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I've been accepted at a US allopathic medical school, and orientation is set to begin in about 2 weeks. Is it too late to bring up the topic of deferring to my med school's administration? Also, do my reasons for wanting to defer seem justified? I'll be 25 in a month so that is making me hesitant to delay another year as well. My reasons are twofold:
1. I'm feeling some burnout already. I'm semi non-trad, and spent the last 3 years fretting about and working towards getting into med school. I decided to keep working and doing research over the summer to finish up a project I had underway, a decision that I am now regretting. I didn't realize how burnt out I actually was until a recent family trip to Mexico, where I got to really relax and not think about school/work for the first time in years.
2. I feel like there is so much I haven't done. With the singular focus I have had towards my goal of getting into med school, I've neglected making close friendships, dating, travelling...basically all the normal stuff people in their early twenties do. As a result, I have few close relationships, and may be suffering from mild depression and social anxiety. I feel like a gap year free from the pressures of trying to get into med school would give me a chance to loosen up, have some fun, and build some relationships. I also think the opportunity to travel would make me a more interesting and "wordly" person; as it stands, I have trouble talking to people about anything other than my work/research.
If you read this far, thank you. I would be grateful for any input.
1. I'm feeling some burnout already. I'm semi non-trad, and spent the last 3 years fretting about and working towards getting into med school. I decided to keep working and doing research over the summer to finish up a project I had underway, a decision that I am now regretting. I didn't realize how burnt out I actually was until a recent family trip to Mexico, where I got to really relax and not think about school/work for the first time in years.
2. I feel like there is so much I haven't done. With the singular focus I have had towards my goal of getting into med school, I've neglected making close friendships, dating, travelling...basically all the normal stuff people in their early twenties do. As a result, I have few close relationships, and may be suffering from mild depression and social anxiety. I feel like a gap year free from the pressures of trying to get into med school would give me a chance to loosen up, have some fun, and build some relationships. I also think the opportunity to travel would make me a more interesting and "wordly" person; as it stands, I have trouble talking to people about anything other than my work/research.
If you read this far, thank you. I would be grateful for any input.