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1. That was irresponsible especially for someone wanting to go into medicine. There are ways in today's age to get groceries/food without going out into public.Hello, I recently ran into a disciplinary issue at my school and I am very worried and would like some advice. About a month ago I was potentially exposed to COVID while watching a soccer game at a friend's house. I was placed on quarantine but I decided to get some groceries at an outdoor farmers market. I wore a mask and only got a few things and immediately left, I did not screw around nor stop to eat or drink. My dean has found out and I will be going in front of a bunch of deans and they will make a decision. I have been told that I could have several punishments, including a professionalism mark on my dean's letter, a forced LOA, or expulsion.
I did break quarantine, but I thought going to get groceries this way would be the safest. I understand that I introduced great risk to all the patrons at the market and I am very sorry for it. I have not lied about any of my activities and this was the only time I left my house. I am very nervous about the outcome of the trial and I was hoping I could get some other perspectives. I have a clean record and I have never had any issues with the school.
I fully plan on admitting that I was wrong to break quartine for whatever reason. I agree that I introduced risk to the community that didn't need to be there. Is it worth pointing out that this is the only thing I did? I wasn't flaunting quarantine by going to bars, grocery stores, etc. I just went to an outdoor market for 10 mins fully masked with an n95.
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If I do get punished, is a mark on my dean's letter the most likely? Will I be able to recover from a mark like this by behaving myself for the rest of medical school and getting good marks in my clerkships?
That aside, I am not sure if (and would hope) they wouldn't put a mark on your record for this. What year are you? We always kinda give the same response when it comes to getting into trouble with your school, law, etc. The more time in between the "issue" and applying, the better.