Thread: Be proud, you are in Med School!!!

I have been reading up on a few blogs, posts, etc. regarding the pros and cons of island med schools and the life and trials entailed in the endeavor. I felt it my duty to post something positive about my dreams, and the dreams of many others, that did make it to med school, and are glad to do so.

I am an older student, as I will be 29 when classes begin in January. And, because of this, it is my duty to bestow some wisdom upon those beginning a graduate program for the first time and/or tough times that lay ahead - not to mention the stress we all will endure in a few months.

I came from rural Easter Kentucky, grew up raising tobacco and such, and was fortunate enough to move to Florida in High school. I was a Varsity Track athlete at Florida State, trained for the Olympics, earned a ** and MS while there, worked for the President of the United States, worked for two Gubernatorial and one Presidential campaign, went back to school, got into med school, and am now working at the FL Secretary of State's office (and that is the short version). My point is this: work hard and you get what you want.

I am happy to be in med school and I always remember that all of my friends, family, and acquantances are proud of me and my accomplishments. I will not let them down and I will not let myself fail.

My advice is to be proud of what you have done, as becoming a medical student is not easy and you have accomplished what only a few thousand people do in the entire world every year. You are more ambitious and have been given the opportunity to do something special with your life; something that ultimately saves lives and makes our world a better place. Don't listen to humbugs or grouchos that want to discourage your desire to succeed. I will always help anyone that wants to succeed or needs advice on how to do so. To say the least, my political background and experience in the "real world" is irreplaceable and serves me well. I merely wish to help anyone I can. If you want to hear about bad situations, that actually matter (not whiny "oh Ross didn't help me" or "My clinicals are terrible") then give me a shout.

Originally Posted by jbowpsp

I have been reading up on a few blogs, posts, etc. regarding the pros and cons of island med schools and the life and trials entailed in the endeavor. I felt it my duty to post something positive about my dreams, and the dreams of many others, that did make it to med school, and are glad to do so.

I am an older student, as I will be 29 when classes begin in January. And, because of this, it is my duty to bestow some wisdom upon those beginning a graduate program for the first time and/or tough times that lay ahead - not to mention the stress we all will endure in a few months.

I came from rural Easter Kentucky, grew up raising tobacco and such, and was fortunate enough to move to Florida in High school. I was a Varsity Track athlete at Florida State, trained for the Olympics, earned a ** and MS while there, worked for the President of the United States, worked for two Gubernatorial and one Presidential campaign, went back to school, got into med school, and am now working at the FL Secretary of State's office (and that is the short version). My point is this: work hard and you get what you want.

I am happy to be in med school and I always remember that all of my friends, family, and acquantances are proud of me and my accomplishments. I will not let them down and I will not let myself fail.

My advice is to be proud of what you have done, as becoming a medical student is not easy and you have accomplished what only a few thousand people do in the entire world every year. You are more ambitious and have been given the opportunity to do something special with your life; something that ultimately saves lives and makes our world a better place. Don't listen to humbugs or grouchos that want to discourage your desire to succeed. I will always help anyone that wants to succeed or needs advice on how to do so. To say the least, my political background and experience in the "real world" is irreplaceable and serves me well. I merely wish to help anyone I can. If you want to hear about bad situations, that actually matter (not whiny "oh Ross didn't help me" or "My clinicals are terrible") then give me a shout.

100% agreed. I am so proud of getting the chance to show what I can do!!!!!

Congrats jbowpsp!
And about the age thing - you for sure won't be the oldest in the Jan '09 crew.
We might have to kick back in our wheelchairs and reminisce about the good ol' days of college sports.

Life is not a straight road from Point A to Point B - it is a composite of all the unique stones, twists, turns, ups and downs, that you can engineer in-between.

I am glad to hear I am not the oldest, cause it is odd going back for round #3! I took a few undergrad classes last year to finish up the pre-meds left out from back in 98-02, and WOW - I felt like I was a mentor to all the kids in the classroom. I can't believe I was that naive and inexperienced back then.

I am actually bringing a NKOTB tape with me, so we can listen to it on our boom box while watching Billy *** Cyrus dance on CMT and drinkning Zimas with Jolly Ranchers in them for flavor. LOL

Why won't my post say the middle name ?

Originally Posted by jbowpsp

I am glad to hear I am not the oldest, cause it is odd going back for round #3! I took a few undergrad classes last year to finish up the pre-meds left out from back in 98-02, and WOW - I felt like I was a mentor to all the kids in the classroom. I can't believe I was that naive and inexperienced back then.

I am actually bringing a NKOTB tape with me, so we can listen to it on our boom box while watching Billy *** Cyrus dance on CMT and drinkning Zimas with Jolly Ranchers in them for flavor. LOL

You lost me at Zima.

nevermind................

Originally Posted by rossmdhopeful

Lol.. for an "older student" the OP is naive and bordering on silly. You need to control your enthusiasm a little. You're not about to enter Harvard med here. I'm surpirsed with your credentials you were'nt able to attend a US med school. MCAT must have sucked huh? well anyway, I'm glad you're so happy to be here, but get back to me in a year or two, when your pathetic little bubble has been burst and the harsh realities of going to a carribean med school is evident. goodluck, you'll need it. Actually, get back to me when you see the 60s on your mini 1 grade report. then tell me how lucky you are.

ouch.. and im not even a ross student.

Originally Posted by rossmdhopeful

Lol.. for an "older student" the OP is naive and bordering on silly. You need to control your enthusiasm a little. You're not about to enter Harvard med here. I'm surpirsed with your credentials you were'nt able to attend a US med school. MCAT must have sucked huh? well anyway, I'm glad you're so happy to be here, but get back to me in a year or two, when your pathetic little bubble has been burst and the harsh realities of going to a carribean med school is evident. goodluck, you'll need it. Actually, get back to me when you see the 60s on your mini 1 grade report. then tell me how lucky you are.

how did u do on the comp?

I knew that was going to happen in this thread and I even guessed who would do it correctly!