what a great speech, how he gets all his energy to accomplish so much Ill never know and thanks for making us all aware

such a shame that the adminstrative burden, huge cost and difficulty of patient access to meds and care is uniquely related to the American system. Imagine being a Dr in another country - UK, Australia, France, Spain.. where you can practice knowing that you have no forms to fill, no risk of your patient not accessing meds? I feel deep sympathy for American physicians! great talk

I am a 16 year old junior in high school hoping to gain her md/phd in neuroimmunology. Many people tell me that becoming a doctor will be boring and what's been discovered has been. I've had my doubts about going into medicine bc I'm afraid of getting bored. This has spiked my passion. Thank you

What a great talk..... thank you

you know what , after watching ur words ,i have got a new energy the same that was in me at the first day of medical school.

Awesome!! Am a GP studying health administration. I couldn’t not agree more !!!bravo!!

This video is an inspiration for anyone. No matter when they watch it.

14:15 damn it felt like he was talking to me. I'm 18 and I aspire to be a doctor, I even share same thoughts of why I like medicine and most imp I wanna save lives. All the older doctors I met recommended me not to choose this field but I will. Thank you for motivating me.

Millennial physicians are likely to face unique challenges throughout their careers, which stem primarily from the complex and rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare and the constant integration of technologies that we could barely imaging even 15 years ago. As a medical student and a millennial, I am both concerned and excited about the future of medicine. Student debt is the obvious starting point, as tuition costs increase every year and interest rates are far from forgiving. In addition to undergraduate and medical school tuition, many future and current physicians have sought additional post-graduate training to advance their careers, which also comes with a significant financial burden. With an almost unsurmountable student loan bill, many physicians are concerned with their financial security and overall well-being. Additionally, increasing health care costs, declining reimbursement and mid-level encroachment create an atmosphere of uncertainty and significant unease among younger physicians. A rapidly evolving technological landscape presents another unique point of concern for physicians-future and current-under 40. For example, the increased popularity of remote delivery methods such as telemedicine may lead to significant reductions in face-to-face patient interactions. Electronic medical records have become the mainstay for healthcare documentation, but the increasing complexity may become problematic as they become more difficult to navigate and require more time outside of patient care. Arguably the most significant difference between physicians of the past and those of the future is their attitudes towards work. The priorities of millennial physicians are contrasting to those of the doctors before us. Work-life balance is becoming increasingly important among current medical students when contemplating residency and career paths. Our ability to remain satisfied with our jobs while maintaining a fulfilling personal life is largely contingent on the factors discussed above. Mid-levels can replace us and create job insecurity, or they can be utilized to expand our ability to treat our patients while maintaining reasonable hours. EMRs could be streamlined to minimize the administrative burden that is such as large contributor to burnout, or they could become so complicated that significant time must be spent outside of patient care learning how to navigate a charting system.

Thanks a lot for making me fall again in love of my profession

fantastic talk. Every word well chosen and really getting the point. Thank you and hoping that lots of millenials (and others) can be inspired.

I'm in medical school ...and I'm so inspired today ...

His speech inspired me and made me tear up! We can do this!

This is amazing and so true...not only for doctors but other healthcare professionals....MBAs demanding productivity from MDs and other healthcare providers. I am in occupational therapy and this is a major problem for us as well.

In this talk, Dr. Wozniczka highlights his reflection of medicine and the healthcare system as a millennial internal medicine physician. While discussing his passion for medicine, he highlights many of the day to day problems facing physicians practicing today, while also discussing many of the injustices that healthcare in the United States has encouraged and allowed to persist to create the system we have today. One of the large points he discusses is the way that healthcare systems and hospitals are run, like a business, by business people who have little to no healthcare experience. The system of healthcare as a whole is creating injustice and breaking the principle of nonmaleficence daily by allowing the system to become a business opposed to a place of treatment, healing and discovery. From the top down, policy and decision are made with profit in the front opposed to patient care, physician and healthcare provider well being, and cost efficiency. Physicans are now having to meet a quota, and “speed up surgery” to meet business goals opposed to patient care and safety goals. Aiding in this dilemma are insurance companies and the injustice associated with authorization and bankruptcy medical bills. While this discussion was incredibly informative and motivating, I appreciated Dr. Wozniczka take-aways to create change by empowering physicians themselves. I believe this is a tall task and will take more than physician input, but it is a great place to start the discussion.