Concern w/ being prospective med student

[UNE2009LMD]

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I have a concern I want to share with you all and I just want feedback on this. One of my friends told everybody at work that I was accepted to med school and now, I notice people are not as nice to me as before. I feel outcasted just because i'm going to be a med student next yr! most of the people i work w/ want to go to med school too but haven't been accepted...either low gpa or mcat. I'm really a nice and humble person so this is terrible for me. What do you all think of this????

 

[Peace&Health]

I have a concern I want to share with you all and I just want feedback on this. One of my friends told everybody at work that I was accepted to med school and now, I notice people are not as nice to me as before. I feel outcasted just because i'm going to be a med student next yr! most of the people i work w/ want to go to med school too but haven't been accepted...either low gpa or mcat. I'm really a nice and humble person so this is terrible for me. What do you all think of this????

I think in life there will be those who will be happy for you and those who won't. I'm sure not everyone feels that way. Maybe you can encourage those who want to go to med school that if you can do it, so can they.

My suggestion is to not think too much of it. Congrats and be happy your hard work paid off. Stay away or limit your time with those who are not supportive of you and surround yourself with those who do.

 

[DOitright]

I completely agree with peace&health...don't let others ruin your parade! you worked hard to get into med school...enjoy it!

but continue to be humble...put yourself in their shoes, and try and be as supportive for them as possible. true friends are happy for you, although they may be a little jealous and letting that show more than their happiness!

congrats!!!! cheers! 😀

 

[Kevbot]

I had the exact opposite reaction. When news spread, people started coming up and giving me hugs. Despite this, I try not to mention it in front of people that haven't gotten into med school or grad school, because it reminds them of their uncertain future - a feeling I understand all too well. Maybe you should remind them that your there for them if they need any advice on getting in. I know I've learned a lot during this whole brutal process and now I'm trying to share it with others.

 

[UNE2009LMD]

Thank you all for your input. Thing is, I only shared this info with my good friends and they were happy for me and all. Hugs all around..etc. It spread like wild fire at work since one of my friends who works w/ me has a big heart and unfortunately, a big mouth...I really don't tell others anything about stuff like this....and the people that are giving me a hard time are just random co-workers i work w/ everyday...not friends. It's quite obvious that they're giving me a hard time. One girl got into a argument w/ me over something miniscule...ridiculous and then she keeps telling me about wanting to be an MD not DO. ugh. it's that bad. I know I shouldn't let this bother me but I work w/ these people everyday...it's kinda difficult to ignore this.

 

[Peace&Health]

I know its hard if you work with them every day. Hang in there and be patient with them, if you can.
Unfortunately, news spreads easily when you work together. I'm sure other things will take priority in time. In the meantime, if you have a good friend (trusted to not share the info), vent with them. It will make you feel better. Maybe you can even find a few good laughs out of it. Also, you can also vent here if it will makes you feel better.

 

[dr.z]

Thank you all for your input. Thing is, I only shared this info with my good friends and they were happy for me and all. Hugs all around..etc. It spread like wild fire at work since one of my friends who works w/ me has a big heart and unfortunately, a big mouth...I really don't tell others anything about stuff like this....and the people that are giving me a hard time are just random co-workers i work w/ everyday...not friends. It's quite obvious that they're giving me a hard time. One girl got into a argument w/ me over something miniscule...ridiculous and then she keeps telling me about wanting to be an MD not DO. ugh. it's that bad. I know I shouldn't let this bother me but I work w/ these people everyday...it's kinda difficult to ignore this.

I am at an allopathic institution, and one of my professors told me that I should goto a "real medical school" after telling him I got into DO school. I try to ignore those idiotic comments. Just hang in there, you'll be out of there soon.

 

[DOitright]

I am at an allopathic institution, and one of my professors told me that I should goto a "real medical school" after telling him I got into DO school. I try to ignore those idiotic comments. Just hang in there, you'll be out of there soon.

Real medical school? Haha...what does he think we're doing? Playing make pretend?! 😉 I'm proud to say I'm going to be an osteopath, and I'm sorry there are some people out there that think so low of our philosphy! I guess it's up to us to educate them! 🙂

Good luck!

 

[Nate]

Let me guess, this professor is a PhD.

I am at an allopathic institution, and one of my professors told me that I should goto a "real medical school" after telling him I got into DO school. I try to ignore those idiotic comments. Just hang in there, you'll be out of there soon.