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I think that the generally the thought is that you need to make a concerted effort to show the adcoms you've learned and grown from the experience. Definately don't lie about the DUI during the interview & on the application, because if you do and they find out, you're sunk. It's also not becoming of someone whom people will one day trust their lives to.
Best of luck,
Dave
Best of luck,
Dave
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I agree with the previous post. You really shouldn't lie about anything at all on your application. One thing you might consider though is how the state in which you were convicted records your arrest and conviction. For example, if you were a minor (under 18) when arrested then the record should be sealed and you are not required to submit the conviction.
The funny thing about DUIs and doctors is that the medical field is one of the professions that has the highest percentage of alcoholism. Still, most doctors with alcohol related convictions are not affected by their mistakes so long as the charges are alcohol and not drug related and if their mishaps are not associated with their job performance. In fact, I know two people in my class that have DUIs since starting school and after looking into the possible reperucussions of their actions they found that the consequences, in so far as their career is concerned, are virtually nill. When it comes to illegal drugs however it is an entirely different story. I suppose this is because doctors are required to have DEA clearance to prescribe certain drugs.
My point is to not fret too much. I don't think your conviction will sink your chances for acceptance. It is illogical to think that your conviction should be heavily counted against you when there are plenty of doctors that have DUIs and were not professionally affected by their mistake. E.G. if it doesn't hurt a doctor then why should overly hurt a prospective doctor. Just be honest and focus on how you learned from you mistake and how you are a better person for it and you should be fine.
Disclaimer: I don't mean to belilttle the offense of drinking and driving with my post. It's not that I do not think it is a very big deal. Certainly, I think it is. I'm simply stating what I've learned from watching classmates deal with a similar situation.
The funny thing about DUIs and doctors is that the medical field is one of the professions that has the highest percentage of alcoholism. Still, most doctors with alcohol related convictions are not affected by their mistakes so long as the charges are alcohol and not drug related and if their mishaps are not associated with their job performance. In fact, I know two people in my class that have DUIs since starting school and after looking into the possible reperucussions of their actions they found that the consequences, in so far as their career is concerned, are virtually nill. When it comes to illegal drugs however it is an entirely different story. I suppose this is because doctors are required to have DEA clearance to prescribe certain drugs.
My point is to not fret too much. I don't think your conviction will sink your chances for acceptance. It is illogical to think that your conviction should be heavily counted against you when there are plenty of doctors that have DUIs and were not professionally affected by their mistake. E.G. if it doesn't hurt a doctor then why should overly hurt a prospective doctor. Just be honest and focus on how you learned from you mistake and how you are a better person for it and you should be fine.
Disclaimer: I don't mean to belilttle the offense of drinking and driving with my post. It's not that I do not think it is a very big deal. Certainly, I think it is. I'm simply stating what I've learned from watching classmates deal with a similar situation.
