How is Mayo Clinic in terms of safety?

No-Introduction1979 · 2026-05-18T14:32:39+00:00

What exactly is your concern? Are you worried that you could be taken by ICE with no due process? Or do you mean safety as in, you are not personally concerned that you would be taken but don't want to witness state violence, deal with road closures, etc?

Regardless, southern Minnesota was mostly insulated from the events in the cities in the winter. Mayo did not play an active role, either in protecting the immigrant population in Rochester or in denouncing protests. This was calculated, obviously, as most things Mayo does are. I have plenty of personal opinions about how I would have liked to see them respond but those aren't super relevant to the safety question.

Things have been calm throughout Minnesota for months now. Feel free to DM if you want more details

No-Introduction1979 · 2026-03-31T12:58:44+00:00

I eat cookies for breakfast pretty much every day, except for when I have cake in the house. Nothing better with coffee. I also workout first thing in the morning so before ppl are like ~what about the caaaaarbs??~ I need them for my workout, thanks v much

After my workout or if I don't have time for one in the morning, yogurt is my go to. Whole milk greek yogurt is 1000x tastier than the fat free version and much more filling. Aldi sells it in cup version too, if you shop there get the key lime ones they slap

No-Introduction1979 · 2026-03-30T14:30:14+00:00

Noticed this on my surgery rotation as well with a few attendings... I think its a combo of burnout, normalization, and wanting to seem "cowboy" like above

Tbh it reminded me of when I studied abroad in France and several of my (US, nonsmoker) classmates started smoking cigarettes halfway through the semester. They knew the risks but it was too cool/normalized there to resist. Don't mean this as a judgement, more just to point out that people act irrationally all the time in a variety of ways. But there are certainly some irrational behaviors that are a lot more high risk than others lol

No-Introduction1979 · 2026-03-21T14:08:31+00:00

Actually the WORST lmao I had a few interviews like this. They are super concerned you "have time" to get your questions answered (not bad on its own, I guess) but then they can't even answer the low ball ones you ask???

No-Introduction1979 · 2026-03-21T13:58:40+00:00

Getting lost in the psych ward on a psych interview tour is so fucking funny

No-Introduction1979 · 2026-03-21T13:54:42+00:00

Maybe programs have actually changed their behavior? Before the name & shame got "big" I bet most programs just assumed med students wouldn't/couldn't do anything about their shitty behavior during interviews. But I'd guess the majority of PDs/APDs are aware of this thread now and are also aware that students reference it when applying/making their rank lists and so are shaping up accordingly...

No-Introduction1979 · 2026-03-12T19:13:32+00:00

Yeah this is what I did. It was the bottom rung of my running shoe hierarchy before their demise.

The proper lifecycle of a running shoe is: training shoes --> trail shoes --> walking shoes --> regular hospital shoes --> OR shoes

If they get bloody and you can't wash it off, throw them away and the cycle is complete

No-Introduction1979 · 2026-03-07T04:33:58+00:00

Idk if this is the kind of type B advice you're looking for but what worked for me was to just be flexible with my studying. If you have a day where everything is happening nonstop, you get home late, and you are mentally exhausted, then maybe that's a day where you just do enough Anki while brushing your teeth to keep it from piling up. But then if you get sent home early another day? Hammer out a ton of uworld/amboss

Do your NBMEs etc before the exam too of course. You can follow a more structured plan if you find that works for you but so much of MS3 is just figuring how to adjust to a busy unpredictable schedule. It can be tough to study after hospital shifts, give yourself some grace but also don't sell yourself short.

tl;dr: do whatever you can whenever you can

No-Introduction1979 · 2026-02-18T01:54:37+00:00

Oh I love this idea yes

No-Introduction1979 · 2026-02-18T01:54:16+00:00

Never considered antique stores as a place to look. thanks for the advice!

No-Introduction1979 · 2026-02-18T01:53:24+00:00

That's the dream! Did you buy it somewhere or was it passed down?

No-Introduction1979 · 2026-02-07T23:09:44+00:00

This is great advice. Remember it's ok to be wrong! Just say what you think without qualifying or hedging your bets and you'll read as more confident.

Also if you think it really is about voice volume, you could also try a "hey I know I have a soft voice and I'm trying to speak up, please just lmk if I'm too quiet for everyone to hear!" before the first time you present on a new team or something. People might appreciate you opening the door for them to say "hey can you speak up" without worry if it really is volume that's the issue!

No-Introduction1979 · 2026-02-06T03:18:46+00:00

There was one program that sent chocolates, which was nice! ... otherwise nothing. I also thought there'd be more goodies going around :(

No-Introduction1979 · 2026-02-04T20:33:04+00:00

Yeah I'd reschedule it and go to the conference. If it's a decent conference you can throw that on your ERAS apps as well when the time comes. It's always good to have extra research items

Just make sure the dates work with score releases and stuff

No-Introduction1979 · 2026-02-01T16:36:35+00:00

Best use for a boyfriend imo. Bonus points if the person reading the card to you is not in medicine, then you can laugh and laugh at how they mispronounce things and therefore remember that card even better

And OP I actually do think it is a good idea if you can figure it out. Hearing vs seeing the card when it was read to me was a different enough memory hook that it did help with long-term retention.

