running.till.doctor
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After some serious medical issues caused me to get very ill during my first semester of medical school, I ultimately didn't do as well as I hoped in my classes. I ended up finishing 1 point below passing in two classes. I found out I will have to repeat my first year and my school has decided to let students know after first semester if they are offered to recess and join the next class to repeat in the fall, or are dismissed altogether. Luckily, they understood the extreme circumstances I was in and offered to allow me to repeat. However, I am extremely embarrassed and concerned about this given I am afraid of how it will affect my future, is delaying my graduation an additional year, and I have no idea what to do with my spring semester now.
I really dont want to move home or take a break. I definitely want to continue my education in some capacity and work to improve so that when I do repeat I will be much stronger. I have thought about research, or trying to apply for the combined MBA/DO program my school offers, or something but honestly I just don't know what options there are or what would look best for residency applications. It is essentially functioning as a LOA due to medical circumstances. I am looking for any recommendations. Obviously something paid like a research position for the spring/summer until I restart in July would be good but I don't even know where to begin looking for that. I am so disappointed in myself and embarrassed.
I really dont want to move home or take a break. I definitely want to continue my education in some capacity and work to improve so that when I do repeat I will be much stronger. I have thought about research, or trying to apply for the combined MBA/DO program my school offers, or something but honestly I just don't know what options there are or what would look best for residency applications. It is essentially functioning as a LOA due to medical circumstances. I am looking for any recommendations. Obviously something paid like a research position for the spring/summer until I restart in July would be good but I don't even know where to begin looking for that. I am so disappointed in myself and embarrassed.
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