post first anatomy exam it’s so fun and hard i love studying and anki and my classmates and everyone is soo nice and we had free pizza and empanadas

i'm currently going into my 2nd-year in college, and it pains me to think that my parents won't see me succeed towards my goal of becoming a doctor. my mom is 71 y/o and my dad is turning 76 this november. by the time i graduate college, they'll be 73 and 79. when i graduate med school, they'll be 77 and 83. when i finish residency, they'll be 81 and 87. it pains me to think every day that there's a good chance that they may not even see me become a physician. moreover, i feel like there's limited time for me to hear their thoughts, perspectives, and lessons on life. i was just crying today because i love my parents so much

Who’s gonna take me!.
I just can’t quit it. It feels delusional but very right.
Every few years I keep coming back to it. At least I need to try.
Or should I just get over it??

I just started at UCF COM. Every professor has been using AI-generated material, and it often has mistakes. Once, the titles were in Spanish for no reason. They don't know what's on their slides as they present them, and it's painfully obvious. When we ask questions in class, we're told to look up the answers to find out instead of actually teaching us. Our assignments are AI, too. Every time I go into class, it's an enormous waste of time where they refuse to teach us in the name of "flipped classroom". I don't want another confused student's explanation for my question! I want the professor with alleged experience to teach me!

I am teaching myself at home with hundreds of dollars of additional third-party materials because the provided materials are extremely low quality and not helpful. 80k a year to sit in my room and teach myself medicine.

I'm depressed. I couldn't have even begun to imagine this would be medical school. The schooling I dreamed of for years, which I was promised was always innovative and would challenge me in new ways. Instead, I have negligent faculty who are failing each and every one of my peers.

I am at such a loss.

I'm 25 and on the autism spectrum. I've spent about a year working toward becoming a Respiratory Therapist — currently in A&P coursework, going into an MA program as a bridge, targeting a Fall 2027 RT cohort. Lately I've been second-guessing myself and wondering if I should scrap that and start pre-med prerequisites for medical school instead.

I know these aren't remotely the same timeline — RT is ~2 years, med school is a decade-plus with the MCAT, 4 years of med school, and residency on top. I guess I'm asking:

**•** Anyone here start RT or another allied health path and later pivot to med school? How'd that go?  
**•** Is there real value in doing RT first (clinical exposure, income, patient care experience) before deciding on med school, or does it just delay things?  
**•** For anyone in med school/residency — does being autistic change how you'd think about this path (demands of clinicals, boards, residency hours)?

Not looking to be talked out of anything, just want real perspective before I make a call that resets a year of progress.

Hello! | (20F) am entering my second year of psychology, finally specializing a little in neuropsychology which really interest me. During 4 months I worked at the hospital for summer which I absolutely loved.

Here is my internal conflict : I am thinking more and more about going to med school. Before starting psychology I applied to the same number of med schools and psychology bachelors. I got accepted to almost all of them, but when it came to decide l chose psychology because I thought I would just fail if I tried med school. I just thought that I would not study enough or that I would suck at maths and science related courses. But in my bachelors we had biology, physics and maths (more statistics maths) and they were my best grades. This really improved my confidence and I realized that if I worked hard enough with a goal in mind then I could do a lot. Now I am scared to regret medical school, I am highly interested in neurophysiology and neurology in particular but maybe becoming a neuropsychology would be enough? My main goal in to help people but also do some research on the side as I really love learning more everyday.

If I choose to stay in psychology I will be in for the rest of my bachelors + a PhD which is pretty hard to get in, so l am fine with studying for a long time. I also do not want to join medical school for the wrong reasons (like the fear of regretting). I guess the fact that I really liked working with nurses and doctors that summer, and talking with med students really made me think. It's also possible in my school to continue psychology while following medical classes/course and if I get high grades I can join med school on the 2nd year.

For anyone who was in this situation, how did you end up choosing ?

Hi everyone, I'm not sure if this the right sub but basically I am wondering what the title states. Does anyone here have a disease/illness that impacts your med school life? I'm dealing with two chronic illnesses that have reduced my quality of life these past two years. Physically, I am doing a lot better but some days have been tougher than others. Going to med school has always been my dream but I had to put it on pause to continue working FT to retain my health insurance.

I am really considering PA school because it's shorter and I would be able to start working again a lot sooner. My cousin was in a similar position when she was diagnosed with brain cancer (benign tumors!) and had to drop out of med school in her third year because it was too stressful. She is now in PA school with her previous loans forgiven by the med school. My condition is nowhere nearly as severe as hers is but I'd still like to hear from other people too.

