Am I doing way too much?

[Blessthefall]

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For me, it wasn't an overnight change. I had thought long and hard, and consulted a few physicians I work with about their opinions on my situation before making a decision. My whole college career lacked direction and motivation. I went exercise science to possibly persue OT but realized I wanted to go deeper into medicine.

That's when I knew I had to change. I took 3 months of deliberation over the summer. I consulted SDN at that time and worked out a plan (planning on grade replacememt). I realised that in 6 months student loans would start coming through and best case scenario I would be running Bruce tests at a cardiology lab for $30k a year and drowning in debt. That's unacceptable. I don't have parents that would pay for my school (though god blessem for how much they tried to help) and I was not going to let my poor decisions negatively effect my wife's life regarding debt.

I loved medicine and it seemed to me overloading and working hard was my only way out. We couldn't take out another penny in undergrad loans after I finished that second semester, so I was really backed into a corner. This was my motivation for my schooling and grades. I lived between the library, zaxbys, and the hospital for an entire year because I didn't have another option.

This part I can relate to and the fact that you afforded yourself some introspection and evaluated yourself in such a meaningful way is very respectable. I myself was facing a similar bleak future in retail with a solid 2.95 cGPA following a year at CC. Took some time to evaluate myself, applied to a nearby public university and managed to achieve a 3.64 cGPA upon graduation. That period of introspection honestly saved my life and I recommend this for anyone trying to assess their future.

Not going to add to the ongoing dog pile. If you truly achieved what you claim, you don't owe us or anyone except an ADCOM an explanation. If you didn't, my world isn't going to stop turning.


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[taternator77]

This part I can relate to and the fact that you afforded yourself some introspection and evaluated yourself in such a meaningful way is very respectable. I myself was facing a similar bleak future in retail with a solid 2.95 cGPA following a year at CC. Took some time to evaluate myself, applied to a nearby public university and managed to achieve a 3.64 cGPA upon graduation. That period of introspection honestly saved my life and I recommend this for anyone trying to assess their future.

Not going to add to the ongoing dog pile. If you truly achieved what you claim, you don't owe us or anyone except an ADCOM an explanation. If you didn't, my world isn't going to stop turning.


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Lol a man/woman after my own heart. Congratulations. It's eye opening when you honestly evaluate your life choices and where you'll end up. Glad you were able to pull that sick GPA off. Sadly, without a masters, my cumulative won't break a 3.0 even with these 2 semesters.

 

[AlbinoHawk DO]

Lord knows I wouldn't show you my transcripts if my life depended on it. Blacking things out still wouldn't erase my annonymity because of the nature of some of my classes. I could get my hands on a paycheck stub next time I go in though. I'll PM it @AlbinoHawk DO.

You can black out names of classes and things like that. It's not hard to do. A paystub of this week doesn't prove anything about working 50+ hours during a 33 unit course load.

 

[taternator77]

You can black out names of classes and things like that. It's not hard to do. A paystub of this week doesn't prove anything about working 50+ hours during a 33 unit course load.

Exactly. Even if I were dumb enough to post that extremely private information it wouldn't be good enough for you. And yes, to go request my transcripts and black them all out and upload them so some rando on SDN can get a stiffy, is entirely too much work. Especially since I have the MCAT in June (would you like a receipt too?). I only need to prove myself to adcoms. How would someone with a GPA as low as my initial ever get into med school and show adcoms the them of then isn't the them of now? By taking 33 and 34 credits, between 2 different schools, and doing well in them. Some were retakes, some exercise science, and some were science and upper level science. If you don't believe me, that's not my problem. I did it and am freaking proud of it.

 

[JB50]

Jb50 weren't you banned lol? Seems you've got more of a chronic problem on here. You sure do drive other members away. I truly feel for your pts one day.

Yes, what would you prescribe Dr. Tater? I have a condition in which I'm allergic to BS posts and feel the need to reply to them harshly.

Also I'm nauseous at the use of "I feel for your pts one day." Not to sound douchey (lol), but I've already proven to people more important than you (read: ADCOMS) that I'll take adequate care of my patients. There's no need to keep posting that because, well, nobody cares (myself included) what you "feel" for my patients.

Ayyo keyboard warriors

 

[taternator77]

Oh man. The word nauseous.

