After having dedicated pretty much his entire 20’s to studying and hundreds of thousands of dollars in loans, Randy is finally at the finish line of his studying career. In his last year of his fellowship (extended residency specialty), Randy has been prepped by the best of the medical system to become a gastroenterologist. The process of becoming a doctor, including grueling residency, tons of debt, and nearly a decade of studying, is a journey that only doctors can understand. Randy gives us insight as to some of the process, including the notorious residency burnout, and also shares his personal worldviews and how being a Christian in the hospital can be both complementary and challenging at the same time. Thanks again, for subscribing and inviting me into your personal space. I hope you enjoy this episode of Conversations with Caleb Lee. TOPICS TO ADDRESS: JOB & ACTUAL DESCRIPTION – WHAT DO YOU ACTUALLY DO? Tell me in one minute or less your average day What are some common types of illnesses you diagnose or treat How bad is it to be on call? How often? How many patients do you see on average per day? How different is it to be employed by a hospital versus being self-employed? Why do a fellowship? Why GI? How much Continuing Education do you have to do? JOB AND INDUSTRY PEOPLE – WHAT ARE THE PEOPLE LIKE Do you find that certain types of personalities are attracted to being doctors? How many doctors do you feel prioritize money over patient care? What are some weird quirks you see in other doctors? Of the doctors you know, how many you would personally go to or have your family go to? I saw a TED talk by a doctor that compared batting averages to surgeries. I know you’re not a surgeon but surely there must be misdiagnoses or mistakes. How often do doctors admit mistakes to their patients or their families? JOB & INDUSTRY/FIELD INSIGHTS – WHAT DOES THE INDUSTRY LOOK LIKE? Is it worth it? The cost, the stress, your entire 20s… I’ve heard of some scary residency stories, including those who couldn’t complete them or suicide. What’s really going on? What are your thoughts on AI and it’s affect on the medical industry? It’s no doubt doctors are making less and less comparatively to decades ago. How far do you think this trend will go? Do you get reimbursed more for how many patients you see in a hospital? What about private practices? JOB ASSUMPTIONS AND BIASES – PEOPLE AND SOCIETY’S VIEW ON THE INDUSTRY; VERSUS WHAT IT REALLY LOOKS LIKE What are some common misconceptions of doctors? Of GI doctors? What are the biggest limitations doctors have? If you can change one thing about the entire medical industry, what would you change? PERSONAL VIEWS AND INSIGHTS WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE? What do you believe? How did you come to this belief? How has your beliefs affected your view on your job? On death? What lines can you cannot cross at work in terms of personal beliefs? I have this notion that most doctors are either Jewish, Muslim, or atheists; are Christians a minority in the medical field? If Yes, why? Tell me about how you internalize death as I’m sure doctors are more aware of death and pain What lessons can we learn from pain, as unpleasant as it is? Give advice to: Aspiring doctors Current patients with bad doctors Current medical students Christian doctors