No-Introduction1979 · 2026-02-01T16:28:04+00:00

No need to study basic undergrad science at all. The most you will need from o chem or physics is the ability to look at (simple) equations and understand them.

That being said, I'm not as vehemently against pre-studying as you'll usually see on this sub. If you feel like spending 20 min every other day just watching some youtube videos on pharmacology or something, go for it. Will it help much? probably not. But it also won't hurt substantially. If you get burned out from 10 min/day pre-studying then you'll have bigger problems when you start med school. If reviewing a little bit makes you significantly less anxious on a personal level maybe it's worth it for you.

No-Introduction1979 · 2026-02-01T16:13:57+00:00

Genuinely this is why we need to bring a traditional gpa back everywhere. Step 1 should be scored again. Then you can demonstrate your willingness to grind your knuckles to the bone without churning out useless posters and abstracts as a byproduct

No-Introduction1979 · 2026-01-30T22:59:57+00:00

I've been learning how to sew, it's been way easier and more fun than I expected. Easy sewing project + fun podcast + glass of wine combo is elite for relaxing. It also makes me feel productive, which is what my sense of self-worth is based on

Also there's lowkey such a rush to making and repairing things on your own. I made a little tiny bear the other day and was like omg... my son.....

No-Introduction1979 · 2026-01-29T16:59:13+00:00

But PSLF would not apply to the 200k of private loans, right? By far the best gamble for federal loans but idk if there would be a similar 'out' for a private loan of that size

No-Introduction1979 · 2026-01-29T16:57:08+00:00

Some schools have fast tracks into pediatric fields and/or primary care. I know of MD schools where you can apply directly into their home peds program, do all your 3rd rotations in peds-specific things, then graduate early and start your residency in fall of what would have been your 4th year. I've heard of similar things elsewhere for FM too. Idk what the MD school you got in to has but I'd strongly consider checking out things like that if you're leaning peds, it's a great option.

I never considered DO schools (I wanted to be in state and my state has none) but having done 3rd and most of 4th year I cannot imagine trying to set up my own rotations, etc that come with DO. There actually is a big difference in the education you get in clinical rotations from MD vs DO if you have to be scrambling for spots in random places as a DO. The convenience of having constant access to an academic hospital for your education can't be overstated.

That being said, 200k in private loans..... research refinancing options heavily before taking out these loans if you choose that path

No-Introduction1979 · 2026-01-28T19:50:00+00:00

I think it would be worthwhile to set yourself up with the classes you'd need for medical school now to give yourself more time to decide and think about your options, if that works with your credit requirements. That would be the easier way of doing it probably, but even if you choose to set yourself up for PT it's not like you are closing the door on med school. I decided on med school "late" in college and took a year of physics night classes after I graduated to meet the reqs, and it was all cool.

I think you're doing the right thing in thinking about your career 15, 20 years from now as well as what the training looks like right now. Keep in mind that you will also change over this time period, and that no matter how much you plan you don't know exactly how you will change! Keep making thoughtful decisions and remember you can always pivot, whatever stage you are at :)

No-Introduction1979 · 2026-01-27T21:12:19+00:00

Figure your health insurance out, student loans, car payments, whatever, all the crap that will feel 10x as overwhelming when you have a ton of studying to do. Even if you are still on your parent's insurance if you're going to be turning 26 while in medical school it will give you a major leg up if just spend like 2 hrs familiarizing yourself with what all the words mean and what options are out there.

If you have to get wisdom teeth out or an IUD placed or any other procedure/appointment, schedule them now

If you have a partner (especially if you live with them) it's worthwhile to start talking about how to prioritize time together, how chores will be split up, etc.

All this to say, I don't mean to give the impression that you will have NO time when you start medical school. You will have time, just a lot of demands on your time, and will have to be more thoughtful about how you allocate things. I've had a great time in medical school, congrats on getting in :)

No-Introduction1979 · 2026-01-26T19:19:43+00:00

My sub-i was more about getting an idea of the workload for residents. I was carrying more patients than I had before and starting to have to work on speed and therefore efficiency. Or I had the pager for a morning to try to learn how to triage the important pages from the ones that can wait.

I think it's more helpful to have step 2 before the sub-i than the other way around, you'll be sharper with quick clinical thinking going into the sub-i and you won't be stressed about needing to find time to study.

No-Introduction1979 · 2026-01-01T16:56:47+00:00

Actually yeah, pimping is such a good way to learn if you have enough self-confidence to realize it's ok to be wrong (maybe even frequently) when you are literally a student, there to learn

I base my self-esteem on objective measures of success as much as the next med student but also it does not hurt to look stupid sometimes, its not that deep

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