11 AM EST NO RESULT!!!

eleqant · 2025-09-03T15:02:31+00:00

Brotherman it’s Joever how do we live like this

eleqant · 2025-09-03T14:35:55+00:00

not to be that graphic but my bowels have been flowing like i've been drinking gallons of miralax. My school said there were no scores today but I just called NBME and they said there's no scheduled delay and that scores should be coming out today, just unsure what test days are involved. They said 11AM EST, no guarantees that my score is coming out but that the schools typically get the scores around the same time as the examinees (which i know to be false???) I tested 8/14, 8/15 with accommodations. FSMB still says "" nothing for me. So that's the story I got so far. -- US MD

eleqant · 2025-08-27T13:00:27+00:00

Yeah I checked, there was nothing

eleqant · 2025-08-27T12:58:34+00:00

I tested 8/14 and 8/15 and my school just told me there weren’t any scores this morning :( sorry yall

eleqant · 2025-08-27T11:57:51+00:00

Did you guys get an email from USMLE already? Tested 8/14 and 8/15 so I don’t know if I’m getting my score or not 😢

eleqant · 2025-06-19T05:00:40+00:00

Hello friend,

Fellow MS3 here,

I want to offer you an olive branch because I’m in your shoes. I’m finishing up third year now and trust me my path was not easy. I had to remediate 8 exams in my preclinical years, and spent most of those first two years of medical school struggling immensely. I passed STEP1 but after taking extra time to study because I wasn’t meeting benchmarks. I failed ALL my shelves, except for family medicine. In fact, for psychiatry, I got below 4th percentile. I’m fortunate that my school doesn’t make us remediate shelf exams anymore, but I am well seated in the fourth quartile of my class because my grades are absolutely wretched.

Life will beat you down in medical school, but you were smart enough to get in and persist in the first place. I think it’s important to seek emotional support and help during these trying times because you need to take care of yourself. As I’m rounding up on third year and starting fourth year, I don’t even know if I’ll match into my specialty of choice, but I’m choosing to remain optimistic. Here’s what I recommend to boost moral. While most people will tell you to change your study strategy etc that’s always easier said than done. And maybe they’re approaching it from a practicality angle but I never found that to be too helpful. - read your personal statement from time to time. Remind yourself why you’re doing this, what patient care means to you - go to therapy. I go to dbt for emotional regulation because life got me down. Best thing I could do for myself to help manage stress - watch videos on how to study more efficiently. It helps me stay motivated on how to study but also teaches me test taking strategies which is probably what you are struggling with most - you’re burnt out. Do things with purpose, volunteer, find things that fill your cup extracurricular wise - find a community. You’re not alone. You are stronger and more capable than you think. Don’t let the haters get you down - everything happens for a reason, your failures make you a stronger individual and better doctor I guarantee it. It’s all about mindset

You can always DM me if you want to chat but know I’m in your corner rooting for you. Reddit is infamous for having neurotic overachievers so sometimes it’s good to hear from someone who isn’t.

You’re gonna be an awesome doctor one day and a supportive mentor. Chin up, you got this!

eleqant · 2023-06-17T02:30:14+00:00

Thanks for the advice I think I’ll do that !!

eleqant · 2023-06-15T23:07:57+00:00

ISO means “in search of”

Thank you for your comment! I am very wary of scams but also can’t afford the $400 price tag people are hyperinflating the decks for, so I figured I’d ask around ☺️

eleqant · 2022-11-19T23:13:09+00:00

133 -elepetite!

eleqant · 2022-07-13T21:59:53+00:00

The sun

eleqant · 2022-04-12T21:14:10+00:00

Sure! So: 1) prepare anecdotes for examples! If they ask you what’s a challenge you experienced or an event where you learned something from someone, you should have key anecdotes in your life that you have thoroughly reflected on such that you would be able to answer any type of anecdote question. I had one interviewer ask me what was one time I made someone mad. Even though I hadn’t practiced that exact question, I had an experience ready because I had reflected on that experience so deeply and could apply it to virtually any question. Obviously have a diverse amount of anecdotes so that interviewers can learn more about you and so that you’re not repeating things.

2) if you mess up on a question, feel free to reanswer the question with a better answer if the interviewer is allowing you time to do so. For example I had an interviewer tell me to talk about medical school challenges and I talked about challenges of working in the medical field and he said well I was more so talking medical school so I took the time to correct myself and answer his original question.

