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Dr. Rachel Southard, DO

Dr. Rachel Southard, DO

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how to succeed on clinical rotations + auditions *MED STUDENTS MUST WATCH!*| Dr. Rachel Southard

Video Overview & Insights

In today's video, I give all of the tips for how to SUCCEED on your medical school 3rd and 4th year clinical rotations. I focus especially on sub-internship/audition rotation tips, but you can most certainly apply them to your 3rd year core rotations. Toward the end of the video, I dedicate time to discussing OB/GYN-rotation specific tips (esp for auditions). I hope you find this video helpful! Best of luck on your clinical rotations!

Rachel I've been watching your videos since before medical school, and now I'm an OMS-III starting rotations in 2 weeks, and hope to be an OB/GYN physician! This video was so helpful, thanks for being you!!

— @ediebates4662

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1)first impressions come once, be punctual, ,present yourself well aka hygiene and etc, be comfortable but don’t overshare , there is still that level of okay I’m still auditioning so I have to still be professional (don’t feel comfy badmouthing a superior to another ) and don’t bad mouth one rotation site to another one .folllow your superior orders and their direction unless your asked not to

Don’t have the competitive mentality with whoever’s with you in that rotation site , uplift eachother.

If you got nothing to do , go study or research or practice .(this ma’am held the door open for people )

Don’t interfere where you’re not involved

Always start with SOAP

Bring a card for your rotation supervisor or whoever was teaching you


I’m not going into the obgyn section I have to sleep

— @muhammeddawson9627

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- Dr. Thomas Zheng OB/GYN Pocketbook: https://a.co/d/g1imdj4

I was wondering whether I was being proper in the ward or not. felt at ease and got motivated listening to you!Thank you!

— @sandanirodrigo7384

▬ CONTENTS OF THIS VIDEO ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

0:00 - Intro

I feel like this is just a video on how to be perfect and not make mistakes. Isn’t life about making mistakes, not always being 100%?

— @claudestudio

0:44 - Behavior/etiquette tips

7:41 - Knowledge tips

Rachel,
I have the utmost respect for you as a Dr. I love your passion to make residency better for those who follow in your footsteps. I love when you share your medical knowledge. Would you please explain why the monthly menstrual period guarantees cramps and backaches? Many thanks. Please keep vlogging.

— @user-sn4be4uf4c

9:26 - Bonus tips

10:06 - OBGYN rotation tips

Thank you!!! Finally decided to pursue OBGYN as a third year currently on that rotation and I was looking for tips.

— @ChrisNieva

13:03 - I believe in you!!

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Hey can you give us detailed rundown of your study methods in med school specially for obgyn.

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Hi Rachel I am currently a 4th yr medical student in Hong Kong! (just started my clinical rotations in the 6-year program) Have been watching your vids before entering med school and they are really helpful! Thank you so much and take care❤

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Could have really used this a month ago 😉

— @upsxdowns

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Disclaimer: The views & opinions expressed in this video are my own (which are not directed at any specific entity/party) and do not reflect the views/opinions of any affiliates or employers. The individuals portrayed or mentioned in this video are not real patients but rather fictional representations created for illustrative purposes. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. The content presented is intended for educational or entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice or diagnosis. Viewer discretion is advised.

@7:05 everything is an opportunity if you allow yourself to see it that way ✍️ 📝 (I’m taking notes)

— @Cherubutter

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this came at the perfect time!!! i have two auditions coming up in oct./nov.!! Thank you❤

@BhumiPatel-r1h
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ooh these are some good tips! appreciate it as a med student! ❤

@MedicalWayOfLife
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Thanks babe for the inspiration

@thebrainwash
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This is amazing. Thank you so much!

@Calliemcdonald
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These tips are wonderful! I am at the end of electives in Canada (our audition system) and hoping to match to OB/Gyne!

@crystalmcleod2651
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No longer in med school but here to support my favorite content creator 🥹 such amazing tips!

