Okay so Im about to enter my second year of college. I am a health sciences major with hopes of going to medical school.
I entered college as a sophomore due to IB credits. I am a volunteer at the local hospital (I’ve been one for 3 years) and I am currently in the process of trying to get more clinical experience as well as shadowing opportunities. Now, here is where my problem comes in. I stupidly thought that I could manage my Human Anatomy course in 6 weeks for summer A- roughly 2 weeks ago i finished and lets just say it did not end well. All in All I did not get the grade I wished for and now I am in a full out panic mode because this isn’t like a math class that although important isn’t AS important as human anatomy. HELLO you plan to be a doctor- I would hope my doctor knows what goes on in the body. Now I know that I can do well in this class. I do plan to take it again, but I am distressed because I am afraid that because of wanting to get so ahead I just squashed my chances of getting into medical school. I know I have what it takes to become a physician but I can’t help but feel so disappointed in myself. This has never happened to me before, and I feel just so hopeless right now. I need some advice, because I have to go to medical school. I know we all need back up plans because the Med School Dream doesn’t happen for everyone but I’ve gone through so much in my life to get to where I am now, that …its devastating to think that I may not even have a chance now. Any advice to offer?
Anatomy isn’t a required pre-req for med school (well, except for OSU) so a C or even an F in anatomy isn’t a deal-breaker as far as med admissions is concerned. A poor grade will hurt your GPA, but aside from that hit, there aren’t any other major negative consequences.
You don’t need to re-take anatomy (except for the sake your pride maybe) unless you failed the class and it’s a graduation requirement for your degree.
Now if you’re devastated by a poor grade and “feel hopeless”–get a grip!!! You didn’t receive a cancer diagnosis; you didn’t lose a limb, or become a paraplegic. No one died. Get over yourself and get back to work.
Med schools adcomms are looking for mature, resilient individuals-- two qualities (which based upon this post) you seem to be lacking.
And for a Plan B–everyone needs one, including you. Make sure you have one.
Maybe I don’t have the qualities to make it to Med School I agree. I am acting very immature and I thank you for pointing that out. Thank you for taking time out of your day to answer to my drama I appreciate it. Makes me realize that I still have a lot to learn about life and that being dramatic and coming on to a site to complain does not help me whatsoever. I just have to get it together and move on. You’re right it wasn’t a cancer diagnosis. I have other things to think about