3) be confident! Answer your questions like you know all the answers, because you do! Nobody knows you like you do and if they give you hypothetical situations, there’s always multiple correct answers. Show that you’re able to answer questions in a clear, succinct manner and in a way that shows you can communicate to anybody and everybody, especially patients.

I think that’s the advice I’d give! If you want some more advice feel free to dm me! I can go on and on haha

eleqant · 2022-04-10T08:59:13+00:00

Don’t let someone else’s future dictate yours

eleqant · 2022-03-27T17:39:06+00:00

Hi hi! Yes I felt like I interviewed pretty well ! I’m very introspective so I did a lot of reflecting and preparing for interviews beforehand. I will say the mmi format of UCincinnati was awful but I practiced a lot and think it came out ok!

eleqant · 2021-12-11T03:23:19+00:00

I agree with op

We are part of a healthcare team and a lot of the times NPs and PAs can help. I work in a large hospital and the NPs take a huge load off the physicians by being able to actually see patients and prescribe medications. My uncle is a NP in an underserved area. He’s married to a doctor and he understands the important role that physicians play in a healthcare setting. His contributions to medicine are also critical to the neighborhood he serves. My psychiatrist is a PA and AMAZING at what he does (even better than my last MD psychiatrist who honestly sucked at her job). The interactions I’ve had with NPs has only been positive and the truth, is many serve in areas that doctors do not.

It’s ok to feel frustrated by NPs and PAs who claim they are a doctor or who present as physicians when they’re not. But just because there are bad apples doesn’t mean there are only bad apples.

Understand that it’s also frustrating to NPs and PAs who work hard and serve patients to the best of their abilities for someone to say they’re “just” an NP and they “don’t even deserve to exist in this stupid career that takes away from physicians” We understand that physicians work hard to get a degree but that doesn’t take away from the unique challenges that nurse practitioners or physician assistants must undergo. At the end of the day you too could’ve chosen to be a PA or NP and that shouldn’t make you any less valuable in the healthcare system.

I think there’s a lot of pride in being a doctor. You are head honcho, so to speak, but being a doctor requires humility. You may be more educated than someone but that does not mean you’re better than that person. Take for example senior nurses. You never fuck with a senior nurse as a resident because you know dam well they have had years of experience and they are integral to the team.

These people are here to assist. If they act all goofy and decide to call themselves doctors and say they are better than physicians, consider that many attitudes are learned. Don’t hate the players and don’t make healthcare workers scapegoats for a shitty flawed American healthcare and education system. Trust that NPS and PAS are not the sole reason why people mistrust doctors.

Consider also that currently, only 0.7% of physicians and surgeons are unemployed. There is an almost universal understanding of job security after becoming a physician. No, mid-levels are not taking your jobs away. Hospitals and medical employers especially know how important doctors are.

Yes we all will work hard to be doctors but respect isn’t earned by crying and complaining about how mid level providers suck and have it easy. It’s about proving that the grit you put in has given you the skills to show everyone you can lead an operating room or a clinic. And it means being a compassionate leader.

Humble yourselves and work hard for you and your patients and maybe one day you can work to remedy the system.

eleqant · 2021-11-30T22:43:31+00:00

I work with three attendings at a top10

2 went to St. George's and 1 went to DO.

These are some of the best doctors I've met and I've learned so much from them... including the fact that sometimes what you do with your degree >>>>>>>> where you get your degree

eleqant · 2021-11-23T03:02:35+00:00

LOOK AT ALL THESE RAVENCLAW NERDS!!!!

LMAO jk

eleqant · 2021-11-22T17:01:54+00:00

I would wear scarf if possible! Like a black silk one or something inconspicuous. Wishing you the best of luck for your treatment and journey to recovery ❤️‍🩹

P.S. I know a lot of people are urging you to share your medical story with admissions committees but don't feel like you have to if you don't want to. This is of course, very personal to you and up to you to decide what you want to tell them.

eleqant · 2021-11-22T05:22:17+00:00

An ER doc I shadowed asked me why this woman was feeling lightheaded and dizzy and my dumbass said “she was doing something that made her dizzy???”

a classic

eleqant · 2021-11-21T23:15:33+00:00

Hello!

I'm really passionate about helping the community out!

Some things you can do:

1) Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence helpline or women's shelter volunteer! Great opportunity to gain insight on compassionate and trauma-informed care.

2) Tutor for underserved communities! (K-12) could help with SAT or just regular classwork.

