How devastated would you be if you got rejected everywhere?

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Doctor Strange said:
Empathy works both way, buddy. You don't even realize how ridiculous you sound by touting all this "if I can't be a doctor then I'm killing myself" nonsense. I've had the misfortune of living through the suicides of far too many people in my life, and to have such a juvenile outlook on life is appalling.

From the the way you put things, you're probably getting in eventually, but, in the meantime, get some help.
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Whatever. Anecdotal experience about suicides to detract from statements insinuating that careers are not important and that I did the "wrong" things in undergrad is constructing a straw man argument. All I'm saying is you come off as juvenile, not me- because clearly you fail to understand the weight of that acceptance letter in my life. Which is why I say that you clearly took the easy route- for you to think that my contemplating suicide is "a juvenile outlook on life." I'm done here.
 
HriRish said:
"Just a career..." Wow. As if careers are not important. What if its the only career you are cut out for, one for which you have spent tens of thousands of hours agonizing and planning over? I mean what else could a pre-med that is passionate about medicine do? Work as a lab-tech? Go to grad school and get a PhD in something that doesn't interest him/her? Lack of empathy can be dangerous. EDIT: And what do you mean by "Poster should not have been miserable...." LOL- are you insinuating that I had a choice in the matter? Amazing.
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Passionate about medicine? Come on, you don't even know what real-world medicine is. If you're interested in medicine you could always look into dentistry, PA school, public health...or maybe just do something completely unrelated to medicine.
 
circulus vitios said:
Passionate about medicine? Come on, you don't even know what real-world medicine is. If you're interested in medicine you could always look into dentistry, PA school, public health...or maybe just do something completely unrelated to medicine.
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How can you say with such confidence that I lack knowledge of "real world medicine" whatever that is supposed to mean? I have more clinical experience in different settings than any pre-med I know of. And I know enough about medical school and what a doctor's life is like that "real world medicine" can't be any different than I know it to be.
 
HriRish said:
Whatever. Anecdotal experience about suicides to detract from statements insinuating that careers are not important and that I did the "wrong" things in undergrad is constructing a straw man argument. All I'm saying is you come off as juvenile, not me- because clearly you fail to understand the weight of that acceptance letter in my life. Which is why I say that you clearly took the easy route- for you to think that my contemplating suicide is "a juvenile outlook on life." I'm done here.
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This has got to be the worst (non-troll?) statement I've ever read on SDN.






Grow up
 
HriRish said:
How can you say with such confidence that I lack knowledge of "real world medicine" whatever that is supposed to mean? I have more clinical experience in different settings than any pre-med I know of. And I know enough about medical school and what a doctor's life is like that "real world medicine" can't be any different than I know it to be.
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The physicians I shadowed spent 25% of their days calling in consults, updating patient charts, filling out paperwork, and arguing with lab workers or nursing staff. It's not terribly exciting or fulfilling work.
 
circulus vitios said:
The physicians I shadowed spent 25% of their days calling in consults, updating patient charts, filling out paperwork, and arguing with lab workers or nursing staff. It's not terribly exciting or fulfilling work.
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I'm glad you brought that up- I worked as an ER scribe as part of my extensive clinical work, and I know exactly what you mean. The good news is, the burden of paperwork is less these days with scribe programs and computer programs that are taking over that particular aspect of a physician's job- but the bad news is, some paperwork will always remain. And what job lacks paperwork? I don't know of many such jobs.
 
HriRish said:
I still cringe when I think about all the mental and physical abuse my lab PIs made me go through, all of which I suffered with a protracted smile on my face SIMPLY because I needed those thousands of hours of research and because I needed that glowing letter of recommendation. And thats just research. Dont even get me started on all the other **** I've had to do. And forget the freshman 15, I suffered through the frickin pre-med 45. Thats right, not an MCAT score, I'm talking adipose tissue here. And that's just the tip of the frickin iceberg. I could write an entire personal statement (within 5300 characters, including spaces) elucidating all the hoops I've had to jump through, all the pain I've had to suffer, and all the nonsense I've had to tolerate just to prove my mettle as a pre-med to matriculate SOMEWHERE- the funny thing is, its still UP IN THE AIR after ALL this BULLsh*t. So yeah, while it wont be the end of the world, it will be the end of ME. 😳
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You are going to have a terrible time in medical school and for the rest of your career if you end up being a physician.
 
