I was searching for why I left surgery and then i found your video. I am 40 and i WAS a consultant surgeon. I switched on to radiology after cracking the exam. It's a lifestyle modification for me now. Surgeons are actually rewarded very less for what they do.
@Mr.Radiologist2 жыл бұрын
That must have been a really difficult decision to make and I really hope it worked out well for you! Thank you for sharing that
@ashwinshaji15722 жыл бұрын
Hi doc I'm a young doctor troubled btw surgery and radiology..loved surgery but worried about taking surgery bcoz oy many years of gruelling training ahead and work life balance problems? Can you share your opinions and advice?
@derrickrnc2 жыл бұрын
@@ashwinshaji1572 stick to your CHOICE. If surgery is your choice, go for it. What you choose now will remain for the rest of your life.
@JJoandrew2 жыл бұрын
Well done! It takes a lot of courage to leave a path and join another. You will achieve and succeed.. and have more time and fun! You will never regret trying your dream out first.
@Mr.Radiologist2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, I think that is great advice. I wish you the best as well!
@KhaledAbdelghanyMD2 ай бұрын
Glad you made it out before it was too late! Just made the same switch myself!
@teamilkandsugar2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I just wanted to say your CST interview videos were a HUGE help to me and recieved a ranking I wouldn’t have gotten without them. Best of luck on your new journey :)
@Mr.Radiologist2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm so glad to hear that those videos actually helped someone and a big congratulations on getting a ranking! Good luck on your future career!
@ob92212 жыл бұрын
Your CST interview videos are fantastic! Tough call but thanks for bringing this decision making out to the open to help others, you will succeed in any path you choose. Wishing you all the best!
@Mr.Radiologist2 жыл бұрын
Thank you and I’m glad you found them useful! Good luck with your applications!
@HMPanesar Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story! I am in a very similar position to the one you were in and am applying for ST3 ENT training. I really respect that you took ownership of your life, thought about what you wanted long term and switched to radiology. When you lay it out so clearly, I have no doubt you've made the right choice!
@Mr.Radiologist Жыл бұрын
Thank you and good luck for your applications!
@saharishsaleem9495 Жыл бұрын
OMG did not expect to see a familiar face on YT Jack! I am so happy you are doing what you like. In case you don't remember me, Saleem ortho SHO from Colch! Lots of love and respect for stopping to introspect and following through the decision to leave this path!
@Mr.Radiologist Жыл бұрын
Good to hear from you! Hope all is well on your end - what did you end up doing in the end? Surgery?
@harmankaur9354 Жыл бұрын
but we still do night shifts in radiology. however i agree radiology is a better overall lifestyle than surgery. i also switched from surgery to radiology :)
@opeyemitejumadejesuoyeyemi66902 жыл бұрын
Way to go Jack! Much love from Nigeria 🇳🇬
@Mr.Radiologist2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, friend!
@ashlyalexander41082 жыл бұрын
All the best to you 👍 it takes lot of courage to take such a huge decision
@Mr.Radiologist2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! And I wish you well in your endeavours too. (ENT is still a fantastic specialty, by the way)!
@herkulisch7192 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this- really sorry you had a tough time in CST. Current CST having a similar experience. Congrats on the training number- very well deserved! Looking forward to your radiology videos.
@Mr.Radiologist2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I hope everything goes well for you as well, whichever path you choose!
@RadCastAcademy Жыл бұрын
Great content and you made the best career decision! We've subscribed for more of your awesome content
@Mr.Radiologist Жыл бұрын
Thanks guys, I'm a huge fan of your podcast!
@emiliiaokada23422 ай бұрын
Wow That was hard to decide, for sure. Hope you doing well ❤
@Liko2 жыл бұрын
Hey Jack, best of luck with the change. Love the quality of the video production too! See you soon!
@Mr.Radiologist2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, appreciate it!
@otengdarkwa39552 жыл бұрын
Hope to see more of radiology videos on your channel soon
@Mr.Radiologist2 жыл бұрын
will do!
@xuediliu Жыл бұрын
Hi, thank you so much for sharing this. Never met you but felt like I was watching a friend talking to me. I'm a CT1 and share some of the struggles you mentioned in your video. It's so good to know I'm not struggling alone. Good luck with your radiology career!
@Mr.Radiologist Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words, I hope everything is going okay with your current situation - you are definitely not alone and if work ever gets you down, remember you are more than just your career! Good luck with whichever path you choose!
