Hey guys. I'm Siobhan, a first year medical resident. Happy new year! So an update from last week,
I was telling you guys that I heard rumors that it would get super busy after Christmas in the hospital.
Turns out not a rumor, definitely true. Today
I saw probably double the patients that I normally see. So I was feeling pretty mentally exhausted by the time
I was done the day. And when I got home and saw
these presents waiting for me, I was super super excited because it meant that I got my Secret Santa
youtuber gifts finally.
So this year Jamie from Strive To Fit did something really unique. She got together all these medical youtubers and
decided to do a Secret Santa. I got Jane and Jady and it was so much fun picking out gifts for them,
but also for their cute little adorable
puppy named Rumi. If you haven't checked out their channel, you definitely should. They're a couple who are going through medical school together.
They're both in their final year and they're aspiring to
anesthesiology. So check out their channel and see what I got them for Christmas. So I've got a confession to make, I
actually already know who my Secret Santa is, aaahhh!
I know, I know, it turns out that it's Jamie
from Strive To Fit. Which is so exciting, because I love her channel. And
the reason she had to tell me in advance was because
there was some trouble shipping the packages to me, so we had to be chatting to figure that out. Anyway,
she sent along a video clip as a card, so take a look.
Hi Siobhan, this is your Secret Santa Jamie. I want to wish you a belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
So sorry about the delays with the deliveries, but I hope you enjoy your gifts.
I try to pick out some things that might help you stay healthy and warm during your busy schedule as a resident and also during
cold months of winter in Canada.
I'm really enjoying all your content on your channel, so keep up the good work and I hope you have a great day. Bye.
So if you guys don't already know Jamie, her channel is the Strive To Fit and she's a fourth year medical student.
She has an incredible channel where she tells you all about medical school, gives
you study tips and will talk about what the different rotations are like in med school.
She also has this really unique spin off channel, where she
videotapes herself studying. And so then you can study along and get motivation at the same time.
So I definitely recommend checking out her channels and I'll leave the links below. Okay. I can't wait any longer.
I'm gonna see what she sent.
Okay, I don't know if you guys have the same tradition in your families, but I always try to guess what things are in advance.
It's kinda squishy, seems like a fabric.
It's actually harder to open than I thought.
Ooooh. These are amazing.
I love curling up and being able to study on the couch, so this is perfect. They're so soft, take a look.
Lovely! Okay, I can't wait to put them on. And there is a second one, so... I
don't hear... I don't really hear anything jiggling around too much. Okay, let's just see what it is.
What is this? Stain steel mug! Oh cool. Okay, let's open it up, let's see.
Why was I confused when I first saw it?! It is definitely a stainless steel mug, hahaha.
This is perfect. This is so nice. Wait... okay. Got a lock,
check it out!
Did she know that purple is my favorite color? Because it is.
This is gonna be amazing to be able to curl up on the couch with my socks. So thank you so much Jamie.
I really really appreciate the gifts,
this is awesome. So I know that Jamie said that she had sent me three gifts and so when I had three packages,
I just assumed that this one was from her as well. Turns out
I just opened it and it's not. It's something completely different that was sent to me, so I made the video...
I'm so sorry, Jamie. Ehm... I'm gonna have to update you guys, maybe on Instagram or one of my future videos.
And I will open up the third one then, so you have to stay tuned for the last little present.
Okay, so now it's time for the featured question of the week and that is from
Nancy, who's asking: ''Do you think recording yourself in your journey as a first year medical
resident has helped in any way to build your skills as a doctor in training?''
I was just thinking about this the other day
and I really think that it does.
It allows me to take a time to reflect on the good things and the bad things.
That time of reflection is a way for me to process the experience
I think, but probably the most unexpected thing that's come out of this is
hearing all of your feedback and that you guys have become a source of support for me.
There have been times when I'm having a tough day
and I actually think about your comments or one pops up my phone. And it makes me want to be better,
it makes me want to be as good as you guys see me.
So on those days when I don't have energy,
I get a comment talking about how much my energy inspires you guys. And all of a sudden
I feel like ''Okay,
I can dig deep and have that energy'' So really you guys have been a huge support to me.
And I never expected to find that, so thank you so much. So thank you so much for watching guys.
Don't forget to subscribe and definitely check out Jane and Jady, as well as the Strive To Fit channel.
And I'm gonna link those below, so bye for now and I will chat with you guys soon.