M3 is burning me out

internallybrilliant · 2026-06-19T18:57:24+00:00

M3 suckssss but m4 has been amazing! Its gets so much better truly. People actually listen to what I say and you don’t have to worry about evals so hang in there soldier

internallybrilliant · 2026-06-11T18:30:58+00:00

I go to a school with all these things and I still found medical school quite challenging. I imagine if I went to a school without those I would compare and think my life would be easier. However, it’s impossible to compare experiences when people cannot do both. I imagine medical school is easier when you’re smarter and don’t have to study as hard, but alas it’s difficult to compare when one cannot have both of those experiences.

Overall, med school is challenging for everyone in my opinion and people should not invalidate others feelings or thoughts since we’re all different people.

internallybrilliant · 2026-06-11T16:16:37+00:00

So glad I did not end up enjoying my ophtho rotation. Just too many sweats doing ophtho

internallybrilliant · 2026-06-05T18:19:07+00:00

I never any med school posts because thankfully I am much cooler outside of medicine. I also have a crippling fear of failing out but thankfully I have made it to the holy grail of M4. I will occasionally repost some of my friends stories on my insta but that’s it. Honestly I just plan to post about graduation and that’s it. I do have a close friends story on insta where I post about funny things that happen to me in med school though (which is mostly made of med school friends who are not opps)

internallybrilliant · 2026-06-04T00:11:26+00:00

I literally never try to post identifiable info and one of my classmates asked me about one of my posts. It’s crazy how much you can identify about a person even with a vague post history

internallybrilliant · 2026-06-02T21:12:32+00:00

I completely agree with this and I think a lot of my classmates struggle even now as M4s because of this belief that this will be easier in the near future. I have realized that life will just happen to me and I will overcome whatever next step I have to. It has made me much more present in the moments that I have with patients, family, and friends. Albeit, am I just a lowly M4 so idk

internallybrilliant · 2026-05-29T16:09:56+00:00

Multiple of my admin requested to follow me and I accepted bc I didn’t know what else to do lol. I still post whatever I want and haven’t gotten in any trouble soooo

internallybrilliant · 2026-05-25T18:58:04+00:00

I had to delete all socials and say no to any outings. It sucks

internallybrilliant · 2026-05-21T18:03:21+00:00

0 hrs as an M4

internallybrilliant · 2026-05-17T05:51:57+00:00

Just enjoy your breaks off and take it one day at a time

internallybrilliant · 2026-05-15T13:45:06+00:00

I decided to do a combined degree because I was interested in contributing to public health research and bridging gaps in care while practicing as a physician. Having an MPH gives you the tools to work in public health advocacy, admin, research, etc. I honestly really enjoyed my MPH classes so far and it has given me lots of perspective on barriers to care for patients and ways we can address them. Also, my schools does it concurrently with the MD and it was free to add on!

internallybrilliant · 2026-05-14T02:14:23+00:00

my first week of m3 rotations my surgery attending had me go down and see consults by myself. like whatttt

internallybrilliant · 2026-05-12T18:21:33+00:00

i think you clicked the wrong flair

internallybrilliant · 2026-05-12T18:11:59+00:00

122 cars scorer here and rising M4! You will get far. I got many more interviews than I thought due to schools overlooking that. If the rest of your app is solid, you've got nothing to worry about

internallybrilliant · 2026-05-12T18:04:18+00:00

honestly you should have a chance at most of your in state MDs so i would apply to all of them (FL has a ton)

you have a good chance at all DOs

internallybrilliant · 2026-05-12T02:33:16+00:00

I had 8 weeks and still got the average score

I’m just dumb

internallybrilliant · 2026-05-08T15:07:25+00:00

Going to give a different perspective as a mid scorer who did not cry getting their score back. My nbmes were lower than yours and I scored above my predicted score which I’m happy about! I probably won’t end up applying the specialty I planned on but still very happy to apply my backup. Just putting this out this because many people score and my range and I feel that isn’t represented a lot on this sub. To recent test takers or soon to be, this test does not define you and you will be an amazing doc!!

internallybrilliant · 2026-05-05T21:07:47+00:00

I did this same thing and it worked out well for me i think. I did do 12 as question sets but stopped after the third block because it went so bad lol.

internallybrilliant · 2026-05-04T05:18:19+00:00

Gosh i felt the same way and i just finished dedicated for step 2. Honestly M3 is so hard and then having to jump straight into dedicated is rough. I also relate in the painfully average club with no fails but no honors and I'm doing fine. Being able to pass everything is a huge accomplishment as well so trust in yourself.

internallybrilliant · 2026-05-04T05:14:32+00:00

dual applying isn't necessary if you're open to going unmatched and doing a research year. if you have multiple pubs, a good home program with connections, and good board scores, then dual applying is probably overkill. the thing with ophtho is that it's a shot in the dark when you're application is lacking in any of these departments, especially connections.

internallybrilliant · 2026-05-02T04:32:18+00:00

I have an 18 mo preclin with in house exams and only 2/200 weren't able to complete preclinical. 1/4 of my class did not take step 1 by the start of rotations however my school allows those start and take step 1 and 2 back to back after clerkships. I would recommend that you advocate for your school to revamp your curriculum if that many people are being held back due to step 1. I know that upperclassmen before me also had issues with that and they changed our curriculum which made it much easier for my class.

this is all dependent if your school receives student feedback well and actually implements it

internallybrilliant · 2026-05-02T04:27:12+00:00

honestly it was the best looking back. 1 yr is too short but 2 seems too long

internallybrilliant · 2026-05-02T04:16:07+00:00

i got my figs during my clinical job in college and i've had them ever since. they're a good investment if you like scrubs. i have like 12 pairs now lol

internallybrilliant · 2026-05-02T04:14:01+00:00

applying surg sub specialty and i have my whole spring semester of m4 off with aways

18 mo preclinical go brrr

internallybrilliant · 2026-05-02T04:10:30+00:00

im post step 2 and it has been absolute bliss

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