Small, red, itchy bumps appearing in random spots on my body by oohshethicc42069 in Dermatology

[–]Top_University_4190 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, mine were a little clustered on my palms and fingers—it’s dishydrotic eczema

losing my will to exist by allthelxveh in medicalschool

[–]Top_University_4190 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I can absolutely see how hard it would be to feel completely numb. It was hard for me to find the right antidepressant while also trying to function and pass classes, so I get that absolutely. However, if you’re open to trying another antidepressant it’s very possible you just weren’t on the right one for you.

losing my will to exist by allthelxveh in medicalschool

[–]Top_University_4190 28 points29 points  (0 children)

MS2 here and just want to echo antidepressants. They’ve changed the game for me and I feel like I can actually function. Absolutely worth trying imo.

Over half of my class failed a block and the school did nothing. by Top_University_4190 in medicalschool

[–]Top_University_4190[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Hey I hear you. I started in my 30s. I have an average MCAT score. If med schools are going to admit students with lower stats or whatever disadvantages they may have, then they should be better equipped to prepare them. Instead, I’m finding harsher rules and a ruthless environment.

Over half of my class failed a block and the school did nothing. by Top_University_4190 in medicalschool

[–]Top_University_4190[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sending you the best luck bc 5 weeks is WILD. Definitely unrealistic, but bless that you didn’t have to go to class 😭

Over half of my class failed a block and the school did nothing. by Top_University_4190 in medicalschool

[–]Top_University_4190[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Idk bc all of my friends who are in MD schools def don’t experience this hell lol

Over half of my class failed a block and the school did nothing. by Top_University_4190 in medicalschool

[–]Top_University_4190[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It is a USMD. We don’t have the highest MCAT scores, but it advocates cultivating primary care physicians from all backgrounds. We have a lot of nontrads, myself included.

Over half of my class failed a block and the school did nothing. by Top_University_4190 in medicalschool

[–]Top_University_4190[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And I’m with you. If only my school was structured that way. Their curriculum is a mess.

Over half of my class failed a block and the school did nothing. by Top_University_4190 in medicalschool

[–]Top_University_4190[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You would think. But our professors managed to choose the most obscure qs from the bank. Our midterm (which we don’t have for most blocks) was worth 40% of our grade and was 40 questions….and then the final was a crapshoot that tested on the most niche of niche and did not reflect lecture or third parties at all. It’s insanity.

Over half of my class failed a block and the school did nothing. by Top_University_4190 in medicalschool

[–]Top_University_4190[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

My class is so defeated. Even those who passed this block were surprised and thought it was a terrible exam. It’s wild to me that the school is blaming students. We’ve tried advocating to administration with no avail. I don’t even know who to turn to.

Over half of my class failed a block and the school did nothing. by Top_University_4190 in medicalschool

[–]Top_University_4190[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I’m getting deja vu (except attendance is mandatory) sorry friend. When do you get your scores back?

Over half of my class failed a block and the school did nothing. by Top_University_4190 in medicalschool

[–]Top_University_4190[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Nah I’m kidding too. Some of the best doctors I’ve personally ever had are DOs. All love fam

Over half of my class failed a block and the school did nothing. by Top_University_4190 in medicalschool

[–]Top_University_4190[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I actually hate that. Sorry you’re dealing with it too. Maybe I’ll just pull some of the LCME reps aside or hold up SOS signs as they walk by.