@naanakena3676
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Can you give any advice on how to deal with the anxiety of being a new resident — especially when I don’t know certain things or can’t remember what I studied in medical school — and how to stay confident through all of that? I often find myself questioning my abilities and whether I’m truly suited for this path. Imposter syndrome feels overwhelming, and I get really anxious at work about making mistakes. I would really appreciate it if you could share your thoughts on this.❤

@yymm1496
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I love this! These are all little things that we easily forget, but can make such a big difference. Hope you make more videos like this!

@charlizard5901
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This is so incredibly helpful!! I’ve been watching your content since before I started med school and I have an audition rotation next month 😁😁 thank you Rachel

@milllllllllllll
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I’m a CRNA student starting clinicals soon & I found these so helpful! Thank you! ❤️

@samanthameyer5588
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Very good life advice, not just for the med arena.

@jeannine1991
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Ahhh might have done a few things wrong in my first few clerkships but I guess I can only improve!

@doctordjct
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Really helpful

@GabeRluna
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As a resident what is something you love to see in nurses? I am a nursing student and have been watching you forever!! Graduating in May! Always look forward to your videos :)

@juliagentile806
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i’m sad this came after my OBGYN rotation!! still hoping for the best ◡̈

@alexismetoyer1198
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Love how you explain everything. Not sure why I'm watching it as I am not a medical student :) I love how passionate you are about helping the ones that come after you. You are a great teacher! ♥

@swissmissyogini
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two videos? YEAH

@jennywhut
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Thank you for this great advice 😊

@NourAbiSaleh
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Algorithm comment! This is an amazing video!!!

@mlocey9
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I love how you encourage others!❤

@kellyclontz3796
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are you considering to do this kind of video for obgyn residents? with tips and tricks, helpful textbook references, helpful online platforms (i heard from you about truelearn for obgyn stuff and i do test almost every day now), maybe even talking about conferences - i mean, this days is the isuog conference, do you want to go to this kind of meeting in your furure, do you find them helpful at all and etc

@НиколетаЙорданова31
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I wish I was intelligent 😢

@elijahmurray6094
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Amazing!!!

@mariaa9981
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Love your passion for helping those coming behind you. We need more physicians like you!

@CarolFague
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i neeeded this! 4th year sub-i's season is coming up 😵‍💫

@brandoutmusic
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Thank you!! So helpful! :)

@meganapple8805
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Rachel I just got accepted to the same medical school you went to! Your videos are so amazing and it’s so nice to see how far you’ve come and to know what to expect when I start school. Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos!

@Beautybarbie995
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Two videos in one day! 🥰🤩👏

@PATRICKLONGMUSIC
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Commenting for the algorithm because why does this have too little views 🙃💜

@gayaneaghababyan807
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I'm starting my clinical rotations in TWO WEEKS
I'm soooooo soooo excited🥹

@JenniferIm
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Not one but two videos today!!! We’re being spoiled :)

@arigrande2647
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not a med student but i’m watching any way! certified pharm tech here. love your videos !!

@alyssaniicole95
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Hi Rachel, this is SO SO helpful as a med student on rotations! Was wondering, do you have tips for a longitudinal integrated clerkship (LIC) format? I’m going through FM, IM, EM, obgyn, peds, and neuro clinics throughout the week and it feels like I never have enough knowledge for all of them 🥲 any advice would be appreciated!

@EnnieZhu
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Thanks for this advice, Rachel! I'm an MS2 and I start clinical rotations next spring. I'm usually quite shy (especially in new settings with people I have not met) so the tip to walk in with confidence is something I'll remember!

@julianescalante9715
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Hello Rachel,
In a future video, please do show us your latest ANKI flow and walk through once.
After you into professional job, would love to see , how you use ANKI now compared to student use.

@RameshKumar-ng3nf
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Not in med school yet but I'll watch anything from Rachel :)

@nehareddy3319
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Lots of Love from Nepal

@khushijoshi8111