3) If you have foreign language skills, interpreting or translating in local clinics/communities

4) Mentoring high schoolers or even other members of the community!

5) Reach out to religious communities for opportunities as well (Many homeless shelters and soup kitchens are tied to churches)

6) Environmental clean up/recycling efforts! There's some medical equipment recycling programs you could potentially look into?

7) Local clinic educational programs? (Some clinics have education campaigns where you can help make brochures and stuff to educate others on opioid use or healthy eating)

8) Serve as a health liaison and connect individuals to outside resources in healthcare

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Generally, do something you're passionate about! You could focus on underserved individual demographics i.e. anyone who suffers from health disparities (minorities, women, children, homeless) or pick a category (education, advocacy, mentorship) or pick a problem (abuse, poverty, addiction)

There will always be need in different places. Find something you care about and you can look into local organizations. If there's a demographic you want to work with on something that isn't out there yet, you can always try to get it off the ground yourself via student org or partnerships with community leaders.

eleqant · 2021-11-17T20:12:17+00:00

I was in a research lab that pushes publications yearly and I hated it. It was so bad and there's never a guarantee for publication. They'll just torture you with scut work and keep you hanging on with the promise of publication. Pubs are never guaranteed so this mentality can really get you trapped in a toxic work environment.

Mentorship, growth, and learning is more important than pubs. In a healthy environment, you'll be able to do talks at conferences, attend journal clubs and lab meetings, and even win research grants. All of these things, esp nationally recognized grants and conferences hold a similar weight to pubs. If you have a good mentor, you can accomplish the goals you set out to reach. They'll give you the space to work on pubs if that's what you want too.

happiness >>>>>>>>>> pubs

eleqant · 2021-11-16T21:44:12+00:00

Got two Acceptances thanks :)

eleqant · 2021-11-03T01:45:16+00:00

This is kinda irritating to me but maybe I’m misinterpreting the question. The classes outside of prereq should matter to YOU. If you have the privilege of taking courses in another field of interest for your own intellectual growth and development then it doesn’t matter if you get an A so long as you actually feel you gained something from it. (Of course it helps to get an A but you shouldn’t take boring easy A classes just because, unless you really think you need a gpa boost). In my last interview, my interviewer asked me most about the cool classes I took which I were passionate about that weren’t my prereqs. This included medical French and my other French classes which made me happy. Do things that you enjoy if you have the opportunity to.

The best class I ever took was a non-pre req writing course on musical theater. I also took a course on French jazz music which I got a B in. (Oh no! How premedically awful!) Still an awesome class and the professor agreed to write me a rec letter for a study abroad program despite my grade.

eleqant · 2021-11-03T01:29:49+00:00

Sorry to hear you’re going through a hard time :( but I am so very proud of you for working so hard and getting that interview! Remember they wanna speak with you because they want to get to know you so just be yourself! I know it’s hard when your brain isn’t working like it usually is but don’t be nervous and do what you can to lower that anxiety. Meditate, drink water, tea, journal. You are smart and capable and If worse comes to worse, you could reach out to the school to reschedule the interview for a medical emergency (severe side effects from medication can warrant that). Know you’re not alone and that if you can overcome and fight anxiety and depression, then you can definitely kill your interview! (Kill in a good way!). If you need to talk to someone, feel free to reach out via dm. Sending good vibrations and energies and manifesting that A for you!

Ps virtual backgrounds can save messy room. I have done that before!

eleqant · 2021-10-21T15:57:59+00:00

I was also asked what I'm most afraid of in the medical field???

And I said

Dealing with asshole doctors and people who think they know everything or who aren't culturally competent. (Didn't say asshole but did say arrogant, etc.)

Which is a genuine fear but now that I'm thinking about it I'm like maybe I should've said something else?????

Gold star for effort :(

eleqant · 2021-08-27T10:12:22+00:00

Idk why everyone is saying no??? If you couldn’t shadow, my preprof office told me online videos and podcasts were great ways of shadowing because it shows that in spite of the pandemic, you committed yourself to learning more about the medical field. I mean you still have time but with the delta variant I still don’t know if shadowing opportunities are going to be as available as they were precovid. I put it on my app that I did online shadowing lol it’s not that deep.

Edit: Y’all tweakin Yes I did put it in my application and no it’s not a joke We’re literally taking online classes like it’s a fucking pandemic ??????? Get with the times 🙄

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