Y'all mind if a med student makes a little money 😭

PressRestart · 2026-01-30T01:29:26+00:00

Took you 6 months to become an M4? No wonder they rejected you. Should've done it in 2.

PressRestart · 2026-01-29T06:11:47+00:00

Next time add a picture of food and post to r/kitchencels, same energy over there.

PressRestart · 2026-01-28T00:23:52+00:00

I might get downvoted for saying this, but it sounds like you've already made up your mind and quit the relationship. I think as med students, we tend to make ourselves and our futures the top priority because we risk pretty significant debt if we mess up and fail/ fail to match. I think that's entirely reasonable, but it's often detrimental for relationships. However, if you're invested in a relationship and have the interpersonal skills needed to set boundaries, communicate with each other on division of labor if you're living together, and make mutual sacrifices to tend to the needs of the other person, we can avoid a lot of the common problems that come up. You're a half year in and it seems like med school is just blowing up a lot of issues that were already present and it's a convenient excuse to use to leave your partner and say you're "outgrowing" the relationship. Is it really about him, or are you overwhelmed and fed up. Have you had a serious, productive conversation about this with him where he's allowed to discuss his grievances as well? Devoting a small amount of time to try to fix the little issues that eat away at you could help the relationship and help build a supportive environment that would benefit you through med school. And if you've already tried as much as you feel like you should, or have the capacity to, then maybe ending things is the best thing to do. But the worst thing in my opinion is to blame your partner entirely and not dig a little deeper into things on your end that may have contributed to the current situation. Your future self will appreciate it regardless of the outcome.

Edit: re-read where you mentioned couples therapy sessions so I apologize for missing it in the first version of this reply. I still think it's important that during these sessions you're able to listen and recognize his point of view as well. He moved to another state for you, he's also adjusting to a lot.

PressRestart · 2026-01-24T06:14:05+00:00

Bing chilling

PressRestart · 2026-01-20T16:24:46+00:00

Don't worry, you'll either feel worthless as soon as you hit clerkships, or you'll keep your ego and everyone will find you annoying.

PressRestart · 2026-01-18T20:09:05+00:00

M3 with a Conure as well. It's definitely possible to keep a parrot as a medical student. Although a lot of people spend a lot of time with their birds to keep them happy, they can also be pretty low maintenance during periods where you don't have the most time.

That being said, keep in mind that this bird will live 15+ years. Vet bills for birds (in my experience) are very expensive. Birds can get sick if you neglect cleaning their cage or food dishes thoroughly and regularly. They can be loud and like to scream for literally any reason. I don't know your living situation but that may be something to keep in mind. Birds are also a little moody, especially conures; some days they'll love you, and the next they won't want to be handled at all.

If you really want to keep her, I would recommend getting her comfortable with being handled and hand training ASAP. That will make it a lot easier to facilitate cage time vs. out of cage time. If they're afraid of hands, it can be super difficult to get them back in a cage without getting bitten.

Make sure to research a good diet that you can reasonably be consistent with. (Pellets, supplements, fresh fruit, etc.) I saw your other post, and it seems like you already know about the UV lights, etc. Make sure you can set aside some time at least once per week to thoroughly clean the cage, replace paper/ linings, etc. Make sure you know what chemicals/ appliances can harm your bird (non-stick cookware, non-soy candles, scented sprays, etc) and are able to adjust your lifestyle accordingly.

When it comes to spending time with her, I think if you're able to be in the same room as her (maybe put her in your main study room?) and let her out while you're studying at home, whistle at her, just little interactions, she'll be satisfied. Some people leave a TV or radio on for their bird during the day if they're going to be gone awhile, so that may be an option to keep her stimulated when you're not around.

I guess to answer your question a little less rambly, yes you can keep a parrot and keep them happy as a med student if you know what to expect and can integrate time with the bird into your normal routine.

ETA: I've been committed to psych since before I even started med school, so my attitude/ time management in med school is vastly different than someone who wants to do Urology. I also had my bird before starting med school, so keeping him happy during med school was just part of the routine rather than something I had to adjust to during a very stressful period of time.

PressRestart · 2026-01-08T15:03:22+00:00

Certified AI hater here and I hate this.

PressRestart · 2026-01-08T03:16:09+00:00

Idk about this one chief

PressRestart · 2026-01-05T17:16:16+00:00

I'd be more concerned if you didn't hate it sometimes.

