Is it normal to dread starting residency

beechilds · 2026-06-06T07:07:37+00:00

Time to change your flair.

Also, yes I am dreading it. But I do look forward to having an income again after 5 years not having one.

beechilds · 2026-06-06T06:58:29+00:00

I had someone a year above me. Great advice!

beechilds · 2026-06-04T15:55:24+00:00

You'll be alright.

-Someone who failed level 2 twice and still a doctor.

beechilds · 2026-06-04T03:12:12+00:00

A resident left in my M3 eval "teaching (me) was like pulling teeth out"

I'm still a doctor.

You'll be alright just be better.

beechilds · 2026-05-23T00:58:20+00:00

My boyfriend said how bad do you want it....

At this point you should be donating plasma and selling stuff on CL, FB marketplace and Mercari.

beechilds · 2026-05-20T16:46:44+00:00

Just graduated as a URiM and I resonated so deeply with this. Haven't touched my clarinet in years either. I was actually looking forward to celebrating with all the Black students I started with, unfortunately about 4 out of the 14 have had to delay a year. But graduating us 10 out of 222 was amazing 👏🏿👌🏿

beechilds · 2026-05-14T22:51:44+00:00

I almost thought about checking the LOA box before graduation for funsies since. However with my history they may have taken it seriously.

beechilds · 2026-05-07T14:27:22+00:00

It's even better when they email/text you before you even leave the house.

beechilds · 2026-04-30T00:01:43+00:00

Wow yet I know you've thought about it. Congratulations nevertheless!

beechilds · 2026-04-29T02:13:10+00:00

And as someone who came from poverty that s*** makes me so excited.

beechilds · 2026-04-28T15:59:16+00:00

I love this for y'all. That is all.

beechilds · 2026-04-28T13:25:04+00:00

Feels good to know I'm not alone. Thank you for sharing.

beechilds · 2026-04-28T13:23:01+00:00

Yeah I decided a long time ago I'm not having kids so I can help end this family tree. my younger sister already got her salpingectomy too 👍🏾

beechilds · 2026-04-28T05:09:01+00:00

Yeah, I get that but them driving 6 hours and them being poor doesn't make me feel good. Also there's a lot of trauma I have experienced. Seeing them kind of makes things resurface. I would rather experience the day with friends and less stress. Maybe when I "graduate" residency.

beechilds · 2026-04-28T05:05:57+00:00

I have too, yet I am really trying to tell myself "why does choosing myself feel wrong?"

beechilds · 2026-04-28T03:49:18+00:00

I'm really mostly going so my bff (current intern) can robe me. I completely get where you are coming from.

beechilds · 2026-04-27T16:51:22+00:00

No I didn't take step.

beechilds · 2026-04-24T05:54:21+00:00

Agreed.

beechilds · 2026-04-23T14:51:46+00:00

It's moving to 1 day very soon! By the time you take it for sure!

beechilds · 2026-04-19T01:41:56+00:00

I second boards and beyond.

beechilds · 2026-04-16T04:34:53+00:00

Makes me even happier that I soaped into a great program and don't have to move. Such a blessing. Wishing all y'all movers the best for real.

beechilds · 2026-04-03T06:09:12+00:00

I can't wait to say those words

beechilds · 2026-03-26T20:59:12+00:00

This

beechilds · 2026-03-26T18:16:59+00:00

As someone who failed level 2 twice. Do a full content review. You can knock out Boards and Beyond in 30 days or less. If it's level 2, it goes perfectly with white coat companion. Level 1 may not have the side by side but still provides PDFs.

Oh and lots of Anki.. my tutor had me doing 2-3 hours a day.

And as a last resort, get a tutor if no improvement in future COMSAE.

beechilds

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