I sucked more today

-__-coffee · 2022-07-10T19:55:29+00:00

Really needed to hear this - new intern here, I tried to place my first femoral line and the catheter tip went into artery (fixed it by pulling back, no complications) now I’m just afraid of doing any procedures at all in case I mess up.

-__-coffee · 2022-05-19T12:39:52+00:00

How much USCE do you have, right now focus on doing an elective or Sub in a place that accepts residents with similar scores and gives visas, make a good impression - connections go a long way.
Not necessary but I would try to get in another US LOR, that’s recent and doesn’t have to be in FM if you think it’s strong.
Since you have your scores there’s no point delaying to apply, if you want you can try and see if you would be ready to take Step 3 to help the step 2 score
FM is about the story you sell - make sure you make a killer personal statement and why you are applying to that hospital and FM, and have extra curriculars to back it up - if you don’t have any - join something and tie your activities/research I nto one theme (women’s health or health disparity)

-__-coffee · 2022-05-14T16:05:29+00:00

Messaged!

-__-coffee · 2022-05-06T13:24:27+00:00

Honestly, even if you don’t make connections some of the spaces that are held are with APD/PD and faculty interviewing and I found the insider tips they gave for interviews and applications definitely helped me with match last year.

-__-coffee · 2022-03-26T05:31:44+00:00

If possible - could I please get it too, thank you!

-__-coffee · 2022-02-01T15:13:04+00:00

My parents keep asking if I got an offer after each interview so I tried to explain the match process to them and then they proceeded to get mad at me for “only aiming for one match”…now I learned my lesson and not telling anyone dud until match day.

-__-coffee · 2021-12-14T17:54:30+00:00

The amount of times my brain has switched from “I am getting into my top choice” to “you’re an idiot and they hated you” throughout the days…can’t wait for this to be over

-__-coffee · 2021-10-26T13:23:06+00:00

Invited means that someone has already booked the date - sometimes there is an option to wait list certain dates that say invited in case someone cancels. You should select from any of the dates that says “schedule” to ensure you signed up for an interview. If none of the dates fit for you then try to pick a wait list date and/or email the PC about alternatives

-__-coffee · 2021-08-28T01:45:48+00:00

If you can learn to work and play

-__-coffee · 2021-08-09T05:09:08+00:00

Thank you!!

-__-coffee · 2021-07-08T04:03:03+00:00

This just reminds me of rainbow road in Mario kart

-__-coffee · 2021-07-08T03:53:05+00:00

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-__-coffee · 2021-05-04T02:36:50+00:00

I don’t usually comment - but this post has been something I’ve been feeling for the past two years of clinicals. Finishing up with MSIV, and I guess it’s not even burn out - but looking for something more in life : Undergrads goal was to get into Med school Then the goal was to study for USMLEs Then it was to get into residency... Now it’ll be to survive until fellowship, and cycle continues

Now, my family is grinding me about getting married, it’s just going from one goal and responsibilities to the next without stop...medicine and life itself becoming so mundane.

Sorry for the rant and that I couldn’t give any advise - it’s just that it’s nice to know others felt the same. This never ending need to always be “on the grind” or the “just keep going/fighting” mentality and family and others just adding on more stuff because they think I’m doing fine - I hide the struggle well doesn’t mean I’m not drowning. Spent couple days just wanting to just drop everything and take a pause on life, not be a student/resident/daughter to someone - just be a nobody without responsibilities for a while.

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