@sebakeadan81922 жыл бұрын
Good luck 💕
@Mr.Radiologist2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@Hcha7 Жыл бұрын
Radiology is hands down the best field in medicine
@nusaman10 ай бұрын
Your thoughts on AI and outsourcing. I think the need for radiology reads will continue to increase exponentially but how much will be taken over by AI and outsourcing ? Yes, there will always be the need for some radiologists but how many.
@TriPham-sn9jj Жыл бұрын
Radiology is much more powerful and respectful to ourself more
@samaheltaib4949 Жыл бұрын
Am about to make your same decision ,defiantly i will need to speak to you more
@Mr.Radiologist Жыл бұрын
Good for you for taking the step - if you have any questions, post them here!
@silasketgaskets8709 Жыл бұрын
i too left surgery albeit general surgery some decades ago. decided did not want to not sleep for 3 years just to get booted in the 3-4 year pyramid cutoff. many a competent 3rd year did not make it into 4th. was very common for residents with 3 years GS to enter rad, anesthesia, or even plastics before it became prestigious. does ENT have a pyramid in the UK ?? USA does not
@Mr.Radiologist Жыл бұрын
There are bottlenecks at several stages. For the ENT example, after medical school, you compete for Foundation years (2 years), then for core surgical training (2 years), then finally for ENT ST3 higher surgical training. Afterwards, of course you apply for a consultant job, which is also competitive.
@Sodium7794 ай бұрын
Hi Jack, with taster weeks... did you organise them in your own hospital system? This is more of a logistical question; if you get a taster week for 3 days at a hospital you've never worked at before, who organises the swipe cards and parking access etc (especially on shorter notice)
@waqarkhan-nt8bv Жыл бұрын
I want to leave medicine for clinical radiology.
@wowthatscoollol2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@Mr.Radiologist2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@seharfarooq3298 Жыл бұрын
Hello - this video is very insightful thank you. What do you think about working at less than full time? Do you think working at LTFT would have made a difference? I'm considering surgical training but also worried about work-life balance.
@bobolabobo3080 Жыл бұрын
Hello i'm new radiology resident and i used to hesitated between radiology and maxillo surgery. I choose radiology . But it my second week i'm lost. And don't know if i made the right decision or not.. i was afraid of doing the same operation in surgery plus it take so much time and it's long in my country.. 6 year + 2 years. Vs 5 radiology
@Mr.Radiologist Жыл бұрын
Hey, congratulations on choosing radiology! It is much harder at the start of radiology because it's so different to anything most doctors have done before so it feels like being a beginner again. It definitely gets better as you go through so don't quit so soon - at least not before giving radiology a chance!
@guleidmohamed4662 Жыл бұрын
Thanks can i get contact from this profession
@memy09092 жыл бұрын
Good luck with your career choice
@Mr.Radiologist2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@winaim.4296 Жыл бұрын
Good luck🙂
@Mr.Radiologist Жыл бұрын
Thank you, it's going well so far!
@sebakeadan81922 жыл бұрын
Good luck
@Mr.Radiologist2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@An4nd. Жыл бұрын
Is Radiology profession will replaced by ai
@yelenadr8984 Жыл бұрын
Lol it won't
@Mr.Radiologist Жыл бұрын
It is more likely that AI will be a tool used by radiologists to make reporting easier. We are a long way off replacement.
@bhagyathenuwara814811 ай бұрын
Hi I am leaving ophthalmology for radiology for same reasons ( for better work life balance & difficulties in some surgical skills). Want to achieve best from radiology 😊 Can you advise regarding what are the additional qualifications that I can achieve during the training to become a talented and skillfull radiologist. From Srilanka I am still in first year When I am feeling down I am watching your videos and Thank you😊
@cloudskyline45872 жыл бұрын
How’s your sense of smell and taste? I left a comment in your other video and still waiting for response
@Mr.Radiologist2 жыл бұрын
sorry, it’s been a bit busy recently! probably mostly back maybe 80%. Enough to enjoy food and smell danger, which is enough for me. Best of luck with your smell and taste too!
@cloudskyline45872 жыл бұрын
@@Mr.Radiologist ok ty
@cloudskyline45872 жыл бұрын
@@Mr.Radiologist do u think u still see more improvements?
@Mr.Radiologist2 жыл бұрын
It has been over a year now- I haven’t noticed any major improvements for the last few months
@cloudskyline45872 жыл бұрын
@@Mr.Radiologist are u vaccinated? Did u use steroids? Did u completely lose smell n taste? Have u taken anything? How’s your nose ? Is it dry or stuffy?