Better grades through chemistry

[Bubba]

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OK, so let's get it out in the open. Now, I use my fair share of caffiene. Heck, for a time in first year I even tried Ginko Biloba. But there are a lot of people at my school using stuff like Adderall, Strattera, or Ritalin when they are not ADHD. They use it when studing for tests or when taking tests. They claim they "have trouble concentrating". No Crap!! After 4 hours with my face in a book I have a little trouble myself, but I'm not taking meds to help.
People get kicked out of the Olympics for using performance enhancing substances, shouldn't there be similar rules for med school? If you can't get good grades without the help of chemicals, maybe you shouldn't be a doctor.

 

[Robz]

If you can't get good grades without the help of chemicals, maybe you shouldn't be a doctor.

I realized I now cannot make it though my morning without the help of caffiene. Ahhhh thank god they have diet sodas with it.

 

[evescadeceus]

Bring on that St. John's Wart (8 hr time release, thank you very much). Bubba, relax already. Wake up n pretend to be tolerant.

 

[Hernandez]

I'd have to agree with the others, don't worry about anyone but yourself, unless a friend has a problem with speed, deal with it, some people really need this type of medication, i.e. me (no i'm not on anything) notice I'm on line reading some boring rant instead of studying path, I WANT THE PAST 5 MINUTES BACK


Diem perdidi!

 

[NotShorty]

Actually, there are FEDERAL LAWS against using meds that aren't prescribed for you.

Are you suggesting that schools screen students for use of Adderall? Not bloody likely.

Chill the f- out. The people who need pills to get through med school are probably not the ones who will be competing with you for your precious derm residency, so if anything you should be glad that these students will become doctors who are more knowledgeable than they otherwise would be (rather than how it personally affects you and your ego).

I've never used anything besides caffeine, and quite frankly I'm a little scared to rely on something stronger...but I'm young, there's still time.

Wow, this post is so much more antagonistic than I am in real life!

-NS

 

[raptor5]

60mg Pseudoephedrine hydrocholoride, doubles as
Fat burner and appetite suppressor, sold over the counter. Stay away from excessive caffiene and read label. Do not know how it affects concentration though, I find if I get too wired (caffiene) it hurts more than helps.

I realized I now cannot make it though my morning without the help of caffiene. Ahhhh thank god they have diet sodas with it.

I hear that. Diet Cherry Coke

 

[daveyboy]

OK, so let's get it out in the open. Now, I use my fair share of caffiene. Heck, for a time in first year I even tried Ginko Biloba. But there are a lot of people at my school using stuff like Adderall, Strattera, or Ritalin when they are not ADHD. They use it when studing for tests or when taking tests. They claim they "have trouble concentrating". No Crap!! After 4 hours with my face in a book I have a little trouble myself, but I'm not taking meds to help.
People get kicked out of the Olympics for using performance enhancing substances, shouldn't there be similar rules for med school? If you can't get good grades without the help of chemicals, maybe you shouldn't be a doctor.

Either go get a script for some speed, or shut up! You are not an Olympic athlete, nobody is testing you, and nobody cares if you start using drugs to improve your grades (actually, it is probably encouraged. just like the olympics). Deal with the reality of med school and find a way to perform.

 

[Idiopathic]

I'd have to agree with the others, don't worry about anyone but yourself, unless a friend has a problem with speed, deal with it, some people really need this type of medication, i.e. me (no i'm not on anything) notice I'm on line reading some boring rant instead of studying path, I WANT THE PAST 5 MINUTES BACK

You are already studying Path? Goljan must have really gotten to you guys 😉