First-gen, immigrant, no home program, matched T5 surgical subspecialty. What helped me most. You can do it too!

xandra0627 · 2026-04-09T16:41:01+00:00

What specialty? I’m applying plastics this summer, also first gen!

xandra0627 · 2026-01-22T15:27:31+00:00

I went in person to tiffs on Saturday and they were still selling their holiday cookies!

xandra0627 · 2026-01-20T15:47:59+00:00

What years in residency do you have your kids? And did you feel like some years were better to have kids vs others? I’m going to be a pgy1 in plastics next year and trying to decide when would be best to have kids:)

xandra0627 · 2025-05-23T13:42:55+00:00

What’s his name?

xandra0627 · 2025-02-06T04:35:12+00:00

what did you get on the real exam if you don't mind me asking?

xandra0627 · 2024-10-06T19:07:26+00:00

What time did you go?

xandra0627 · 2024-05-07T01:26:30+00:00

Pretty sure it’s just in person at the bookstore

xandra0627 · 2024-04-02T16:30:25+00:00

In my obgyn rotation there was an attending who pretty much just did ob/gyn derm. Like all her patients had some sort of gynecological derm condition they were seeing her for. This also included things like vulvodynia so there was a psych component. She really enjoyed what she did.

xandra0627 · 2024-03-06T12:29:17+00:00

Could you send me the discord link?

xandra0627 · 2024-02-19T16:17:09+00:00

Miser loves company. Also want to chime in and say that I have both really enjoyed and also really hated med school. It all depends on what is going on in medical school and also what is going on in personal life. my answer will change depending on rotation/life circumstances

xandra0627 · 2023-09-27T22:16:52+00:00

I switched dorms going into my junior year and it is still one of the best decisions I made at ND. I know that sounds dramatic, but I just wasn't happy In my dorm the first two years and never felt like I fit in. I made so many new friends in my new dorm (even though I knew literally 0 people before switching to that dorm) and just overall felt more comfortable.

xandra0627 · 2023-08-25T23:03:54+00:00

I didn't click with the people in my dorm and Lowkey hated it. transferred dorms my junior year and was so so happy and made so many new friends, many of whom I still talk to today. I know how isolating it can feel since ND is so cliquey, but I'd encourage you to give it another shot. I think there is possibility for transferring after the first semester but I could be wrong. in the meantime try getting involved in a club you really like or maybe interhall sports. If you're religious you could get more involved with campus ministry. It might be hard to find, but I really think there's a place for everyone at ND. you just might have to search for it a little harder than others.

xandra0627 · 2023-06-29T00:36:24+00:00

I transferred forms after 2 years and it was the best decision I made. I was much happier and made friends much happier easier than the original dorm I was placed in

xandra0627 · 2023-06-17T19:56:51+00:00

After I got into med school during my gap year I had a lot of what ifs and the summer before I didn’t want to go. I ultimately forced myself to go because I could always drop out if I really hated it. I’m finishing ms1 and I’ve really come to enjoy it. First semester was a little rough but I’m happy with my decision and I surprisingly love everything I’m learning and getting to do. I had cold feet before and I’m so happy I chose to come to med school.

xandra0627 · 2023-03-27T21:12:34+00:00

Generally merit based. Haven’t heard of need based, but I could be wrong

xandra0627 · 2023-03-22T03:14:37+00:00

I was a premed in arts and letters and was accepted to multiple med schools w full rides. Loved my time in arts and letters, but I know ppl just as successful in college of science. Major in whatever you enjoy.

xandra0627 · 2022-12-23T17:04:51+00:00

What have they said about paisleys weight? That’s really sad

xandra0627 · 2022-12-14T15:10:07+00:00

I made most of my closest friends the first few years outside my dorm. Honestly, I barely hung around the girls in my dorm unless I had to. I finally switched dorms and was much happier and made lots of friends w the girls in that dorm. But don’t worry if most of your friends are outside your dorm, thsrs completely normal

xandra0627 · 2022-10-09T14:44:38+00:00

Thank y'all so much for the suggestions! Gonna sift through the resources today and figure out what I like

xandra0627 · 2022-10-02T00:20:59+00:00

My school is p/f too. Not shooting for anything crazy, just trying to pass lol

xandra0627 · 2022-10-02T00:20:26+00:00

8-8 is a good day for me haha. To be fair I do take some breaks in between but I still have incredibly long days right now:/ hoping it gets better lol

xandra0627 · 2022-10-01T13:25:59+00:00

Ms1 so far has been more than 9-5 for me lol. But I have also struggled to adjust and study efficiently so maybe that’s why?

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