feeling crummy? me too

[GA_MDhopeful]

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Anyone else starting to feel crummy about the outlook on their medical future? Yes, I know I'm being over-dramatic, but it's hard to keep afloat when there's singing all around to the tune of "I GOT INTO XYZ MEDICAL SCHOOL!"

Just wanted to vent and see if anyone else felt the same way. Misery loves company. 😳

This process is just so....well, I don't need to explain myself to you guys, right?

 

[riceman04]

Anyone else starting to feel crummy about the outlook on their medical future? Yes, I know I'm being over-dramatic, but it's hard to keep afloat when there's singing all around to the tune of "I GOT INTO XYZ MEDICAL SCHOOL!"

Just wanted to vent and see if anyone else felt the same way. Misery loves company. 😳

This process is just so....well, I don't need to explain myself to you guys, right?

Whaaaa!!!!

You had four interviews not too long ago!!!!!

Chill out

 

[ND2005]

Waitlisted at Vandy today...so yeah, definitely feeling crummy

 

[GA_MDhopeful]

Whaaaa!!!!

You had four interviews not too long ago!!!!!

Chill out

um...the post was supposed to be light-hearted. i already stated that i know i'm not "doomed," just feeling crummy cuz several friends have gotten into their top choices recently and i'm still waiting to hear from a couple schools (FYI: only one interview was recent, the other was friggin FIVE months back).

don't play like you've never had a moment of "oh woe is me."

p.s. my moment has passed. i feel much better and ready to prep for my interview this friday. thanks for all the sympathy (NOT)

 

[GA_MDhopeful]

oops....double-post

 

[GA_MDhopeful]

Waitlisted at Vandy today...so yeah, definitely feeling crummy

i'm sorry 🙁

p.s. are you the one still waiting to hear from Emory (like meeself)?

 

[TimmyTheWonderD]

I know how you feel....I am sure I will be attacked for saying this, but darn it, I am going to say it anyhow!

Sure, I got into a school, but it is a school that everyone rips on (I personally liked the school)....it is referred to as a "sh*thole", etc, and it makes me feel crummy to hear such things. I am waitlisted at my dream school, and will not hear anything on that front until after May 15th but I am up against some stiff competition so all I have is blind faith to see me through.

Therefore, yes, I know how you feel, as I struggle with feeling crummy most days. It is hard to actually get myself to just smile and say "I got into school" but I force myself to do it anyway as I am well aware that some people didn't even get into a "sh*thole" (the words of others, not me) and I am really fortunate that I did. And I know that I like the school and that is all that matters - before people cast stones at this comment, think for a minute and put yourself in this situation and think about how you would feel. You cannot honestly tell me that your pride would not feel at least 1 or 2 of the arrows that are being shot!

My advice is to just keep hope alive - stay faithful! Do not cave in and let yourself feel sh*tty....it does not do anyone any good; all it does it crush your spirit. I am sure you will get at least 1 acceptance (most likely more) out of those interviews.....just look at this as a test of patience and faith and use this opportunity to build some inner strength!

Keep smiling! 🙂 You WILL make it, and be stronger for it, too!

 

[jebus]

Whaaaa!!!!

You had four interviews not too long ago!!!!!

Chill out

I tease because I love... to tease.

 

[TimmyTheWonderD]

I tease because I love... to tease.

POWDERED TOAST MAN!!!! 😀

 

[GA_MDhopeful]

oh, don't worry. wambulance already came & went...in the form of my bf. slapped me around a bit and straightened me out.

all better. 😀

um, p.s. for ppl who don't know a serious tone from sarcasm, i was TOTALLY KIDDING. i do NOT condone abusive relationships....

 

[Depakote]

Anyone else starting to feel crummy about the outlook on their medical future? Yes, I know I'm being over-dramatic, but it's hard to keep afloat when there's singing all around to the tune of "I GOT INTO XYZ MEDICAL SCHOOL!"