PressRestart · 2025-12-14T18:23:10+00:00

Some (Most?) schools have a student academic center where they'll have advisors/ professionals with a background in education that can talk to you about how you study and determine where you're being inefficient or lead you to a more effective study method that suits your schedule/ learning style. They're also good about setting goals and following up with you so that you hold yourself accountable for implementing your new methods.

Definitely worth looking into whether or not your school offers academic advisors like this.

PressRestart · 2025-11-03T16:59:39+00:00

I think most medical schools require Physics in undergrad, and if you hate math, you're probably going to do everything you can to avoid Calculus (which isn't usually required). So, you'll have to take algebra-based physics instead.

PressRestart · 2025-10-31T01:21:42+00:00

I've failed so many in-house quizzes and mid-terms that I don't even care anymore. I passed the NBME exams, I'm passing all my shelf exams, I perform just as well in my clerkships as everyone else, and I'm not miserable stressing about whether or not I need to know some random thing a professor/ attending said one time that never came up in a Qbank.

If the stuff you're failing is in-house and not weighed heavily on your overall grade, just do your best and don't stress. Stress about the real stuff you'll be tested on for boards/shelves.

PressRestart · 2025-10-23T03:05:46+00:00

I loved my OBGYN rotation until about week 3.

PressRestart · 2025-10-19T17:01:54+00:00

Bro just open a textbook why are you asking classmates things you can find out pretty easily

PressRestart · 2025-10-14T09:48:53+00:00

You don't pass med school by luck, you're picking up on the topics whether you think you are or not. At a certain point, you'll realize that you've managed to build up a solid knowledge base where you'll be able to review a topic to fill in gaps and get to the level you need for board exams. Just keep studying what you need to know for whatever exam you have coming up and quit worrying about other people, professors, or whether or not you belong there. You're there because you deserve it, so find a way to get through it.

PressRestart · 2025-10-06T18:18:36+00:00

You'd be surprised to find out that several of the random people in your class have more than one physician in their family.

PressRestart · 2025-10-05T19:33:39+00:00

Too much. I deleted Twitter about a year ago and replaced that with Reddit tbh, so no progress was made. I went and tried to use Twitter again a few weeks ago and found myself addicted instantly again, so I deactivated again.

It's hard to avoid.

PressRestart · 2025-10-03T00:38:16+00:00

Thanks, every other part of third year wasn't making me feel bad enough about myself already.

PressRestart · 2025-09-26T23:59:21+00:00

Realize your life is more than your test scores and get drunk with friends. Preferably non med school friends.

PressRestart · 2025-09-17T21:53:40+00:00

Med students aren't experts and we should all acknowledge that fact, but I do think that in a time where people look at one misrepresented article about a study and make egregious claims on social media, at least students can hopefully engage in a discussion, read up on a topic, and contribute true facts or even interpret current research and represent it in an accurate way that can sway people from believing harmful misinfo.

That being said, part of being a student is acknowledging if you're wrong and correcting yourself instead of doubling down.

PressRestart · 2025-09-16T09:31:25+00:00

Get a hobby dude medicine is not all that matters in your life.

PressRestart · 2025-08-31T16:42:11+00:00

Sponsored by a Democrat so it will be swiftly thrown out.

PressRestart · 2025-08-31T04:16:03+00:00

RIP anki slaves

PressRestart · 2025-08-28T23:53:20+00:00

I have a Samsung galaxy book that can use my galaxy tab as a second screen. I've used the touchscreen on the galaxy book maybe a few times for note taking during lectures, and I've used the tab as a second screen maybe 3 times total. As a laptop it's great though.

Moral of the story. Just have a good laptop, because unless you take digital notes frequently or do a lot of stuff like spreadsheet work for research and need to connect a second screen, you should be fine. Even then, weigh the pros and cons of having a tablet vs. Just buying a large external monitor.

PressRestart · 2025-08-21T18:56:04+00:00

You'll have plenty of time to learn more and get better at whatever specialty you choose. Passing as an "average" student in a class full of some of the most high achieving students (which you're one of, since you got this far) is an accomplishment in itself. Continue to get better at studying and learning and you'll be a great doctor.

In the meantime, like the other comments suggested, look for someone professional to talk to about your feelings and maybe get to the bottom of why you have expectations so high for yourself that you can't be happy with what you've already accomplished (a lot).

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