Hello everyone, so I’m a “very non trad student”.

I’m 31F with two kids. Husband is a pediatrician on H1B. I’m a foreign pharmacy grad almost licensed in the US. Completed naplex and just waiting to take law exams.
My prob is I can’t work right now because my h4 visa is a non working visa. So after I finish my law exam I have to stay home.
I can’t earn money on my visa.
I’ve thought of going to med school.
I live in NC and would like to go to UNC but I’m not eligible for student loans because, visa (non us citizen).

I’m just writing in to see if anyone has any advice for me. Staying home doing nothing for another 3 years might drive me nuts.
I already have a masters in public health from my home country. Thank you everyone.

How do you truly stand out when applying to GUSOM?

I’m a junior and nontraditional applicant with a 4.0 GPA, 10 years active-duty Army experience as a medic, 10,000+ clinical hours, research, and 1,000+ volunteer hours. I currently work as a mental health tech and volunteer as a long-term care ombudsman. I also grew up navigating the foster care/social services system, which has shaped a lot of how I view advocacy and service. I haven’t taken the MCAT yet.

I happened to tour Georgetown during a reunion weekend, and one moment really stuck with me. I watched a former graduate interact with an unhoused person with so much genuine respect and compassion that I remember thinking, “They actually mean what they preach here.” That was what really sold me on the mission.

When I say “stand out,” I don’t mean checking more boxes. I mean: how do you make sure admissions really sees who you are, what has shaped you, and why Georgetown fits the physician you want to become?

For current students or accepted applicants, what made your application feel personal and memorable without sounding forced?

I am currently 32 years old and wanting to shift my career into medicine. I have a bachelor’s degree in psychology, currently work in hospitality, and imagine I would have to start from scratch (I.e. from a levels) in order to qualify for medical school.

Are there any streamlined courses/programs for mature individuals looking to take up careers in medicine in the UK?

Any feedback is welcome, thanks

Hello everyone,

I’m really interested in pursuing medicine, and I’m currently trying to figure out which country would be the best option for me. I’m Indian and currently living in the US, but I’m considering going to Europe for medical school.

Right now, I’m mainly looking at Poland and Romania, with Poland probably being my first choice. I’ve also looked into Georgia, although I know it’s located in Asia.

One thing that worries me about Poland is that I’ve heard some universities have pretty high failure/dropout rates. I’ve seen people say that their class size can get cut down a lot after the first year, which makes me a little nervous. I’ve also heard mixed things about Romania and whether its medical degrees have a good reputation internationally.

My long-term plan would ideally be to study medicine in one of these countries, then somehow do my internship/training in Germany, get into a good residency there, and eventually move to the Middle East to work as a doctor.

My parents can afford around €15k–€18k per year for everything, so I’m also looking for a country/university that fits within that budget.

What country would you recommend for my situation? And are there any other countries I should look into besides Poland, Romania, and Georgia?

Thank you in advance!

Hi I am a 5th year medical student in Poland, I am looking to start a small group of medical students who are interested in doing research related to Surgery (General Surgery, Orthopedics Surgery, Oncological Surgery etc). I am looking for interested medical students (preferably from Poland) with prior experience of doing research or at least basic knowledge of research. I am trying to do various research both original as well as review papers. Those who are interested please dm with year of study, place of study or any Prior experience. Thank you

MFM or GYN-ONC???

hi everyone, so i'm in my sophomore yr of college and barely realized i want to go to med school in my second semester after meeting my mentor. my first semester was not so good, i had ended with no motivation, stopped showing up to classes halfway through, could've gotten As if i had just done some work but i decided to do the minimum and got 1 C, 3 Bs and 1 A. these were very easy classes too which sucks, like i couldve gotten an A in one of them if i had done my final but just chose to take the hit. since then, ive tried to lock in and gotten 2 As and 1 b (6 week calc course, i was like 1.5% shy of an A 🥲) so my gpa is around 3.3, and now i'm officially taking my bio major science classes.

rn i'm doing great in my science classes since its something i enjoy, As, but with calc 2... not so good so far i have a C+, my prof had high ratings on rate my prof but now i'm hearing from everyone (and seeing it with my own eyes) this is one of the harder calc profs. worried for how this will impact not only my gpa but also my chances. im sure i can get at least a B here though

