39 -- finishing up med school -- interviewing right now for internal medicine -- will be 40 in the summer
How old are you?
:O ...Uhh...people you've met IRL or on here? People in medical school?26 and I have the MCAT, 1 more pre-req and 1 retake to go. I've also had a few crazy experiences that might tack on a few years to my perceived age. Although I'm a non-trad, I'm not at LEVEL: INSPIRATIONAL yet.
I agree with a previous poster that this isn't all about age. I've seen some 22 year olds who seem more non-trad than myself because they overcame teen pregnancy, drug abuse, STDs and prostitution before getting on the straight and narrow.
How's medical school treating you?
Ah - well that's pretty out there - even by non-trad standards. I agree that it sounds improbable. Kudos if he or she did it. Regardless, I don't think you should lump teen moms in with drug addicts, and sex workers. Pretty sure we have successful candidates and forum members who are from the former category but do not know of any (off the top of my head) from either of the latter two.It was actually a girl on the Canadian forum for premeds and student doctors called premed101.com
In 2007 or 2008 she posted a long biography that involved moving to a different province to become a high class escort. She had some 'out there' experiences and was wondering how to approach her application. It could be fake but her story isn't all that far-fetched. It is no revelation that drug abuse, STDs and prostitution go together.
Sweet! Well, one foot in front of the other - of course! If you can swing the au pair I'll be jealous! Sounds like a wise move!Honestly, it's been really tough but I'm still glad I'm doing it. We moved in the middle of the school year and I probably took on too much with a full kitchen renovation and some other home improvement projects. Those are really fun things for me so helped me stay sane, but it's been quite the juggling act to get everything done. I've passed all my classes but am starting to get freaked out about Step 1. We are in the process of hiring an au pair and will hopefully have one in place before my study period, which should help ease the family responsibilities somewhat.
How old are you?
32 year old mother to one year old boy and married to full time engineering student. ESL, moved to US at 17, went to CC, graduated at 26, started postbacc thereafter. Been working as FT MA for private practice since age 27. Reapplicant and may have to apply again. Determined to become physician, healer and leader in my community. It is my calling and makes me whole for the benefit of all around me. Thanks for starting this thread. Glad to see so many others link minded and behaved. Cheers to all!!
no way that is too cool! congrats! what is your secret?<---- 30ish, married, mother, non-science background (BFA), starting med school fall of 2014!!!
we gotta start somewhere right? that is really cool how they were able to relax and talk to you, have a normal conversation rather than all serious and freak out hahaha30ish. I know age doesn't matter, I just wish I was a bit younger is all
hey i am applying too!! It helps so much to come here and see these posts when I feel like Im ready to throw in the towel. Keep going guys! somewhere and someone will accept us.27 yo, born and raised in England, prior US air force medic, mother of 3yo twins, graduating this semester. It's been hard, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Applying this next upcoming cycle.
That is why I have waited 2 years after my BS to apply. I had enough of school and If i went to med school right after bac, i would had dropped out...Yep, truth is, I couldn't have done this process when I was younger. I don't think I was strong enough then.
You and I are very similar!<---- 30ish, married, mother, non-science background (BFA), starting med school fall of 2014!!!