HriRish said:

"Hello SDN,

I'm a premed in my fourth year of college. The past four years have been brutal in terms of hard work and time commitment to the pursuit of getting into medical school. As a result, I haven't had much time to do much of anything else. However, being a minority in a school where everyone else around me is not of my ethnicity has been exceptionally hard for me, especially when it comes to my dating life. What's more is, I finally ended up liking this one girl in my class (she found excuses to talk to me, kept staring at laughing/smiling at me) and when I talked to her, she told me straight up she had a boyfriend (she's not the same ethnicity as I am) THEN WHY THE F*CK would you give me mixed messages?

Long story short, this lack of female intimacy has really started to take a toll on my self esteem and my growth as an individual. Should I suck it up and just accept that I am doomed to be forever alone? Is the situation more or less the same in medical school? Will I never find someone I can share my life with until I have an MD after my name? I feel so pathetic right now. My motivation to study for the MCAT is dwindling by the second. Anyone else out there suffering from this dilemma? I can't blame people for not being open minded when it comes to dating, as everyone is entitled to their own preferences. But jesus, when you put a single, virile male in a classroom full of beautiful women, no matter what the ethnicity, hormones will compel him to act. And more importantly, in my case at least, regret. I feel so down right now."

You've lost all credibility with all your statements and I doubt your experiences measure up to anyone here.
 
Haha dude you think I care about "my credibility" on SDN where NO one knows my real identity? LOL. I just enjoy debating with like-minded individuals to get a sense of the mental abilities of my future competition. I dont give two sh*ts about "building a reputation" on some online forum. And as far as "measuring up" who are you to make such wide-ranging statements? My mother? Go sit in a corner and contemplate how to "level up" on this forum so you can become a moderator. As for me, I've got better things to do with my life. FYI, that rant thread was meant as more of a satirical piece than anything. The hyperbole and writing style should've given it away.
 
I could honestly say I wouldn't be too blown. I admittedly wouldn't mind doing a master in psych and getting some clinical research in and getting a better mcat score.
 
Benedictus123 said:
You seem like an assh*le. Find a therapist.
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Thank you for the enlightening statement, O wise one. What other sundries do you have for me today? Another good ol' one from the wisdom jar of great Benedictus, esteemed pre-med?
 
SCX1 said:
You are going to have a terrible time in medical school and for the rest of your career if you end up being a physician.
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"End up..." HAHAHA that is not even up in the air, my friend. At least I hope not. As for the rest of your statement, maybe you should change career tracks and become a soothsayer, for that seems to be your calling? After all, how can you say something so impactful with such conviction?
 
I am on the verge of being rejected everywhere this cycle. During the entire month of may I was really devastated and felt like the sky was falling. But now I've moved on and accepted the fact that I am going to have to reapply. Getting into med school is hard for some people and almost half of all applicants don't get in. I've learned there is no shame in having to reapply and it only shows my dedication to becoming a physician one-day.
 
I am better than you. Deal with it.

Edit: I certainly don't waste my time whining on forums about killing myself over something as petty as getting into school, then get defensive when people tell you to get help. And I don't make sexist comments in other threads, then cry about how I'll never have a girlfriend. Stop being a baby.
 
SourD21 said:
I am on the verge of being rejected everywhere this cycle. During the entire month of may I was really devastated and felt like the sky was falling. But now I've moved on and accepted the fact that I am going to have to reapply. Getting into med school is hard for some people and almost half of all applicants don't get in. I've learned there is no shame in having to reapply and it only shows my dedication to becoming a physician one-day.
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I hope you get in this time bro. I know that feel of wanting to get in so badly.
 
Benedictus123 said:
I am better than you. Deal with it.
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Ok, great Benedictus, O mighty one. I bow down before your greatness. Shower me with your blessings O esteemed pre-med, so I may attain the glories of Valhalla.
 
HriRish said:
I hope you get in this time bro. I know that feel of wanting to get in so badly.
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thanks man. It hurts sometimes to think that nobody wanted me lol but I know I am not alone in this situation. I'm only going to use this experience to motivate myself to become the best physician I can be.
 
I'm two months from a PhD in a field you couldn't touch. I could make more money now than you can in ten years.

I am smarter than you. Deal with it.
 
Benedictus123 said:
I have a PhD *****.
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O mighty lord, esteemed Dr. Benedictus, I apologize for having called you a pre-med. Forgive my transgressions, for I bow in your PhD derived aura of greatness. I pay you the obeisance befitting a mighty lord, so please, have mercy on my soul.
 
Benedictus123 said:
I'm two months from a PhD in a field you couldn't touch. I could make more money now than you can in ten years.