Just wanted to vent and see if anyone else felt the same way. Misery loves company. 😳

This process is just so....well, I don't need to explain myself to you guys, right?

XYZ Medical School has horrible residency match rates...

 

[63768]

XYZ Medical School has horrible residency match rates...

hahahaha

speaking of crummy, i've been feeling crummy for a while. but i try to keep my head up.

 

[butmylipshurtrealbad]

Me too! I just found out I am in the acceptable pool at UCSD, which is my second waitlist in a row, and I am awaiting another one from NYU (it seems all acceptances have already been received)...so, basically, feeling like I'm "just okay" to every school-- somebody love me!!!!!!!!!!

 

[ShyRem]

Feeling crummy about allo schools. Got into a DO school, but only ONE (count 'em - ONE) allo interview as an oos applicant, where I'm on post-interview perma-hold along with most of the other oos applicants. *sigh*.

 

[spot the cat]

My best friend is a psychiatrist (who, by the way, was not accepted to any medical school until August 18 of the year she started). She told me (about 3 weeks ago) "stop looking at that site! You'll only make yourself crazy! Do anything else but until you get in somewhere."

Well, I haven't taken her advice, but I think she may be right...

Here is a link that has been a good alternative place to spend too much time: http://jayisgames.com/

It's very therapeutic!

Good luck everyone!

 

[Sophie]

I was waitlisted at USC yesterday. 🙁 I had thought that that was my best interview, so I'm really worried about my other schools now. Plus, it was my only real chance at staying in California.

I tend to bounce back emotionally pretty quickly, but right now I definitely feel crummy.

 

[RxnMan]

Ummm...I got my one and only interview two months ago and I haven't heard a thing from them since. And won't for another six weeks. Being on four waitlists? You're going to get at one of them. Getting into any med school, even one that's looked down on? I'd kill for that.

Chill out, don't panic, and find something to take your mind off it.

 

[Vizsla]

Me too! I just found out I am in the acceptable pool at UCSD, which is my second waitlist in a row, and I am awaiting another one from NYU (it seems all acceptances have already been received)...so, basically, feeling like I'm "just okay" to every school-- somebody love me!!!!!!!!!!

Invites to NYU, Brown, Yale and UCSF and youre wondering if schools think ure "just okay"??? Wow.... Good luck with Colorado RxnMan.

 

[pseudoknot]

I feel fairly crappy about the process. While I've been fortunate to have ten interviews, I've been waitlisted or put on hold at the eight schools I've heard back from, which is pretty disheartening. I suppose it's possible that I interview terribly, although I got good feedback from most interviewers and from mock interviews done with my school's premed advisor. I do think I'll probably get in somewhere, at some point, but it still doesn't feel great at this point. I'm basically trying to just ignore it all right now (although not trying hard enough, as evidenced by my posting here at 0300...but I work at night).

 

[Mixtli]

I feel fairly crappy about the process. While I've been fortunate to have ten interviews, I've been waitlisted or put on hold at the eight schools I've heard back from, which is pretty disheartening. I suppose it's possible that I interview terribly, although I got good feedback from most interviewers and from mock interviews done with my school's premed advisor. I do think I'll probably get in somewhere, at some point, but it still doesn't feel great at this point. I'm basically trying to just ignore it all right now (although not trying hard enough, as evidenced by my posting here at 0300...but I work at night).

I'm almost certain a WL school will pull through. I'm kinda in the same boat as you (swap MCATs/GPA). It sucks not knowing until June.

 

[butmylipshurtrealbad]

You are right, I was just feeling a little ****-y because of the waitlists, but I am incredibly greatful for every invite I've gotten (and even shocked/slightly intimidated by a few). I guess the waiting is getting to me a little...thanks for the reality check

Invites to NYU, Brown, Yale and UCSF and youre wondering if schools think ure "just okay"??? Wow.... Good luck with Colorado RxnMan.

😳