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[DrFizition]

You are overthinking this buddy.

If four US med schools accepted you, they clearly believe you have what is necessary to succeed in med school. This is one doctor's opinion.

 

[Doctor Strange]

You'll be fine. Picking up "subtle cues" from patient's isn't something that people are born with. You'll develop and hone those skills through experience. I was terrified of speaking with patient's when I started med school; it's second nature now.

 

[Styrene]

You don't need good grammar to be a private practice physician. Some whom I know cannot even write full sentences anymore.

 

[theGuyWhoBuiltTheArk]

I am a premed student so take it for what its worth, but the fact you have been accepted to medical school and the fact that you are reflecting on your weaknesses, both lend themselves to you being a great physician. As you enter medical school you are not a finished product. The admissions committees see potential in you, not perfection. I would try to improve by getting feedback and setting goals. Also don't worry, I can barely spell and English is my first language.

 

[Goro]

100% agree. OP, quit fussing. Take some of these:

You are overthinking this buddy.

If four US med schools accepted you, they clearly believe you have what is necessary to succeed in med school. This is one doctor's opinion.

 

[To be MD]

You are overthinking this buddy.

If four US med schools accepted you, they clearly believe you have what is necessary to succeed in med school. This is one doctor's opinion.

 

[DokterMom]

Hi guys,

So I currently work for a doctor as a scribe and everything is 95% fine. She sometimes complains that I make grammar mistakes and that I don't get subtle cues from patients. I am working on both and I think I am getting better. However, I am worried that I won't do well in med school + residency because of this problem. I got into 4 med schools this cycle... I admit that I might need a little more life experience but I think it will get better as I grow older. I am 21 right now.

Also, doctor thinks that this is because English is my second language. I came to the US more than 10 years ago and I was always doing leadership stuff throughout my life. I don't think a lack of understanding in American culture is the issue here. Any feedback? What should I do?

Does she give you any specifics regarding the grammar mistakes you make? It would be helpful if she did -- But as has been noted, not fatal if she doesn't since you've already been admitted, so clearly you communicate adequately.

Same with "subtle cues from patients" -- It's useful feedback and would be nice to know what she sees. Since you're international, some of the 'cues' you're missing may be cultural, and again, specific feedback would be helpful.

Don't 'worry' about the criticism -- but do profit from it to the extent you can.

 

[Glandzburg]

In terms of grammar, she gives some good feedback. Regarding social cues, there are some mannerism that I miss, but I am learning by observing other people. The hardest part is reading what's on a person's mind based on body language, gesture, tone... >_>
I don't want to make the wrong assumptions about people

I was thinking about getting a waitress job on the side to learn more about how to interact with people?

You already got into medical school? Relax, you are definitely taking this physician's comments too seriously.

 

[7331poas]

Seems like quite the logical leap to assert that just because you got into a med school, it follows that a person is qualified to be a doctor.

I suppose in the literal and legal sense that is true.

 

[7331poas]

Seems like quite the logical leap to assert that just because you got into a med school, it follows that a person posses the skills to be a good doctor.

I suppose in the literal and legal sense that is true.

 

[ProspectiveKidd]

Seems like quite the logical leap to assert that just because you got into a med school, it follows that a person is qualified to be a doctor.

I suppose in the literal and legal sense that is true.

Yeah, nobody is telling OP that. It's a process..doctors are made not born.

 

[Glandzburg]

Seems like quite the logical leap to assert that just because you got into a med school, it follows that a person is qualified to be a doctor.

I suppose in the literal and legal sense that is true.

That's not what I was implying. My comment was meant to say that getting a waitressing job on side to help with social skills before entering medical school is overkill. The time between acceptance and matriculation is a time to relax, not start freaking out because of one person's assessment of your social interactions.

 

[Lebowski9]

I was thinking about getting a waitress job on the side to learn more about how to interact with people?

No. Make yourself a White Russian and chill.

 

[XxThaDoggxX]

For the second time this week, smh at you and your thread.