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I figured I'd throw this thread out there in case anyone has any questions during the application season. I've passed Step 1 (no, I won't share scores), and am currently in my longitudinal 5 month rural community family/internal medicine clerkship.
I have some time to answer questions now before the main clinicals start in January. If anyone else has advice or suggestions, please feel free to share!!
Background: grew up in under-served rural America, former musician, started med school in my early 30's, married (long distance relationship first 2 years), no kids, community college for most of my pre-reqs, and a long list of community and meaningful volunteer experiences as well as many different jobs in between my musical career and the path to medicine. I didn't decide I wanted to be a doctor until I was in my late 20's/early 30's. I'm currently strongly considering family medicine.
No question is a dumb question.
Hang in there... where ever you are in your journey. It can be rough at times - but from the perspective of finally living the world of clinical medicine - it's worth it!
p.s. my handle has nothing to do with coffee.
I have some time to answer questions now before the main clinicals start in January. If anyone else has advice or suggestions, please feel free to share!!
Background: grew up in under-served rural America, former musician, started med school in my early 30's, married (long distance relationship first 2 years), no kids, community college for most of my pre-reqs, and a long list of community and meaningful volunteer experiences as well as many different jobs in between my musical career and the path to medicine. I didn't decide I wanted to be a doctor until I was in my late 20's/early 30's. I'm currently strongly considering family medicine.
No question is a dumb question.
Hang in there... where ever you are in your journey. It can be rough at times - but from the perspective of finally living the world of clinical medicine - it's worth it!
p.s. my handle has nothing to do with coffee.