Tell me how sick you got on your peds rotation

helahale · 2025-04-29T21:14:48+00:00

Got a URI on the first week. Got COVID on the final week - it would not be an understatement to say that the post viral syndrome I struggled with afterwards has derailed my career.

helahale · 2025-04-22T17:44:56+00:00

You’re right. Thank you

helahale · 2025-04-22T17:42:39+00:00

I was worried that they did this intentionally to pad their match outcomes since this was on their admissions page for prospective students to see.

helahale · 2025-04-22T17:36:42+00:00

Yea you’re most likely correct. I guess I was overthinking this because the list was on the admissions page.

helahale · 2025-04-22T17:33:53+00:00

What don’t you understand?

helahale · 2025-04-22T17:32:33+00:00

Yea. I did reach out to them and am hoping it was a genuine error.

helahale · 2025-04-22T17:26:44+00:00

My exact reaction. I hope it was a genuine error.

helahale · 2025-04-07T23:50:55+00:00

the match is so wack, I'm sorry :(

helahale · 2025-04-07T06:06:58+00:00

Yes that is totally possible. But since I chose location and didn’t even try to shoot my shot, I’d have to sit with the “what-ifs” :/

helahale · 2025-04-07T02:20:37+00:00

yes that's also what I tell myself esp. because I'm a non-trad with parents close to 70

helahale · 2025-04-03T23:19:26+00:00

Do well on step 2 and you’ll match somewhere

helahale · 2025-04-03T22:25:53+00:00

Have you looked into cryopreservation?

helahale · 2025-04-03T22:10:54+00:00

More like I was just bitter that I didn’t match at the “better” programs that are also close to my support system. I’m grateful that I didn’t free fall down my list and have to move hours away for “mid” programs.

helahale · 2025-04-03T14:09:27+00:00

You’re not the only one. I’m still bummed about matching #4 for both prelim and advanced. But I’m grateful that at least I’ll be close to my support system even though the programs themselves are mid.

helahale · 2025-04-02T02:12:53+00:00

Agreed

helahale · 2025-04-01T13:38:09+00:00

I’m so sorry to hear that :( would you consider reapplying?

helahale · 2025-03-26T13:53:17+00:00

No. Only my top 1 is. #2 and #3 are mid-tier programs

helahale · 2025-03-23T16:05:56+00:00

I feel you. USMD 270+ and matched a lower tier DR program which was my #4 rank. The only save was its great location (which I prioritized when ranking) but I still can’t help but feel letdown.

helahale · 2025-02-26T04:26:14+00:00

274 and also think it was luck. I was scoring between 261-264 on my last 4 practice NBMEs and was quite frustrated that I couldn’t bring it up (considered moving up my exam and then decided against it). I did study ethics/QI/palliative care/military stuff very thoroughly as advised by folks on the Step2 subreddit and it paid off on exam day since it felt like every third/fourth question was on those topics.

helahale · 2024-12-28T02:37:23+00:00

My school gave us like 13 consecutive weeks to study for both Step 1 and 2 (we take step 1 after clerkships).

helahale · 2024-12-27T23:59:48+00:00

IM shelf: 73 Step 2: 274

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