am I the only one thatt's scared??

[Matt Norman]

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Ok so I have had many doubts about my going to med school. i finally figured out where they all come from. I am scared. Perhaps this is normal, but I don't know. Is any one else out there scared by this whole med school thing?

Matt

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[KeithKow]

dude you aren't alone. there really isn't a day that goes by where i wonder if i'm doing the right thing. i'm scared out of my mind.
its happening too fast, you know?
keith

 

[Socceroo4ever]

I think anyone who goes into medical school who is not nervous in some part of their anatomy is probably doing the wrong thing!

I'm not even to the application process yet and I still get the queasies in my stomach anytime I think about the hell referred to as Third Year Clinical Rotations. But I'm still going on because I'm excited about the whole shebang.

 

[wiggy]

I head up for orientation next week, and I'm pretty nervous. My stomach's been jittery all week. I'm really excited about going, but I can't seem to shake off this feeling.

 

[s-pish]

I'm also worried about cramming god knows how much information into my head and then being required to know it not only for the exams, but for the rest of my career. Then, I'm worried about not having a social life and withering away in a library studying all the time. Then, I'm worried about being treated like crap from older doctors and being puked on, peed on, and screamed at by the patients.

First things first, I'm worried about getting in.

oh well

 

[KeithKow]

see i'm not worried about the work or getting in...i'm just scared about my life. is this what is right for me?

 

[Jengee]

Keith--there is only one way to find the answer to your question. Ask yourself, can I see myself doing ANYTHING else with my life? And if you can't, a doctor you will be. Good luck!

 

[Billie]

Just a quick note. I am a third year on rotations, and I am having the time of my life. Yes I am tired all the time and my feet have been hurting for about 7 weeks now

The first two years suck! Well, at least they did for me, but this year is making up for it. Learning is much more fun out in the trenches! Good luck to you all!

Billie

 

[japhy]

thanks for starting this topic. I often question this decsion to eneter medicine. The hours, the responsibility, etc etc. but in the end I cannot see myself doing anything else.

Following some ped's residents has helped a lot. These are some great doctors and they love what they do.

For me part of my fear comes from the other premeds at my school. As if having a 4.0 will make you a good doctor. Of course you need to be able to learn the info, but what I have learned form following the docs around is that you need to be able to connect and interact with you patients.

One last thing... what scares you more, going to med school or spending the rest of your life doing something you hate?

 

[Matt Norman]

Thank you guys for your replies. You know I often think of myself doing things other then medicine and it doesn't make me happy. I feel better knowing that so many others out htere are as scared as I am. I guess we should be. This is probably the hardest training for any job or career. Any ways, thanks guys.

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Love God, Hate Sin

 

[OldManDave]

Don't fret or feel abnormal...there are only two kinds of med students. Those who are nervous and those who lie and say they are not.

However, once the festivities commence, you will not have too much time to dwell on that topic.

Sage advice ----> Relax and enjoy the fact you are lucky enough to have the previledge of pursuing your lifes dream. Many before you have dreamed the dream and not made it.

Best of luck to you!

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'Old Man Dave'
KCOM, Class of '03

Nothing Risked, Nothing Gained!!