What do I do...

[Leer]

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I'm currently a sophomore. This semester started off really rough, because I found out that it's highly likely I have a genetic disease (which I won't name for anonymity), and this news got me extremely upset. I tried to hang on, until about a month later when I found out I'm in the process of developing another serious life long disease which I haven't gotten professionally diagnosed (however the evidence is 100% there). My health is in shambles, I'm depressed 24/7, and I'm extremely far behind in one of my classes.

This is the semester from hell. Do I have any options here? Is this grounds for a medical leave? I'm just flabbergasted that my record will be potentially destroyed because of this..

 

[ppfizenm]

I'm currently a sophomore. This semester started off really rough, because I found out that it's highly likely I have a genetic disease (which I won't name for anonymity), and this news got me extremely upset. I tried to hang on, until about a month later when I found out I'm in the process of developing another serious life long disease which I haven't gotten professionally diagnosed (however the evidence is 100% there). My health is in shambles, I'm depressed 24/7, and I'm extremely far behind in one of my classes.

This is the semester from hell. Do I have any options here? Is this grounds for a medical leave? I'm just flabbergasted that my record will be potentially destroyed because of this..

I am really sorry to ask but what genetic disease and what life long disease? I really don't think that anyone will be able to guess who you are. Probably will be better able to answer your question if you told us.

 

[gmcguitar4]

If you can't handle school because of this..take a semester off. It is definitely a legitimate reason to take time off.

 

[aSagacious]

Without knowing the details of your condition(s) it's hard to say. If they're as serious as you suggest and would require lengthy treatment and/or hospitalization then you would probably qualify for a medical leave (though it's best to ask your school directly, perhaps via an anonymous phone call).

I don't want to sound gloomy but many medical schools have technical standards, including physical capabilities, that you must satisfy prior to enrolling. Again, I don't know the details of your condition (nor will I pry, it's none of my business) but you should ensure that neither of your conditions will limit your physical capabilities before you commit yourself to med school.