Gregory Barclay, M.D., DLFAPA, FASAP
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How do have the strength to pursue what you want above your parents aspirations for you?
At first I wanted to be a lawyer, at the prompting of my parents(mainly my mom), then I wanted to be a priest. But now I’m sure I want to pursue the medical field or some sort of occupation that deals with the public health. One topic that has interested me is herbalism. I like the idea of...
Is the student debt that comes with the medical school route possible to overcome What is the best way to go about it? #Fall25?
I am a freshman in college following a Pre Med route and studying biology. The weight of the bill that comes with college and graduate school terrifies me. I want to know every in and out of working this out... #Fall25
To the psychiatrists out there, did you ever consider doing another specialty, and what ultimately made psychiatry feel like the right choice?
I'm currently a senior in high school and I have plans to pursue medicine in my future, but I'm not sure what specialty yet. I'm considering family medicine, but I'm also really interested in psychiatry.
Why should I stick to the medical field??
Why does it make sense—or not—for someone like me, who’s stronger in English and history and not really into math, to pursue a career in healthcare, specifically dermatology, even though science isn’t my strongest subject (but not my worst either)? How can I figure out if I’m making the right...
Clinical Psychologist or psychiatrist Which one is better as a career?
After graduating high school, I've been struggling for 6 years working different jobs. But now I want to do something real in life.
When you first entered the mental health care field, what was the most shocking thing you experienced ?
I'm doing a research project on a job I'm interested in and what to know what to expect .
Can being a therapist be taxing?
I'm nervous to be a mental health therapist because I'm worried that it'd hurt me more than I could help others. So is being a therapist as mentally taxing as it sounds?
Differences between psychologist and psychiatrist?
I am really interested in the field of mental health and psychology. I know psychiatrists can prescribe medication while psychologists can't, but is there any other major difference between the two careers? Is it worth the 4 years of medical school just to be able to prescribe drugs, or is...
Is there anything a psychiatrist would tell someone interested in being a psychiatrist?
Is there anything that you wish someone had told you before you decided to become a psychiatrist? Is there anything that might potentially deter anyone from becoming a psychiatrist?
What are the negative effects of being a psychiatrist?
Are there any things that some people may regret after becoming a psychiatrist?
What should I know as someone that's wants to be a psychiatrist ?
What is like being a psychiatrist? Is it a good paying job? What college did you attend to become e a psychiatrist? Do you enjoy your job? Is your job difficult?
Why am I not accepted?
Why was I not accepted into Harvard? I have a 4.0 GPA, did debate and speech all throughout high school, and aced all my AP exams. What did I do wrong?
What should an aspiring psychiatrist expect college workloads to be like?
How intensive should I expect college classes and workloads to be, and how much would a doctorate cost?
How rewarding do you find psychiatry as a job?
How do rewarding is psychiatry for the doctor? There is the aspect of helping others that can be incredibly rewarding to do, but what other parts of the job are rewarding or beneficial for both doctor and patient?