Withdrew and reapplying

[huntfallen]

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Hello, I was in med school till last year as a MS-2. I withdrew since I couldn’t take it anymore and the reason I gave was the excuse of leaving to pursue another field. I went through depression episodes after passing of a very close relative in 2023 which led me failing my first attempt at MS-2. After coming back, I was doing fine but I left at the end of the semester because the stress was overwhelming. Later, I was diagnosed with both ADHD and depression which led me to a lot of impulsive decisions at the time including me leaving. I have since been looking for a new path like applying to MHA programs and being accepted. However, working at a clinic as a MA made me realize I really want to become a medical practitioner no matter what.

I have since leaving school gotten treatment and gotten much better regarding my depression and ADHD. Should I reach out to the previous dean and tell him the circumstances to see if he’d readmit me? The old school doesn’t have an explicit Readmission policy. Should I retake MCAT and apply elsewhere with a better score to show proof of me fixing myself and showing my drive? What would you guys recommend? I have considered PA however I know that the lack of knowledge from being a PA would be worse than better for me.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Welcome to the forums.

First, I would want to know why you were dismissed. You said "withdrew," which has a specific meaning in enrollment management; you didn't say you were placed on a "leave of absence" or that you were "suspended." Is this the most accurate description of the circumstances of you taking a break from your medical school? How many failed classes did you have?

There may be a specific policy if you already failed remediation into MS-2, but you will need to check with the student services team. It's all in your handbook.

 

[huntfallen]

Welcome to the forums.

First, I would want to know why you were dismissed. You said "withdrew," which has a specific meaning in enrollment management; you didn't say you were placed on a "leave of absence" or that you were "suspended." Is this the most accurate description of the circumstances of you taking a break from your medical school? How many failed classes did you have?

There may be a specific policy if you already failed remediation into MS-2, but you will need to check with the student services team. It's all in your handbook.

I was put on recess after my first attempt of my second year first semester as I failed 3 courses. During that time I was dealing with death of a close relative and a poor family environment. Leading to me not being able to focus on my studies. The recess let me come back and attempt the second year again. I had B’s during that time for some of the courses I got C’s on. When I withdrew I left out of my own free will. Stating that I am departing as my interests no longer lie within being a doctor at the current time. This was an excuse as I just couldn’t manage life problems as well as undiagnosed ADHD which exacerbated my depression. I have been working past few months in the medical field, which I never actually did before, and having worked in the setting I do want to go back.

I did contact my previous school and they stated that I would have to reapply like I was a new applicant and not an old student. They didn’t have any actual readmission process. I do plan on retaking MCAT and trying to reapply by august at the latest. As I really want to become a doctor. However, if my chances are too slim then I see that there is no point in trying more than a year as I am a reapplicant.

 

[Goro]

when I consider cases like yours, I always wonder if you'll be able to handle Medical School even though you are on medication, or the conditions that led to your withdrawal will no longer affect you. As we all know, medical school is a furnace that can break even the healthiest students.

Without evidence that you could handle Medical school, you would get rejected at my school. Therefore I suggest doing a special Masters program hosted at a medical school.