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I admit that I certainly don't have a way with words..I often find myself having trouble expressing what I want to say and sometimes even forget WORDS that aren't used all that often! Furthermore, I have a bad habit of smiling when I'm nervous, which can make for a lot of awkward situations. I KNOW when I'm doing it, but it kinda hard for me to stop....its like trying to stop yourself from breathing. Alcohol tends to dull my social awkwardness, but that obviously isn't going to come in handy as a doc lol
Anyways, I'm MS-II but I'm already worried about the interview process for residency. I had immense trouble getting into medical school. I had a 3.8gpa from a good school, a 31 MCAT and all the expected extracurriculars (volunteering, research, clubs, blah blah blah). I applied to around 15 schools and got around 10 interviews. Most rejected me and I was waitlisted at 5 or so....I got off one waitlist the DAY before orientation started!!
I'm certainly not thrilled with the school I ended up with because I desperately wanted to remain in NYC, and now...I'm in a serious relationship with someone who lives 4 hours from me, in New England. If we're still together come 4th year, I want to move near him (or move in with him) and start a life together, but I'm afraid I'll screw up my chance if I'm given the opportunity. To add insult to injury, I'm not doing very well in my preclinical years, but I'm hoping I can pull off a stellar step 1 (somehow??) and do well 3rd and 4th....
UGHHHHH
Why did I choose this career again?
Anyways, I'm MS-II but I'm already worried about the interview process for residency. I had immense trouble getting into medical school. I had a 3.8gpa from a good school, a 31 MCAT and all the expected extracurriculars (volunteering, research, clubs, blah blah blah). I applied to around 15 schools and got around 10 interviews. Most rejected me and I was waitlisted at 5 or so....I got off one waitlist the DAY before orientation started!!
I'm certainly not thrilled with the school I ended up with because I desperately wanted to remain in NYC, and now...I'm in a serious relationship with someone who lives 4 hours from me, in New England. If we're still together come 4th year, I want to move near him (or move in with him) and start a life together, but I'm afraid I'll screw up my chance if I'm given the opportunity. To add insult to injury, I'm not doing very well in my preclinical years, but I'm hoping I can pull off a stellar step 1 (somehow??) and do well 3rd and 4th....
UGHHHHH
Why did I choose this career again?