AnonStudentFTW
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Hi, this is a rather unusual situation, but I’ll keep it brief.
I’m a non–U.S. citizen planning to apply to U.S. medical schools. Back in my country, the type of national screening/check (the one Cerph uses here) reveals everything — including any minor report, even if it never led to citations or further action.
Unfortunately, there was a period in my life when I was living in a very toxic environment. A close family member and I shared a residence for financial reasons, and we got into extremely intense arguments/fights. On about five or six occasions over several years, neighbors called the police out of concern for safety due to the yelling/what could have sounded like violence.
Each time, the deputies asked if anything got physical/injured, we said no, and then they left. There were no apprehending, no citations, and no formal consequences, not even separation orders.
I’m deeply ashamed of how much that situation escalated. While many families argue, I take full accountability for staying in that environment for so long, but equally, also, not handling things infinitely better, even though much of it felt outside my control at the time. It has been several years since I lived with that family member, and my life has completely changed since then.
However, because of my country’s laws, these incidents will likely appear on any check for medical school and potentially beyond. I understand that since there were no citations/apprehensions, I likely would not need to disclose anything on primary or secondary applications. Still, I’m worried that a medical school might revoke an offer if these appear before matriculation or during more stringent hospital screens.
I’ve done extensive research to familiarize myself on the U.S. medical school screening process, but I haven’t found guidance relevant to my specific situation. I’ve worked very hard, earned a strong GPA and MCAT score, and I’m afraid this could jeopardize everything.
Should I reconsider applying to U.S. medical schools — temporarily or permanently? Would schools give me a chance given these domestic 'disturbances' will be 4+ years in the past by the time i apply? If not, I will accept that I am the sole author of my tribulation.
Thank you for any insight.
I’m a non–U.S. citizen planning to apply to U.S. medical schools. Back in my country, the type of national screening/check (the one Cerph uses here) reveals everything — including any minor report, even if it never led to citations or further action.
Unfortunately, there was a period in my life when I was living in a very toxic environment. A close family member and I shared a residence for financial reasons, and we got into extremely intense arguments/fights. On about five or six occasions over several years, neighbors called the police out of concern for safety due to the yelling/what could have sounded like violence.
Each time, the deputies asked if anything got physical/injured, we said no, and then they left. There were no apprehending, no citations, and no formal consequences, not even separation orders.
I’m deeply ashamed of how much that situation escalated. While many families argue, I take full accountability for staying in that environment for so long, but equally, also, not handling things infinitely better, even though much of it felt outside my control at the time. It has been several years since I lived with that family member, and my life has completely changed since then.
However, because of my country’s laws, these incidents will likely appear on any check for medical school and potentially beyond. I understand that since there were no citations/apprehensions, I likely would not need to disclose anything on primary or secondary applications. Still, I’m worried that a medical school might revoke an offer if these appear before matriculation or during more stringent hospital screens.
I’ve done extensive research to familiarize myself on the U.S. medical school screening process, but I haven’t found guidance relevant to my specific situation. I’ve worked very hard, earned a strong GPA and MCAT score, and I’m afraid this could jeopardize everything.
Should I reconsider applying to U.S. medical schools — temporarily or permanently? Would schools give me a chance given these domestic 'disturbances' will be 4+ years in the past by the time i apply? If not, I will accept that I am the sole author of my tribulation.
Thank you for any insight.
