Isn't it great?

[g3pro]

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Isn't it great that pre-meds take one idea to the extreme? Like "submitting early" means submitting on June 1st despite having no idea of what his MCAT scores were. Or hearing "needs patient contact" so he goes ahead and volunteers at a hospital serving food in the cafeteria or working in the gift store. Or freaking out about organic chemistry I because that's "the most important pre-med class. ever." Or trying to become president of the pre-med club. Or hearing "crapshoot" and then applies to 50 medical schools "just in case."

The sad part is that some of those people will then be our colleagues...


"You have a headache?! We need to do a spinal tap!"

 

[Doctor~Detroit]

these pre-meds go to 11.

 

[Rafa]

 

[Jacks Mannequin]

I'm Ron Burgundy?

 

[Compass]

I had to work at the giftstore for two years because I couldn't get any other jobs 😱 However, I did raise funds for the hospital 😉 Probably attributed to 200$ a week for about... almost... 50 weeks? 10k is nice 👍

 

[Dr.Andrews]

Isn't it great that pre-meds take one idea to the extreme? Like "submitting early" means submitting on June 1st despite having no idea of what his MCAT scores were. Or hearing "needs patient contact" so he goes ahead and volunteers at a hospital serving food in the cafeteria or working in the gift store. Or freaking out about organic chemistry I because that's "the most important pre-med class. ever." Or trying to become president of the pre-med club. Or hearing "crapshoot" and then applies to 50 medical schools "just in case."

The sad part is that some of those people will then be our colleagues...


"You have a headache?! We need to do a spinal tap!"

I like your threads because you say what everybody is thinking 😛

 

[ADeadLois]

Isn't it great that pre-meds take one idea to the extreme? Like "submitting early" means submitting on June 1st despite having no idea of what his MCAT scores were. Or hearing "needs patient contact" so he goes ahead and volunteers at a hospital serving food in the cafeteria or working in the gift store. Or freaking out about organic chemistry I because that's "the most important pre-med class. ever." Or trying to become president of the pre-med club. Or hearing "crapshoot" and then applies to 50 medical schools "just in case."

The sad part is that some of those people will then be our colleagues...


"You have a headache?! We need to do a spinal tap!"

Totally agree...Most don't know that submitting in July is still "early".

 

[Sanctuary]

Sadly, my friend, you must not have worked in other professions, as this is quite common no matter what neck of the woods you reside. You will find these people (aka 'children' with attention issues from childhood) in any field such as entertainment, business, or law. I would just get used to it and realize that they exist and feel pity for how miserable that life must be like.

 

[MarzMD]

Sanctuary, I will pay you to change your avatar.

 

[ishabooboo]

AGREED. We are all insane. Thank god we are on the upper end of applicants in the US (in terms of the crazy scale), cause most wouldn't even bother with a freakin med school forum.

 

[LizzyM]

The sad part is that some of those people will then be our colleagues...

Don't bet on it. That is what the application screening and interview process is for -- weeding out the most neurotic and immature gunners.

 

[OSUdoc08]

Don't bet on it. That is what the application screening and interview process is for -- weeding out the most neurotic and immature gunners.

Wierd, since these are the people that get admitted over those who would make better physicians.

 

[LizzyM]

Wierd, since these are the people that get admitted over those who would make better physicians.

You got in... do you think that you were the most neurotic gunner who applied to OSU in '05?



If you could see who doesn't get an interview.... 😱

 

[riff raff]

Isn't it great that pre-meds take one idea to the extreme? Like "submitting early" means submitting on June 1st despite having no idea of what his MCAT scores were. Or hearing "needs patient contact" so he goes ahead and volunteers at a hospital serving food in the cafeteria or working in the gift store. Or freaking out about organic chemistry I because that's "the most important pre-med class. ever." Or trying to become president of the pre-med club. Or hearing "crapshoot" and then applies to 50 medical schools "just in case."
The sad part is that some of those people will then be our colleagues...

lol good post 👍

"OMGZ!! I got a 3.5 in biochem 😱 😱 OOH NOES! I will never get into med school "

Some people really just need to lay back, kick off their shoes, put on some bob marley, and just feel the rhythm mon

 

[CardiacIntensivist]

Isn't it great that pre-meds take one idea to the extreme? Like "submitting early" means submitting on June 1st despite having no idea of what his MCAT scores were. Or hearing "needs patient contact" so he goes ahead and volunteers at a hospital serving food in the cafeteria or working in the gift store. Or freaking out about organic chemistry I because that's "the most important pre-med class. ever." Or trying to become president of the pre-med club. Or hearing "crapshoot" and then applies to 50 medical schools "just in case."

The sad part is that some of those people will then be our colleagues...

Lets hug it out.

In a way, I feel sorry for those 'neurotic' people. It can be hard coping with the pressure sometimes. Especially since only about 50% of all applicants get in 😳

 

[OSUdoc08]

You got in... do you think that you were the most neurotic gunner who applied to OSU in '05?



If you could see who doesn't get an interview.... 😱

You're right, I did get in. I also was rejected from a number of schools in which neurotic gunners were easily admitted.

 

[star22]

Or hearing "needs patient contact" so he goes ahead and volunteers at a hospital serving food in the cafeteria or working in the gift store.

You can volunteer in the cafeteria or the gift shop?? Seems like those would be paid jobs.

 

[LizzyM]

You can volunteer in the cafeteria or the gift shop?? Seems like those would be paid jobs.

Traditionally (we're talking 30-50 years ago), the gift shop was run by volunteers (some still are). Typically, these would be society ladies who didn't need to work outside the home but who enjoyed using their talents to raise money for a worthy cause. The proceeds from the gift shop would be donated to the hospital. Because labor is a major expense in a retail business, the volunteer-staffed gift shop is sure to be a money maker whereas a paid staff is going to cost a fortune and result in workers who are often not as dedicated.

 

[Addb]

Traditionally (we're talking 30-50 years ago), the gift shop was run by volunteers (some still are). Typically, these would be society ladies who didn't need to work outside the home but who enjoyed using their talents to raise money for a worthy cause. The proceeds from the gift shop would be donated to the hospital. Because labor is a major expense in a retail business, the volunteer-staffed gift shop is sure to be a money maker whereas a paid staff is going to cost a fortune and result in workers who are often not as dedicated.

110% true, at least at the hospital I work at. In fact we use volunteers for discharges and admits, front desk greeting, gift store, mobile vendors, flower delivery, newspaper delivery, golf cart transport, home pickup, STAT runners, pharmacy staff, and clowns 🙂

Then again, I live in the old people capital of the world, so we can spare it lol