MS3 dismissed, re-apply?

[PoorMD]

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[Instatewaiter]

Hello,
After passing Step 1 with a 214, during my psychiatry rotation I was dismissed in 2008 for "professionalism problems." Specifically, a drinking and drug problem that I could not get under control at the time.

After my dismissal I entered into a treatment program, stayed inpatient for 9 months, and then went to work in my undergrad field of engineering. I have been clean for 3 years. I am actively a part of NA and sponsor others who are early in their recovery.

I make a solid living: engineering salary certainly beats chief resident pay. But I have a passion for medical education and I want to return to medicine. My goal is to someday work in a teaching hospital as an MD. I am applying again, to all sorts of schools, including my home institution. I met with the Dean there and he seemed optimistic, now that I "got my sh** together" as he said. I will likely have to start all over since it has been so long.

Anyone have thoughts on this process? I am in a wonderful position because I already have a solid engineering job with amazing benefits. It's not like I am desperately clawing at the doors to get back in because of loans or some pressure from a doctor family. It's just my true passion.

I don't know specifically, but one of our old professors/attendings in med school was a known alcoholic who had been sober for years. I think it can be done. I don't have much insight on how. I went to VCU school of medicine in case you were wondering.

 

[Marcus Brody]

Hope you don't plan on doing the first two years over. 😱