Is it just me?

[DMO]

Have you ever had your heart set on the field of medicine as a younger child, but always had the fear of not making it? Is it just me having these kinds of feelings or is it a common occurence? My biggest fear is not being able to make it. My whole life would change. This uncertainty is making me crazy.

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[lessismoe]

Of course!! We're all (well, most of us) freaked out by the thought of not getting in anywhere. But you cannot let your fear dictate how you live (or apply!). Either have faith in your credentials, or have faith in yourself that you can improve your credentials for the next application cycle. Even if (God forbid!) you don't get in, there's always the rest of your life to make your dreams come true!

Wow, I gotta stop reading inspirational quote books

 

[PMED99]

I think that is very common. Although, I rarely think that I will not get in, I often worry about where I will go and when I will get in. This is now my second application cycle, and I have the upmost confidence about it, yet I know that I will continue to try until I get in.

Take on the attitude of "I will get in, it just takes time" and you will feel a little more at ease.

 

[pyau03]

Don't worry be happy. I think every pre-med goes through the same emotions at some point. I, myelf, applied last cycle but didn't make it. Now I am doing a post-bac program this Fall and I am constantly questioning myself if I made the right choice.

 

[cad_15]

Originally posted by lessismoe
Of course!! We're all (well, most of us) freaked out by the thought of not getting in anywhere. But you cannot let your fear dictate how you live (or apply!). Either have faith in your credentials, or have faith in yourself that you can improve your credentials for the next application cycle. Even if (God forbid!) you don't get in, there's always the rest of your life to make your other dreams come true!

Wow, I gotta stop reading inspirational quote books

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Agree with that and the minor change I made........

 

[pathstudent]

I think most people who really stick at it from the point of undergrad on get in.

Those that blew off undergrad have a tougher road, but even they end up with possibilities.

 

[LP1CW]

No, it's just you.

 

[ForensicPath]

I don't like living with this feeling of uncertainty. When I talk to my friends who are not going to med school they seem to have their plans set. They either have jobs lined up or are planning on continuing their education. I feel like I can't say that I'm going to med school yet because saying so may jinx myself. When I'm asked what I am going to do after graduation I feel like I have to say "I hope to go to med school." A big part of this process seems like a lottery and that just adds to the uncertainty.

 

[PianoGirl04]

Definitely don't like the uncertainty thing. For one thing, I applied to fewer schools (11) than most people did...I didn't worry about it at the time, but now I'm feeling a little uncertain. I worry about completely screwing up interviews. I have great stats and good extracurriculars, but there are a few things missing from my application (I don't have much clinical experience or community service), and I always worry about bad recommendations. I guess that's a natural consequence of waiving your right to see the letters...I just hope my premed committee did its job and made me look good!

I guess you just have to focus on the positives and try not to let the negatives worry you too much. Easier said than done, though.

 

[cupcake_queen]

Don't worry DMO! I myself feel this way most of the time. It's been a few years since I've graduated from undergrad. I've learned more things about myself after undergrad than I learned while in it. The best thing you have going for you is that you KNOW that you want to be a physician. Nothing can take this certainty from you. At least you aren't like some people who start careers just because "it's the next step." Just believe in yourself and there's no limit to what you can do!

 

[DieselPetrolGrl]

no its not just you!

i dont think i would take not getting in very well - so i HAVETO get in.....posts like yours...recharge my day to day worring..oh damn..im not sleeping tonight !!

 

[LP1CW]

okay, I'll be serious. I'm concerned. And I do worry. I didn't apply to many schools. I applied to 7 allopathic and 2 osteo. I thought about where i want to live and where I want to attend. I thought about other schools, but I just don't know if I'm ready to make the move. I feel confident that I'll get into one of my choices.

I haven't been to worried, but sometimes I wonder if I should be reading SDN because it does make me wonder.

 

[kito]

Originally posted by LP1CW
I applied to 7 allopathic and 2 osteo.

This is interesting considering this masterpiece from another thread:

I went to a good undergraduate school. I did well. Ive League, double major. I've worked hard. I've worked as a research assistant for several years in my advisor's lab. I took the MCAT once and I nailed it. I'm tired of the excuses on this forum. If you can't cut it, you shouldn't be going to medical school. Both of my parents are doctors, real doctors and not podiatrist or DO's. And they may not say it in open circles, but MD's do look down on DO's and everyone else that claims to be a doctor.

 

[DMO]

It's good to know from a lot of people that they too have the same feelings and thoughts as I do. It gives me sort of a relief and gives sort of a greater confidence that this thing is sort of the norm. And i do apologize if i freaked any body out into a worrying frenzy.....best of luck getting over it.

Much thanks and good luck

 

[aphistis]

I've got your "real doctor" right here, junior. Were your parents physicians? Fine, then refer to them as physicians. There are a WHOLE hell of a lot of 100%-legitimate doctors out there who have nothing whatsoever to do with medicine. I'm not hung up on flaunting my doctoral status after I graduate, but anyone who questions it isn't going to like the response.

 

[superdevil]

the VAST majority of us here at least partially understand what you're going through, and lots of us are probably every bit as anxious (and more). for me personally, i wouldn't be "crushed" if i don't make it (i also really enjoy research and would be happy with that, too), but i've definately been giving med school a strong look for ~8 years (i'm only 21) and would be pretty pissed if i miss the mark!

 

[cupcake_queen]

quote:

"I went to a good undergraduate school. I did well. Ive League, double major. I've worked hard. I've worked as a research assistant for several years in my advisor's lab. I took the MCAT once and I nailed it. I'm tired of the excuses on this forum. If you can't cut it, you shouldn't be going to medical school. Both of my parents are doctors, real doctors and not podiatrist or DO's. And they may not say it in open circles, but MD's do look down on DO's and everyone else that claims to be a doctor."


Whoever posted that quote that ankitovich quoted above does not know what he or she is talking about.

from Merriam-Webster:
DOC/DOCT comes from the Latin docere, which means "to teach." A doctor is a highly educated person capable of instructing others in the doctrines, or basic principles, of his or her field - which is NOT necessarily medicine.

 

[ForensicPath]

Some of the most successful private practices on Long Island are run by DO's. My family doctor's practice has both MD's and DO's. I know of many MDs and DOs that work together as researchers and specialists. The DO degree is a completely legitimate option and there is no reason to get caught up in the two letters that are placed after a person's last name. I applied to both DO and MD schools and even if get accepted to both, I am not automatically going to pick MD.

 

[LP1CW]

Go to the original thread about choosing md vs. do and stop taking me out of context. If you read the complete thread then fine, say what you want.

And yes, I was an "Anti-Dentite" before. I'm reformed. I know longer believe that the definition of dentist is a person that couldn't get into medical school.

I'm applying to Osteopathic schools to increase my chances of getting into medical school. I've met some DO's that are good, solid, doctors. But if you go back to the original thread, I initially said that I thought the MD was the path that might be the easiest. It was just an opinion. If we lived in a different world, I'd choose DO first. But we don't. Everyone is going to say that you shouldn't be insecure and that you shouldn't care what people think. But in the real world, it matters what people think. I believe an MD has an advantage getting a competitive residency over a DO. People can site DO's at Yale or San Diego, but that doesn't negate the fact that it's still a harder path.

If given the choice between the two, who would choose DO over MD? Who? If you say the extra tools, I don't buy it. And I'm not saying that I wouldn't go DO if that is my only choice, but I'm just asking.