Also, I didn't ask you to prove anything to me. Just because you feel the need to do something doesn't mean you should. You're toxic on here and that huge red banner over your profile a few days ago showed it haha. Don't shoot for adequate, shoot for exemplary. That one's on the house 😉

 

[taternator77]

Any way @Mednight . I'm sorry your thread got absolutely trashed. I'm finished responding, I cant help if these bozos don't believe me. I just wanted to let you know, that you can do it, even if it seems like too much. Take my word for it, everyone will tell you you cant. I'm here to say you can.

 

[JB50]

Oh man. The word nauseous.

Also, I didn't ask you to prove anything to me. Just because you feel the need to do something doesn't mean you should. You're toxic on here and that huge red banner over your profile a few days ago showed it haha. Don't shoot for adequate, shoot for exemplary. That one's on the house 😉

Ps there's no Rx to cure an ahole. Maybe get laid? Idk.

Lol^

Opie no need to do what tater supposedly did. There is no point and it's not necessary. If you feel like you need a different job then by all means look into switching sooner rather than later. You'll know when the experience is something that's changing you in some way.

Just don't take 30+ credits of online classes because it's supposedly "doable." It's not normal and not healthy for 99% of us. I think you're experiencing that right now over the summer.

In regards to you progressing through the summer, maybe just reduce your hours or (if you can) drop a class. You really don't want to get mediocre grades in those classes if you don't have to. Protect your grades.

 

[Ismet]

Action: Thread time out for taternator77, JB50, AlbinoHawkDO

This is a reminder that call-outs, name-calling, flaming, and rudeness are not permitted. You can handle adversity in a more acceptable manner. If you have an issue with a user, I recommend the use of the ignore function.

Sorry OP for the massive derail. Let's get the thread back to the original topic, please.

 

[Mednight]

Update: So I talked with my supervisor today and she said "Unfortunately, I can't change your schedule." Well I didn't say right then and there that I will quit, but I am actively looking for a PRN or part time job. I really can't believe I have no other options but to search for another job. I start school next week so everything is crashing down on me at once. I'm stuck right about now. Someone please help.

 

[luckyely91]

Update: So I talked with my supervisor today and she said "Unfortunately, I can't change your schedule." Well I didn't say right then and there that I will quit, but I am actively looking for a PRN or part time job. I really can't believe I have no other options but to search for another job. I start school next week so everything is crashing down on me at once. I'm stuck right about now. Someone please help.

I would say then to look for another job, especially one that will accommodate your school schedule - possibly scribing?

 

[mc_bio19]

I agree with lucky. There are many jobs that will be more accommodating to school schedule, with scribing (from my experience) being one of them. It might take a little effort in your search, but I do believe you'll be successful in finding a different job.

Also, OP - I promise the world is not crashing down even though it may feel as such. Just keep pushing and stay motivated.

 

[Mednight]

I would say then to look for another job, especially one that will accommodate your school schedule - possibly scribing?

Oh how I want to thank you so much for replying.

I looked at the course schedule and it is hectic, I will need my weekends to study as well, so me working 12 hours is an absolute no. Unfortunately, I have to tell them that next weekend may be my last, because I'm not going to leave early or be late to work so I can study when I can just QUIT.

I just bought a laptop with my loans so I'm definitely not getting back as much as I expected, but with that I should survive until next semester(or until I find a part time job, which I have no motivation to look for at this point).

Should I apply for unemployment if I quit(reasonably)?

 

[Mednight]

I agree with lucky. There are many jobs that will be more accommodating to school schedule, with scribing (from my experience) being one of them. It might take a little effort in your search, but I do believe you'll be successful in finding a different job.

Also, OP - I promise the world is not crashing down even though it may feel as such. Just keep pushing and stay motivated.

Oh you don't know how bad I want to scribe, but you know SribeAmerica requires commitment(1 year if full time, 2 years if part time), and if I can't transfer facilities in which I'm scribing in, then I won't do it. Reason being is that I'll be alternating between home & school and I don't know if that's frowned upon when someone has generally no stability in ONE state.

 

[mc_bio19]

Oh you don't know how bad I want to scribe, but you know SribeAmerica requires commitment(1 year if full time, 2 years if part time), and if I can't transfer facilities in which I'm scribing in, then I won't do it. Reason being is that I'll be alternating between home & school and I don't know if that's frowned upon when someone has generally no stability in ONE state.

Hm. I understand your predicament. You might have some luck seeing if any doctor's offices need any sort of assistants (whether it be office assistant or medical assistant). You might be able to find part-time offerings and sometimes they'll even provide the necessary training if certification is required.

