I'm having a motivation crisis, for studying

[The Angriest Bird]

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In a nutshell, I just feel like Step I has drained my "motivation tank." I'm half way into 3rd year now. I'm doing great on clinical rotations. People really like me. My evals are pretty awesome. The problem is, it now takes A LOT of psychic energy to force myself to sit at my desk and read, memorize, and learn.

I immigrated to US when I was 16, so I've been studying hardcore for the past 8 years. Maybe it's the age factor, I'm 25 now. Right now, I always have a "study plan," but the plan almost always ends up with studying everything until the last second. That's pretty pathoneumonic for procrastination.

My grades are mediocre. I want to thank God for giving me a decent Step I score (245). I'm still trying to decide what to do for residency, leaning towards Gen Surgery, but Internet Medicine subspecialties sound good, too. I do care about my future, but I just feel like I've passed the age where studying 6 hours straight doesn't bother me.

Anyone in the same boat with me?

 

[xx216xx]

In a nutshell, I just feel like Step I has drained my "motivation tank." I'm half way into 3rd year now. I'm doing great on clinical rotations. People really like me. My evals are pretty awesome. The problem is, it now takes A LOT of psychic energy to force myself to sit at my desk and read, memorize, and learn.

I immigrated to US when I was 16, so I've been studying hardcore for the past 8 years. Maybe it's the age factor, I'm 25 now. Right now, I always have a "study plan," but the plan almost always ends up with studying everything until the last second. That's pretty pathoneumonic for procrastination.

My grades are mediocre. I want to thank God for giving me a decent Step I score (245). I'm still trying to decide what to do for residency, leaning towards Gen Surgery, but Internet Medicine subspecialties sound good, too. I do care about my future, but I just feel like I've passed the age where studying 6 hours straight doesn't bother me.

Anyone in the same boat with me?

Dude, we should totally partner up, we'll revolutionize medicine!

 

[Blesbok]

Welcome to medical school. I don't know too many people that like sitting down and studying for 6 hours a day after 2nd year has passed. The ability to force yourself to do it is what sets those that do great from those that do well.

 

[Ana82]

That's an awesome Step 1 score!!! Wow! Congrats!!!

 

[DwyaneWade]

Welcome to medical school. I don't know too many people that like sitting down and studying for 6 hours a day after 2nd year has passed. The ability to force yourself to do it is what sets those that do great from those that do well.

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You can do great without studying that much

 

[Blesbok]

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You can do great without studying that much

Ok, you can be super lucky and retain information like a sponge or you can be like most people and need to put in at least a few 6 hour days at some point during a rotation. I was not saying you need to study 6 hours every night or anything.

 

[DwyaneWade]

Ok, you can be super lucky and retain information like a sponge or you can be like most people and need to put in at least a few 6 hour days at some point during a rotation. I was not saying you need to study 6 hours every night or anything.

Maybe the last week before a shelf exam, but quite honestly third year is much less about knowledge and more about being a good team player.

 

[sprinkibrio]

Can you study during lulls at the hospital?

 

[mjl1717]

I think with your basic science knowledge at 245 (nice score by the way)..

You will get by the last few medical rounds dancing, bobbing, only throwing a few jabs with an infrequent pause for a combination.. (still have to fight (study) a little😱