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How long does it take?

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just one

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For those that have been fortunate enough to receive an acceptance already, how long did it take for the realization that you'll be a doctor to sink in? Going on 4 days now, sometimes I think I'm dreaming. 😴

But on the inside, all I think about is: :soexcited::woot::banana::biglove:😀
 
You don't have those initials yet! But, congrats on the acceptance!
:laugh: theres some motivation for ya.

OP, yeah it took a little while for me to come down from cloud 9. after I started looking at tuition, fees, the horrendous debt that loomed in front of me and hearing the "great" stories of applying/interviewing for residency....i came down pretty quick. lol....but i'm still stoked