 

[luckyely91]

Oh how I want to thank you so much for replying.

I looked at the course schedule and it is hectic, I will need my weekends to study as well, so me working 12 hours is an absolute no. Unfortunately, I have to tell them that next weekend may be my last, because I'm not going to leave early or be late to work so I can study when I can just QUIT.

I just bought a laptop with my loans so I'm definitely not getting back as much as I expected, but with that I should survive until next semester(or until I find a part time job, which I have no motivation to look for at this point).

Should I apply for unemployment if I quit(reasonably)?

Gotcha. Yeah, you may have to tell them that next weekend may be your last, but don't feel bad - that job isn't your career, and I'm sure your supervisors would be understanding that things came up, especially since you're a student. Once you put in your notice and you start focusing on school, you'll be much better - trust me. 🙂 I definitely should not have worked as much as I did during college, but like you, I needed the money. Just make sure that you do well in school, and medical schools will understand that you didn't work full-time or many hours during the week because you're a student.

I'm not sure how one goes about applying for unemployment (not sure if you have to have left work involuntarily), but it wouldn't hurt to look into it.

Also, look into jobs on campus, if applicable - I didn't work in the hospital during my undergraduate career until the very end of senior year, when I started scribing. I had a lot of research jobs though, working in the labs. They eventually led to research experiences, which would definitely help when you're applying for medical school. 🙂

 

[Ho0v-man]

This too shall come to pass. This will not be the worst part of all of this. It's just one more hurdle. There's plenty of folks who are practicing physicians today that were literally homeless before they got in. You can do it.

 

[allantois]

"too much" is entirely relative. I worked 50+ hours a week in the ED as a full time scribe and took 33 credits this past fall (including Chem I (retake to be fair), organic I, and physics I), and 34 credits this past spring including biochem, organic II, genetics, and physics II. I was on the border of completely breaking though, but managed to squeak by with a 3.83. If you feel you can handle it, stick with your job. If not, like the above poster commented, COURSEWORK COMES FIRST. It doesn't matter how good your experience is if your GPA suffers for it.

You sound like you'll make a great well-rounded physician.

 

[PAPrincess2018]

Update: So I talked with my supervisor today and she said "Unfortunately, I can't change your schedule." Well I didn't say right then and there that I will quit, but I am actively looking for a PRN or part time job. I really can't believe I have no other options but to search for another job. I start school next week so everything is crashing down on me at once. I'm stuck right about now. Someone please help.

Are there any other hospitals that have any patient care assistant jobs? Im not sure what area you live in, but several hospitals around me are always looking. Its always hard to put work on the back burner, but your gpa and mental health will greatly thank you. I know I personally was working 30-40 hours and taking only 12 credit hours, while trying to show horses and I cracked. My school really suffered. I'm still fixing my gpa 2 years later.

You sound smart and ambitious, you'll figure it out 🙂

 

[DoctorDOWell]

Short answer (lots of hot air here mate): no.

Genuine answer (*inhales deeply and prepares hottest, most sincere air*): woah is me and my decisions as an adult that have taken me where I am, always puts me off, when people cry and moan about such "menial" tasks as transporting patients/completing paperwork as a "peon"... it's like you have no respect for literally being the lowest "man" on the totem pole.

IMO, if you want to demonstrate your genuine desire for service, you should keep course or change it, insofar as it moves you to legitimately express your appreciation for the process that is becoming a physician. Get out of that crap if you aren't seriously honoring your place in the proverbial food chain <3

 

[DoctorDOWell]

Also, respectfully, I went back to finish my pre-req biochem/orgo lab classes after five years practicing as a licensed chiropractor and acupuncturist (yearning for more, as you, and balancing quite the hectic schedule as an entrepreneur)... this too shall pass comes to mind, mate. You clearly have prowess... who cares what the timeline looks like, only you know what's best for you... don't go down quietly

 

[Mednight]

Are there any other hospitals that have any patient care assistant jobs? Im not sure what area you live in, but several hospitals around me are always looking. Its always hard to put work on the back burner, but your gpa and mental health will greatly thank you. I know I personally was working 30-40 hours and taking only 12 credit hours, while trying to show horses and I cracked. My school really suffered. I'm still fixing my gpa 2 years later.

You sound smart and ambitious, you'll figure it out 🙂

Unfortunately in my state you need to be CNA & EMT-B certified to be a patient care tech.
Thanks for your compliment.