Working for 6 months?

[marylol77]

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I graduated from college 3 weeks ago and finished in 3.5 years. Back in September, I applied to medical schools. In October I applied to some full time medical scribe jobs because 1) I was worried that I won't get into medical school 2) I need to work during this gap time between college and medical school 3) My stepfather is abusive and I am paranoid of him trying to hurt me. I need a job to support myself and live independently.

I told the doctor that I will work for 1.5 years because at October, I felt that I would not get into medical school. Everyone told me that September applicants are too late to have any hope. I was offered a medical scribe job and I am suppose in middle of January. I got into medical school today and I feel horrible about lying about my availability. What should I do?

A: Work as a medical scribe for 6 months, give 1 month notice, and quit? This is royally screwing the doctor.

B: Find a different medical scribe job and disclose that I can only work 6 months? But who would hire me for this little amount of time?

C: Find a different job, but they won't be relevant to medicine? I don't care about the nature of the job, as long as I can stay away from my family and be safe.

Last question, how important is a medical scribe experience for medical school? Will I miss out a lot if I don't take this job?

Thank you for your comments!

 

[ifnotnowwren]

A: Work as a medical scribe for 6 months, give 1 month notice, and quit? This is royally screwing the doctor.

Tell the doctor NOW, and offer to help him find someone to replace you before you go, and to train that person. Explain your situation. This is someone who you already have a rapport with and is offering you a job, talk to them, they are human too. It would be scummy to take the job, knowing you were going to quit early and only give them one months notice, even though you knew all along.

Edit: Saw your last question. I mean scribing isn't mandatory or anything. I am a scribe and I love it, I have learned a lot, and I think it will give me some context for my future studies. However, if the doc says no and you're unable to find another scribing gig, you will be just fine in med school without it.

 

[ac62994]

C.

You haven't started yet, so might as well not start at all and let them find someone else. Congrats on your acceptance and please stay safe!

 

[wholeheartedly]

I think it's great experience to have but you need to be honest with him. So just politely explain the situation, say you'd still like the opportunity and you're willing to work hard and train in your eventual replacement, but you understand if he would prefer to find some else for the position. Then let him decide.

 

[Proteinz]

I also vote for option C I'm sure you can find a seasonal/temporary job in a non-medical field. Jobs in retail and food industry usually arent picky about commitment length. You might also be able to volunteer at a clinic or hospital on the side if you would like to keep getting clinical experience.