I love medicine!!

Pre-Med & Medical School Multiple Degree Programs
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<p>When I got emailed acceptances for the RPI and Union programs, there were two thoughts slamming head-on through my mind:</p>

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<li>HOLY ****TAKE MUFFINS I’ve been accepted, and</li>
<li>I’m going to be a doctor.</li>
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<p>Those were the two best feelings I ever had. (my parents would know best since I was dancing around the room for 10 minutes)</p>

<p>Even now, I still can’t grasp the fact that I’ve overcome the application process.
The thought of the difficulty of medical school, residencies, board certifications, the s***storm called US healthcare, and even deteriorating patient-doctor relationships won’t be able to stop me from practicing medicine. Or loving it.</p>

<p>So make fun of the optimistic guy, the medicine-lover, and try to bring us down. Nothing will stop him from expressing his feelings for medicine.</p>

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<p>Do enjoy and revel in your successes!!! Remember to bring this enthusiasm to your patients later on.</p>

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<p>Congrats CF! You deserve to enjoy every bit of this successful momentous time.
This is a culmination of one journey and a beginning of another.
Kudos for achieving this milestone!</p>

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<p>CF that was basically my reaction too :slight_smile: btw, did anyone catch the NOVA documentary (Doctors’ Diaries)? It follows 7 Harvard Med Students from the 80s, very eye-opening and interesting. Thoughts? Yeah, it’s a long process, and keeping optimistic/enjoying the ride is one of the best ways to get through it.</p>

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<p>Medical school and the practice of medicine in general is a very difficult field.Hard work, and discipline is what is needed to get through the training whether it be the med school or the residency/fellowship programs.It is a calling that requires many personal sacrifices there is no doubt about it.
But the field provides immense satisfaction. Money is important up to a certain extend but once you reach a certain level of financial security…to continue enjoying your job you have to love it.Passion counts.
Congrats to all who got in the combined program.One hurdle is out of your way…</p>