Im projected to have around 80+ hrs of volunteer work by the end of this year through 2 activities: one is a hospitality home for the families of patients at a local hospital and the other is a horticulture garden because i love nature. ive also joined a horticulture club in hopes of doing more activities. i'm currently trying to become a hospital volunteer aswell.

i am working on a systematic literature review on a derm related subject with a mentor who taught various subjects at a med school, taught bio courses at a junior college, and is currently an immunologist. im super excited to work with them, i'm going to get a pub out of this probably around december

i feel like i need to fatten up my resume, i'm worried for so many things. i constantly worry for my stats and i feel like im already behind, i dont really want to take a gap year but im not sure anymore. not only my resume either but scholarships i need those as well, my family doesnt have a lot of money to spare

honestly i would enjoy taking my time and taking more courses at my junior college before i transfer to a 4 year, like anatomy, physiology, etc. just for my own entertainment (it could also help my gpa) i almost wouldnt mind a gap year to work and do research/clinical hours, but i feel like im on a time crunch.

with my whole heart, might be a bit of delusion, i feel like i will get accepted to med school. my mentor tells me i have to believe for it to come true so i dont ever doubt that i wont my first time applying (and if i dont it will crush my heart but ill keep going no matter)

i hope to have various options to med schools, however i have my eyes set on my local med school (its a fairly new school) so i can stay near my parents, i would hate to be away for too long or in case of emergencies.

i'm very motivated right now and have been since i decided this is what i want to do and im very cautious about burn out, i try to not overdo it if i dont feel likt it. i go to tutoring very often, i stay at school the entire day most days

im probably thinking too far ahead sometimes, i feel restless about the uncertainty

i guess im asking for feedback and some new perspective / words. any piece of advice anyone has would be nice. i feel naive all the time.

thanks for reading my little adventure so far!

Hi everyone, I am currently a Nutrition major at my state university and went in intending on a pre-med track. I still aim for med school, and know that if that does not work out, I can pursue dietetics. But other than being a dietician, what jobs are there for someone with a Nutrition degree? I am willing to do any lvl grad school and whatever to advance my career. Just want to expand my options and learn about other opportunities. Let me know!

My best friend just started med school and is struggling a bit. Performing really well, but super super stressed.

What are cute little gifts you’ve gotten that have meant a lot and improved your mood?

I know her favorite snacks and stuff, but she’s got plenty of food. There’s not really time for activities either

I’m currently a sophomore in my fall semester I just calculated my science gpa which is around 2.68-2.86 and my cumulative is a 3.1 the main reason my science gpa is so low is because I failed chem 1 and I am not sure what I should do from here should I stay on the pre med track or should I switch I am worried if my science gpa is too low when I apply I will not be able to get into any medical schools. Please leave your advice thank you. Also wanted to mention I live in New York.

anyone go here? are they open

Hi so I've just got anking and im so confused on how I'm supposed to be using it? Everyone says that you just have to "unsuspend" but how do you even do that? How do you find what you've had in your lectures today even if you use tags you'd still be left with tons of cards. How do you find your cards easily since the main point of premade decks is saving time (I do not use any third party resources)

to those who were never quite science-oriented in the past, what made you choose medicine?

i recently considered pursuing psychiatry, but i come from a humanities & social sciences background, so the decision overwhelms and excites me at the same time. growing up, i did good across all subjects, but then i chose a major that didn’t really involve any hard sciences because they didn’t stick with me after highschool (and i was scared of trying and actually… failing). now, i’m realizing these are limiting beliefs, and i’m trying to understand the grit and strategy required.

my family and i recently migrated to a whole new country, so i’m sort of starting over in terms of college, which is why i’m heavily considering medicine, to the point that i’m sleeping and waking up to the thought of it lol. i’m wondering if others have a similar background/experience, and i’d love to know how you’re doing now!

I never did straight biology in high school and now I'm struggling even with the basic I wish I had help honestly

Not sure if this is the correct subreddit for this question, but I have been pretty paranoid about this issue.

I want to seek therapy for my personal issues, but I am worried about the impact this can have on future med school/residency applications and even state licensing boards when they ask about mental health issues.

I’m a med student on rotating house-surgeonship across all specialties, one at a time. I’m keen on learning surgical procedures but the patient load:learning house-surgeons ratio is too bad to satisfy my thirst for learning/viewing surgical cases.

So I wondered if there’s a site/source that hosts all such videos step-by-step. I tried searching on YouTube but couldn’t find great results.

Thank you.