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I want to talk to the NON TRADITIONAL student in MEDICINE| Going into medicine at a later age.

drkarenfrancois

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In this video , I want to talk to the NON Traditional student in Medicine that is going into the field at a later age. This can be a person trying to become a doctor or nurse or any other specialty in medicine. I want to tell you my story about being a nontraditional medical student who had her first child while in medical school. I can give advice that you should follow and you will succeed.

My name is Dr. Karen Francois and I am a 5th year Attending physician based out of NY. These stories will chronicle my life with Anesthesia, as an Anesthesiologist and home life with my husband and 3 children. Through these glimpses into my life I hope to inspire and motivate young women or men into seriously considering Anesthesia as a career choice.
I am a Doctor and I as born and raised in the projects of the Bronx NY and I made it to become of highly respected physician , if I can do it then any one else in my situation can do the same.
Please make sure to follow me on instagram @ 3anesthesiaandme

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20 Comments

@StudentDoctorAntonioPatterson 3 years ago

I started at 49 and I just completed my first year. I'll be 50 in 5 days. Don't be limited by your age! Go for it.

@adiimimi 5 years ago

I started med school at 30. I’m glad I did. I feel so fulfilled and happy.

@дома-ц4э 5 years ago

I will be 45 when i enter med school... thanks for inspiring us :)

@shawnellemartineaux6212 5 years ago

I will start medical school at 34 or so. Currently in law school and 26.

@mosiceo3142 3 years ago

I'm 53 and in med school! Is it challenging? Yes...but oh so rewarding.

@Nae9211 3 years ago

This is very inspiring! I’m currently 41, (today’s my birthday🎉) I’m applying to med school as we speak. I’ve been an ICU Nurse for 18 yrs… more specifically in CVICU. I was a biology major many moons ago😆 but I’m determined to complete this goal of mine🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Thank you for this video.

@melodic21 6 years ago

Going back to school at 39 so med school is 3 years off but I’m ready! 40 year old med student

@dr_Olga 4 years ago (edited)

I started at 34 as med student. I felt this wish at 32 , but first time didn't get enough mark on chemistry, so one more year studied it harder and finally got very good results. I was creaming at night because of happiness just when received my results 😊
And now I'm in:)
Still happy as med 2nd year student! Plus, I have mature groupmates and so not alone :) 😀

@beingchaotic 3 years ago

My mental health/undiagnosed adhd messed up last 10 years of my life. Will be going to med school next year at 27. From severe depression, years of suicidal thoughts to medical school - it was a crazy journey.

I keep thinking about what if people make fun of me, but then I can't let this dream go and then be in my 70s and regret over it.

@surfmindwellness 2 years ago

Seeing this 3 years later. I’m 33 thinking about medical school. Would like to start a family but haven’t seen it be done before. As a woman and a believer in Jesus Christ, as my Lord and Savior, your story is one of hope, faith and determination. Thank you!

@noirfit9721 5 years ago

This makes me feel better. I’m definitely non traditional. I’m 25, having my first child and I had decided early on not to do school so I have no bachelors degree. I’ll be starting a little late but hey, I’ll stay the course

@saysHotdogs 3 years ago

I will most likely be 42 or 43 entering med school and I’m so excited I’m actually having so much fun back in undergrad. I helped my husband build his tech business and raised our children first. I honestly think it gives me an edge. I have better work ethic, more patience, and more understanding of why I need to do this. I always say I’m not headed for surgery or anything fancy I just want to know my patients and practice as much variation as possible, so I’m really into rural med

@tajahgroce-crawford3771 5 years ago

I’m 27 just now finishing my first year undergraduate bachelors. I just decided that I want to pursue medical school. If everything goes as planned I’ll be starting medical school at 31. I started to get discouraged but this was so motivating.

@AdventureswithDrLily 10 months ago

26 was very young 😅😊
I started medical school at 29....

@tiaranest 6 years ago (edited)

I’m 32 currently working as an infectious disease epidemiologist. I’ve always contemplated medicine, I have all the prerequisite courses, and this pandemic
is really encouraging me to take the mcat and apply to med school, however I’m still really scared of being a non traditional med student.

@lj3095 1 year ago (edited)

I needed this! Especially after seeing a few people quit medicine. I’m watching this 4 yrs later lol. I’m currently getting my bachelors degree @ 30. I hope to be entering med school @ 33! Let’s GOOOO!

@gabbymiles5655 6 years ago

Thank you great video, I’m considering family medicine, I’m almost 49 years old!!!

@reneeaustin7633 3 years ago

Great video! I’m 31 and in my second year. Wouldn’t have done my journey any other way.

@jenjencurls 6 years ago

Watching these and seeing the comments is very encouraging and motivating. I am 26, turning 27 soon, and I want to go to medical school, but I still need to do one more year of premed courses and ECs. Sometimes it is discouraging and feels like I'll never get there.

@tonyf33 6 years ago

Hi Dr. Francois!

I’m very inspired by your opinion on non-traditional medical students. I am a 28 year old black police officer who always had a strong interest in medicine ever since high school. It is nerve-racking to leave a decent paying job to attempt to go to medical school, but I am going to go for it 100 percent. I am currently enrolled in school to complete my pre-med courses and I hope to do well in them. I find anesthesia fascinating and really enjoy your videos. Thank you for what you do!