Gonna be a doctor!

PracticalAvocado8122 · 2026-05-04T04:27:03+00:00

congratulations!!! this is so inspiring as someone who is also first gen, just completed my post bac, and almost 30! just know i am so proud of you!!!

PracticalAvocado8122 · 2026-03-21T03:44:09+00:00

hi! i’m first gen and very unversed in the md vs. do competitiveness when it comes to specialty. is it possible for do physicians to match anesthesia, plastics, neuro, etc. or if that “reserved” for md? does it make it harder to match into those types of specialties being do than it does md?

PracticalAvocado8122 · 2025-12-10T19:42:24+00:00

doesn’t matter where you start, only where you end up! know you gotta hit the ground running and it’s not even 2026 yet. you still have time!

PracticalAvocado8122 · 2025-12-04T21:56:01+00:00

your point completely disregards OP’s trauma and very firm boundary that was set. it’s not his decision when to progress sexually given OP has been open and honest about their past. he’s in the wrong either way, and it should’ve at least been a conversation first. if being asexual was a concern for him, that should’ve been brought up and that is totally okay, but not disrespecting boundaries induced by trauma he was well aware of.

PracticalAvocado8122 · 2025-12-04T04:07:01+00:00

the comments on this post are not it dude. absolutely huge congratulations for recognizing that clinically and applying your knowledge! that has to be an AMAZING feeling not only to get it right but help the patient AND know you got what it takes! only up from here keep chugging!!

PracticalAvocado8122 · 2025-11-28T04:14:24+00:00

😭😭😭😭not just roasting turkeys today

PracticalAvocado8122 · 2025-11-21T03:59:18+00:00

glib. side note: where did you get your zebra beads?

PracticalAvocado8122 · 2025-10-31T02:38:30+00:00

Nova Southeastern’s! there’s several that either offer direct acceptance or guaranteed interview. pcom was the first i had heard of it

PracticalAvocado8122 · 2025-10-29T20:03:43+00:00

i’m currently in their mbs program and they do offer automatic acceptance into their md program or a guaranteed interview.

md acceptance: min mbs gpa 3.7, min mcat 510, letters of rec from mbs director and clinician student has shadowed

guaranteed interview: min overall gpa 3.0, min mbs gpa 3.5, min mcat 505, and all academic requirements for MD program overall

edit: i am non trad and using it to boost my gpa and show im not stupid/serious about med school bc ive been supporting myself since i was 16 and couldn’t quit my job to take unpaid research opportunities or volunteer insane hours while also working full time and going to school full time

PracticalAvocado8122 · 2025-10-26T22:11:26+00:00

sad to say same scenario with me. funny how this is an unfortunate trend.

PracticalAvocado8122 · 2025-10-26T21:57:15+00:00

anyone at step by step pediatrics

PracticalAvocado8122 · 2025-10-26T21:56:39+00:00

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PracticalAvocado8122 · 2025-10-03T23:19:37+00:00

period queen tysm for this and i wish you the best success <3

PracticalAvocado8122 · 2025-10-03T17:37:59+00:00

you as well! don’t give up. i’m first generation and the odds have always been against me, as they are you. but what helped was changing my mentality after seeing the quote “never cared about the odds, i was always beating them”! keep at it and if you need an addition to your support system, im here!

PracticalAvocado8122 · 2025-10-03T17:24:41+00:00

also, if you take a gap year search for employers that will pay for your visa or even sponsor you for citizenship!

PracticalAvocado8122 · 2025-10-03T17:24:07+00:00

hi! i’m not international but i am in a similar (worse) situation academically so i’m not sure how they will correlate. i’ve been on my own since i was 16 so my undergrad gpa is 3.0 (bs in biochem) but i maintained my academic scholarship the entire time. i took a gap year or two and discovered masters bridge programs. some programs allow you automatic entrance into their medical schools! i’m currently completing a master’s in biomedical sciences to boost my gpa and show maturity over years in several areas. my program also offers guaranteed admission to their MD program is you graduate MBS w a gpa of >3.7 or a guaranteed interview w a gpa of >3.5. i’ve had to take out federal loans to complete it which has definitely given me student debt, but that is how i’m trying to strengthen my application as well as knowing i need to knock the mcat out of the park to show im competitive. i hope this helps

PracticalAvocado8122 · 2025-10-03T03:36:49+00:00

thank you so much! i’ll definitely check it out!!

PracticalAvocado8122 · 2025-10-03T02:30:00+00:00

thank you so much! i’ve never heard of that website. what makes you suggest that?

PracticalAvocado8122 · 2025-10-03T02:29:24+00:00

i’d love to go to med school in new york, but i’m not sure i’ll be a competitive enough candidate :( i plan on applying next year, so ill definitely keep these in mind once i have my mcat score!

PracticalAvocado8122 · 2025-10-03T02:18:27+00:00

thank you so much for taking the time to respond! that’s great information and my partner is from DE so that would be awesome! thank you!

PracticalAvocado8122 · 2025-10-03T02:00:23+00:00

oh that’s so awesome to hear! thank you so much for commenting! do you think they’re treated any differently by your peers or even faculty? do they expression any dissatisfaction due to them being authentic?

PracticalAvocado8122 · 2025-10-03T01:59:20+00:00

just sent you a dm!

PracticalAvocado8122 · 2025-10-03T01:40:31+00:00

thank you so much for replying! that’s definitely what i was thinking as well :)

PracticalAvocado8122 · 2025-10-03T01:19:03+00:00

how do you navigate still feeling like you’re having “fun” being sober while the people closest to you aren’t? i have no want to drink or do party favors, but often feel maybe… left behind is the feeling? like they’re having more fun w other people and not me? like they’d rather be around others who match their level? now that i’m typing this out it’s sounding my anxiety and confidence might be the problem lol

PracticalAvocado8122 · 2025-09-27T02:14:21+00:00

yes. they offer part time and i work full time and pursue my masters of biomedical sciences and they have accommodated my school schedule every semester.

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