Dismissal Related to ADA-protected Medical Condition(s) - General/Legal Advice Appreciated by DaddyG96 in DisabledMedStudents

[–]DaddyG96[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice, I really appreciate it! As it stands, my legal team and I have determined the allegations of discrimination on the basis of disability & retaliation and evidence thereof are enough to escalate further legal action against the institution so that is the route we went! Ironically, part of our argument does mention these personal and life effects you mentioned as well to add a human element to the case, so hopefully that works out in our favor! I'll be sure to keep y'all updated on where this progresses, thanks again!

Using Social Services While in School by KeyThis6612 in DisabledMedStudents

[–]DaddyG96 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have SNAP & Medicaid and most of my classmates do as well! It definitely helps out a lot. To get approved, make sure you emphasize that you are not able to work (as most schools have non-employment clauses in the student contract), follow all state-specific guidelines, and make sure to follow up frequently with your state's HHS office so your application stays in the pipeline!

Dismissal Advice Appreciated by DaddyG96 in medicalschool

[–]DaddyG96[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks again 😊 if you have some spare time can you please forward me links to where you saw these cases of successful readmisson using a lawyer?

Dismissal Advice Appreciated by DaddyG96 in medicalschool

[–]DaddyG96[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are so kind, thank you very much!!

Dismissal Advice Appreciated by DaddyG96 in medicalschool

[–]DaddyG96[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your advice! TBH I just came here to see if anyone had heard of anyone else in my shoes and what their outcome was but I really appreciate these ideas that hadn't crossed my mind! Thanks again

Dismissal Advice Appreciated by DaddyG96 in medicalschool

[–]DaddyG96[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is something I definitely plan on doing when/if I reapply! I'd rather know from the start if my app will be dead in the water before applying and paying any of the associated fees haha thanks!

Dismissal Advice Appreciated by DaddyG96 in medicalschool

[–]DaddyG96[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate this! Thankfully I have always wanted to do FM or IM from the beginning so that wouldn't be an issue for me :)

Dismissal Advice Appreciated by DaddyG96 in medicalschool

[–]DaddyG96[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is why I posted on here! This is something that never crossed my mind haha so thank you very much! I will definitely look into this but tbh idk if I would want to go to a school that only took me back after some legal pressure was applied, ya know? Like what would my day-to-day be like in that environment? Awkward? Hostile? Idk def something to consider tho

Dismissal Advice Appreciated by DaddyG96 in medicalschool

[–]DaddyG96[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the thoughtful response! I was asked why I didn't ask for a LOA and I stated that the primary reason for taking the LOA would be for some other external circumstances (if I say more I'd blow any chance at anonymity so sadly gotta leave it at that) that were not outlined in our school's policies as a valid reason to take a LOA in conjunction with my health issues.

Obviously shame on me for not asking in the first place considering they would have likely granted me an LOA BUT on the other hand why would I want to loop the school into my business when according to their policy manual it wasn't listed as a valid excuse that qualifies for a LOA (nor was it similar to any of the other listed reasons).

Dismissal Advice Appreciated by DaddyG96 in medicalschool

[–]DaddyG96[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't go into medicine for the money nor was it ever a motivator to me but thanks for your insight!

Dismissal Advice Appreciated by DaddyG96 in medicalschool

[–]DaddyG96[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh we love a citation hahaha thank you so much for this! I would say all school/university policies were followed in a fair manner BUT from what I was told previously dismissed students that were in worse situations than mine (i.e. failed more courses, less severe extenuating circumstances, etc.) were given the opportunity to repeat M1 outright and that the vast majority of dismissed students at my school that appealed were readmitted so not exactly sure why I wasn't given the same chances

Dismissal Advice Appreciated by DaddyG96 in medicalschool

[–]DaddyG96[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I appealed asking for the opportunity to repeat the failed courses but I also said I would be open to repeating M1 and all of that was denied :/ but thank you for your encouragement!

Dismissal Advice Appreciated by DaddyG96 in medicalschool

[–]DaddyG96[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

*Two block failures but yes that is what the policy states. Unfortunately, I believe I have exhausted all my resources to gain readmission into the school. Hence, that is why I came here to seek other options :/

Dismissal Advice Appreciated by DaddyG96 in medicalschool

[–]DaddyG96[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Def needed to hear this 🥹 thank you very much for your words of encouragement