Serious question

[sharkvsmammoth]

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I'm sure this question has been asked a few times on here, but I haven't been able to find any posts that meet my specific situation. I am currently attending college and working toward an undergrad in health sciences. I want to go to medical school, but about two years ago (when I was 19) I was charged with possession of paraphernalia (marijuana) and in a state that does not allow record expungement. It is considered a drug charge and a misdemeanor, but I wasn't charged with possession of the drug itself (as previously stated). Will I be able to apply to medical school or will it be a fruitless endeavor?

Thank you to all who reply.

 

[SeminoleVesicle]

You can apply, surely. I'm pretty sure that's a misdemeanor, someone please correct me if I'm wrong. You're going to have to explain yourself on your application, and make a compelling statement on how you've learned from the experience.

 

[TriagePreMed]

With enough time passed, I doubt they'll hang you for it. If everything else is good, someone will give you a shot. When asked, don't lie about it. Say you did smoke some pot back then. Don't say you only collected weed pipes because they look nice.

 

[CodeBlu]

Didn't get caught with the DRUG???

Honestly... find a lawyer. Get that stuff lawyered up.

If they ask you about it in interviews etc... obviously tell the truth. But I don't know if I would be so forthcoming in discussing the marijuana habit. I know a few people who are in medical school, that do it on the DL. They don't want to be judged.


Our generation is much more progressive... But whatever you do, don't say as someone else mentioned... that you collected the water bongs cuz dey look puuurty. You'd be a re-****. Just say, yeah a friend bought it for me as a gag gift, or you bought it as a gag gift.

No drug charges were made? You're in the clear!

 

[Catalystik]

I think you're likely to be fine provided your record stays clean since that time (including institutional actions). Evidence of repeated lapses in good judgement are less forgivable than a single episode, though. So don't take chances with any "substances" in the future.