I am smarter than you. Deal with it.
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I accept your mental superiority O mighty lord Dr. Benedictus. Bless me so that I may be able to one day, aspire to "touch" the esteemed field that you have so dutifully mastered in order to make more money than me.

HAHAH this never gets old. Dont you get it? I don't care what degrees you have or how much money you "can" or "will" make- for as long as I get what I want, I don't give two sh*ts about anyone else. I don't care how mighty you are, we all go to the grave one day. Its all about how you play the game before that day comes. And I know how to play it, my friend, I don't need your PhD to do it. HAHA
 
Just goes to show acceptances deal with more than gpa/mcat. Have a killer PS, LORs, and be able to (or at least be able to pretend that you can) hold a conversation. This will go miles during interviews. Usually if you can make your interviewers laugh, they'll like you (unless they are laughing at your application).
 
You haven't even taken the MCAT yet. Sit down son.
 
HriRish said:
I still cringe when I think about all the mental and physical abuse my lab PIs made me go through, all of which I suffered with a protracted smile on my face SIMPLY because I needed those thousands of hours of research and because I needed that glowing letter of recommendation. And thats just research. Dont even get me started on all the other **** I've had to do. And forget the freshman 15, I suffered through the frickin pre-med 45. Thats right, not an MCAT score, I'm talking adipose tissue here. And that's just the tip of the frickin iceberg. I could write an entire personal statement (within 5300 characters, including spaces) elucidating all the hoops I've had to jump through, all the pain I've had to suffer, and all the nonsense I've had to tolerate just to prove my mettle as a pre-med to matriculate SOMEWHERE- the funny thing is, its still UP IN THE AIR after ALL this BULLsh*t. So yeah, while it wont be the end of the world, it will be the end of ME. 😳
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Child, I have bad news. It only gets harder.
 
If the mods delete his posts this thread can still regain its glory.
 
Anathema said:
If the mods delete his posts this thread can still regain its glory.
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Says someone that is an anathema to this thread (literally). See what I did there? Yeah. You know you liked that.
 
HriRish said:
Nope. I was the "perfect pre-med" or so it seems. I didn't do it wrong- I did it EXACTLY right, per SDN and my advisors. Maybe you took the easy route?
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No offense, but if you were the "perfect" pre-med....you wouldn't need to hurt your physical, mental and social life by a fraction. You also don't need to suck up to professors, but to each their own I suppose.

It does suck to not get in, hopefully next year will be better 🙂
 
HriRish said:
"Just a career..." Wow. As if careers are not important. What if its the only career you are cut out for, one for which you have spent tens of thousands of hours agonizing and planning over? I mean what else could a pre-med that is passionate about medicine do? Work as a lab-tech? Go to grad school and get a PhD in something that doesn't interest him/her? Lack of empathy can be dangerous. EDIT: And what do you mean by "Poster should not have been miserable...." LOL- are you insinuating that I had a choice in the matter? Amazing.
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You don't know that. Assuming you are a science major, there are careers out there with diligent searching. On the off chance that the physician pathway doesn't work out, there are other venues to go to.

In fact, interviewers sometimes ask you if you didn't get into medicine, what will you do?
 
KnuxNole said:
You don't know that. Assuming you are a science major, there are careers out there with diligent searching. On the off chance that the physician pathway doesn't work out, there are other venues to go to.

In fact, interviewers sometimes ask you if you didn't get into medicine, what will you do?
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Ummm wallow in self-pity and try again? Caribbean? Canada? the UK? Keep trying? :laugh:
 
HriRish said:
Well DUH. But really how would you answer it?
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By answering with alternate options, other careers that you have thought about, etc. Basically, they want to see if this kid isn't some one trick pony.
 
Omagawd.... Joining this thread now.

HriRish this photo made me think of you...

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JuliusSeizure said:
Omagawd.... Joining this thread now.

HriRish this photo made me think of you...

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Adorable meme. Unfortunately, my skin is more in the range of Fitzpatrick 4- being a medical student, you should know what Persians look like, no? And of course, let us not get into the "why" of what made you think of me, but suffice to say, I dont care. :laugh:
 
HriRish said:
Adorable meme. Unfortunately, my skin is more in the range of Fitzpatrick 4- being a medical student, you should know what Persians look like, no? And of course, let us not get into the "why" of what made you think of me, but suffice to say, I dont care. :laugh:
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I do know what Persians look like.. I'm Phoenician.
 
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