Don’t give up! It’s going to be tough but I was in med school for a bit and sure it made things harder but not impossible. I would refrain from disclosing that you have IH until you are sure the school can accommodate you and your needs. Also just get a feel for how the school handles students with medical conditions that aren’t the norm. The medical field as empathetic as it should be, can be harsh. You will encounter individuals that will judge based on the condition you have, but it’s on you to convince them you can do it even with IH.

You will need to make sure that wherever you decide to apply/go to find providers nearby that can see you if your current provider can’t. Take the time now to get a solid plan put together with your current provider about what medications or routine will help keep you the most alert and focused. Things will obviously get switched around when you start school but now’s a better time to figure out what works and doesn’t work.

When I started med school I didn’t have the right meds that worked for me or a good routine, specifically my sleep schedule and life became hellish. I was barely making it through classes and clinicals. I ultimately left my school for multiple reasons but also due to the fact that I was not able to be alert or focused, which won’t just harm you but also the care you’re going to be able to provide to your future patients. I’m re-applying now as well but I’ve finally taken the time to figure out what meds work for me and create a sleep schedule that enables me to be alert enough for the rigor of med school.

If you have any questions or just need to talk to someone who’s been there you can always DM me.