What I Wish I Knew Before Med School | Advice From an M3 (So You Don’t Burn Out)

It’s been two years since I started medical school, but I can still remember exactly how it felt walking into my first day — excited, nervous, overwhelmed, and… downloading every Anki deck known to man. Now that I’m an M3, I want to share the honest advice I wish someone told me before I started med school — from study plans and pancake analogies 🥞 to imposter syndrome, burnout, and figuring out what resources actually work. In this video, I’ll cover: 0:00 Intro 1:15 Med school is a pancake-eating marathon 3:04 The truth about Anki (and how to actually use it) 7:18 Resource overload: what’s worth your time 10:03 Mental health: imposter syndrome + burnout 12:00 Only commit to what you love (seriously) If you’re about to start med school or even just thinking about it, I made this video for YOU. Hope this helps you crush M1 without losing your mind. Subscribe for more med school vlogs and advice 💪 — Justin Music creds: take your time - jazzy but not too jazzy    • jazzy but not too jazzy   Socials:   / justinrmendoza_   #medschool #justinmed #ankitips #m1advice #premed #medicalstudentlife #dayinthelife #medstudent Disclaimer: This video features personal opinions and does not reflect or support the official opinions or initiatives of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. This video is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed physician. The content featured is for entertainment purposes only.