RESIDENCY IS HARD - Watch This First! 

the hours are long, but the years pass quickly.... residency is a unique experience, but you do it together and you will always count your co-residents and colleagues as forever friends.

Intern year is more overwhelming than I thought it would be. Thank you for the encouragement 💕

It feels like looking into a portal in a way. Thank you always for your openness and keen insight.

I appreciate hearing about Dr. Le’s journey through residency. Her video clearly shows that residency is a busy time which can take you away from other aspects of your life like spending time with your friends and family. I cannot imagine how difficult it must have been raising two young children during residency! For me, though, I think the greatest concerns I have during residency are my relationship with my attendings and being a competent doctor. I have had the opportunity to discuss these concerns during my ethics class. Power dynamics between residents and attendings can lead to ethical concerns. Residents may be hesitant to bring up concerns, especially when they contradict an attending’s actions or opinions, in fear that that it could be perceived as an insult towards the attending. This can result in maleficence, or harm, to the patient when the most optimal care is not provided. We hear about Dr. Le’s own experience when she asked her attending for feedback regarding the delivery of difficult news to a family about their child’s diagnosis of osteosarcoma. I think it is clear that Dr. Le wanted to do her best to support the family, but the attending gave her feedback that seemed to convey that there was nothing she could do but “live with the fact that you’ll be part of the worst day of their life.” On the contrary, the attending could have suggested giving the family resources and ensuring that the family feels that the medical team will be there for the family every step of the way. Upon starting residency, the heavy responsibility of caring for patients can also feel overwhelming. Dr. Le, herself, mentioned that she had doubts and fears when she started residency as her “poor decisions could lead to poor patient outcomes.” I love that at the end of the video, Dr. Le reassures us that residency is “the time to make mistakes.” I am still worried though that certain institutions or attendings may create an environment that is less understanding or accepting of mistakes. This may result in the lack of disclosure when a mistake is made, which is unethical. For a patient to fully exercise their autonomy, they must be fully informed. Also, in an environment where residents are not able to learn from their mistakes, there is an increased risk of harm to future patients. Wu et al. published a study in JAMA where they found that residents “who accepted responsibility for the mistake and discussed it were more likely to report constructive changes in practice.” In other words, learning from mistakes during residency can prevent mistakes in the future. Despite these concerns, I remain optimistic of the positive opportunities ahead!

This was such a beautiful video reflection. Thank you so much!

My how the years have flown! I started watching you since your second or third year of medical school. You've grown so much and I'm inspired by you and your strength. :)

you are amazing! I look up to you so much! I hope your life is everything you wished it to be and more. Love you Jenny!

Here I am, deep into dedicated with COMLEX level 1 in nine days. It is SO good to watch your videos and get a glimpse of the light at the end of the long (LONG) tunnel. I'm a mom of two kids myself, and I have really appreciated your videos chronicling your journey through med school, residency, and now life as an attending. They have reinforced that YES, you can be a mom in medical school. YES, you can achieve a life balance that works for you. YES, you can be a good partner to your spouse and a good mom to your kids. And YES, it is okay to struggle sometimes. Speaking of the struggle, I should probably stop procrastinating and get back to board prep... I appreciate you. Keep doing what you do.

what a beautiful and inspiring video. i’m a premed and have recently been struggling with the pressures and competitiveness taking the next steps to med school, this video has helped ease my mind in regards to many of the common worries revolving around the process. thank you

Such an inspiring video, Jenny! Well presented and well said.

Beautiful video, thank you for sharing! This made me cry, the medical journey really is a marathon and so scary at time with so much uncertainty, congratulations on tackling it so gracefully and sharing your journey with us.

I’m a premed student studying for the mcat and I’ve been watching you for years. You inspire me so much and show me that it is possible to be a good mom and a good doctor ☺️

Thank you for your encouragement 💕

Loved this. Excited to be starting residency in July.

As a 4th year DO student going into match season very soon, this is such an inspiring video to watch.

you are awesome Dr. Le!! love your content :)

You’re and inspiration for me! Thank you! ❤️

I absolutely love this! A girl I used to babysit just started residency at Baylor. Now I kinda have an idea or just a glimpse of what she is facing! I just love your videos! So informative! Thank you!

Thank you very much for sharing your inspirational journey! I am terrified of taking so much time in writing notes as I am a slower typer, and that mic you were talking was like a salvation for me. Do all programs allow using it?

Brought tears to my eyes as I am beginning IM residency with a 3 month old

This was a emotionally beautiful video. ❤️

I love you... the person you are... SO MUCH ❤️ You've always inspired me & helped me take better decisions in life. I've always looked up to you 😌. God knows how many times I've watched your vlogs & everytime I watch... I get inspired & learn something new. Thank you so much ❤️ ( P.S. Watching Wayt & London grow makes me feel older 😂 they are growing so fast 😭❤️)

Great video as always 🤩🤩🤩

So proud to be part of your journey, Dr. Le!

Good on you for not holding off on having kids until later. I think becoming a doctor and having a family go hand in hand. It’s harder but it’s worth it now your kids will grow with your profession. I’d do the same

If I could go back in time, I would have become a doctor. Excellent video.

Such a great video Jenny!

This was beautiful 💞

This was sooo beautiful

I am really struggling with mom guilt. My plan is to apply to medical school next spring (2023), but I am strongly considering the PA profession because residency is not required. The 60 to 80 hour weeks scares me a bit. I fear that I will not be a significant part of my son’s life during residency. My son is 5 and will start school and sports/school activities this year and I know I will miss many events, do you think you would have missed out on any or all of these events if Wyatt was of school age during your residency? My worst fear would be that my son grows up thinking I wasn’t a part of his life during residency. Thank you for your RU-vid channel and for being an inspiration to all parents.

You are a hero this is undoable but you did it wow

Thank you Dr. Le! Second year FM >.

Hi Dr. Le, First of all, thank you for the video. It's very inspiring! I’m a premed. I’m just wondering if I choose to go into Family Medicine, is residency for Family Medicine easier comparing to other specialties? I heard the schedule is easier, comparing to other specialties, particularly surgical specialties. I am not sure if that’s true, so I just want to ask you. How was your schedule like? How many hours do you typically work as a resident of Family Medicine? Also, do you have to be on call? Thank you!

My daughter is starting md school in a month.. worrying about her😢💕

Beautiful 💜

This was amazing!🙏🏾🥰 how many total years of residency you did?

In Dominican Republic residency also starts on july 1st 💜

You made a beautiful video.

What is the dictation device that you use? Did it help shorten time for notes?

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🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷very nice 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

I'll never trust doctors ever again because of a bad resident doctor. Imagine a patient that wants to commit suicide because of the mistake the resident made. This resident says she's an advocate for women and hides behind the male doctors that oversee her. I hadn't even finished my last PET scan after having throat cancer. She has caused me so much pain mentally and physically. This is your time to make mistakes because you'll be protected and never made to admit to those mistakes. No matter how much you've hurt a patient. Shame on the medical community that is allowed to police itself.

Would you do it all again!?

Ok the fact that you made a human and then went to work 6 weeks later!!!!

Do you have type 1 diabetes?