REJECTED from Medical School - What Next? [Reapplicant Guide]

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Good luck to all the reapplicants! If you'd like to sign up for my weekly newsletter, here it is: medschoolinsiders.com/newsletter

[@carter5007]

Med School Insiders 8:07 when you* are ready was spelled different on the words. Just a typo. Thanks for the content though. Good work

[@azeem9793]

Med School Insiders Hi Dr.Jibaal I’m a Canadian Applicant. Do you have any information on Canadian medical schools? Or the chances of Canadian applicants getting accepted to medical schools in the states?

[@KarlhaReadsBooks]

I was rejected multiple times, from multiple Medical Schools, after 6 years trying, i get accepted in my fav medical school (my parents' alma mater), now im in 2nd year, and enjoying every step, no matter how difficult or easy it can be

[@عبداللهالمناصره-د9ن]

Karlha Contreras So proud of u!

[@simplyyjhez]

Tell us ur story in a video :) pleas

[@lifelover6168]

You gave me hope ❤

[@lifelover6168]

I am 22 now . I study in college of applied studies and community services but i'm not even 1% interested in what im studying . i always dreamt about being a doctor , hopefully one day i will be one💔

[@naisa9705]

@@lifelover6168 me too. 😭😭

[@HumansOfVR]

good luck to everyone trying to get accepted!

[@DRCHRISTINANGUYEN_US]

Getting rejection is painful at so many levels, and a lot of times we take it very personally. However, falling down only makes you stand up stronger the next time! Keep on pushing! Keep on trying everyone!

[@delrey8191]

I was rejected this year , i felt like its the end of the world to me , i was so so sad and depressed , it one of the hardest moments in life when u feel like its over , after 2 months, i decided not to give up on my dream , because all what i ever wanted is to be a doctor , now i will re apply for next year , hopefully I’d be lucky ❤️ and goodluck to anyone who will apply for 2020 P.S : sorry for my English 😊

[@gamer67678]

hope u make it !!

[@pl7548]

Same here! We can do this!!! :)

[@SeunSpeaks]

DEL REY you got this!

[@daniedeklerk1914]

Good luck bro👍🏻

[@DRCHRISTINANGUYEN_US]

Good luck! It's not the end of the world! Keep working hard!

[@DrAdnan]

I know people who were rejected previously who are doing really well in medical school. Getting rejected is just a small road bump.

[@momijithelesbianleftie6578]

The reason I know your videos are very often good advice is, because it often hurts

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Truth is #1, feelings are #4

[@dylanphilpott4096]

Honestly my grades aren't as good as I would like but I'm going into semester 2 of sophomore year. I have time to fix it. Any data I can gather to have a backup plan is helpful, you guys need to keep doing this. Love the channel

[@NinaR1738]

Dylan Philpott I think if you’re at a 3.0 or higher you’re still salvageable to get a 3.5 or higher

[@dylanphilpott4096]

@@NinaR1738 I have a 3.24 but I had some mental health and family issues my first year that screwed up some of my classes (not to mention my gen chem II prof missed a lot of time). Working on possibly taking them online this summer to improve the grade

[@yummyinmytummy1278]

Any updates?

[@ephackett]

Where the heck was this video last year. Well, at least I don’t need it this year!

[@SeunSpeaks]

I totally agree with this. Failure is a part of growth and makes your journey and story worthwhile. I applied this cycle and got into a decent amount of MD schools despite my low gpa (science 3.19). I decided not to do a postbac and applied with the grades I had. I made every other part of my application strong. I made sure to have a smart list of schools and applied to 35 schools. RIP to my credit card 🥴😭😢 Everyone who’s reapplying, you got this!

[@lorenavalenzuela13]

Seun Speaks that’s amazing!

[@victoriadiaz856]

Congrats! Would you mind sharing which schools you applied to?

[@SeunSpeaks]

Victoria Diaz yea, DM me on IG :@theprettypremed_

[@victoriadiaz856]

@@SeunSpeaks Thanks girl! I'll be messaging you soon.

[@kavyasundar7240]

@@SeunSpeaks I know this is late but did you apply to DO or MD or both?

[@free-palestine000]

Not even a med student but I love watching your videos. I’m doing engineering and ur advice is still relevant

[@carlosxchavez]

Never give up on your dreams. I was rejected my first time and managed to get in this second round. If a dream is worth having and worth believing in, never stop pursuing it.

[@byrne12341]

I feel like being a reapplicant can be a positive if you let the admissions dept know it shows your commitment to your goal and your willingness to keep working at something even after you get rejected. I got rejected last year, but just got accepted this year :) I focused on meaningful pt care experiences that I had gained and how I matured and grew in my year out of under grad.

[@lucasdavison3272]

My man, can we get a video on focusing during lecture? Failing to focus during lecture is probably my worst habit I’m trying to break 😫

[@411foryou]

Keep applying if this is truly your dream. I eventually got in.

[@minizahra]

Wish I had this video when I got rejected in the last dental school cycle lol! Luckily I just got into dental school this cycle, the past year was full of a lot of doubt and sadness but you just have to keep pushing forward. Good luck everyone applying to professional schools this cycle! :)

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Congrats :)

[@minizahra]

@@MedSchoolInsiders thank you!!

[@user-lu6yg3vk9z]

Nice, now how will you handle yourself when Dentists get replaced it machines?

[@minizahra]

Filmon Tewolde real question is, how will patients handle machines doing dental work for them

[@densestlemon6241]

Great vid as always! One thing that worries me about my chances a bit is the fact I don’t really have a narrative. I’m only in my second year of undergrad, and so far I’ve done very well grade wise, and I have an above average amount of shadowing and volunteering, but I don’t feel like there’s anything that engaging or interesting about my path so far. My goal is to be a military physician because I’ve grown up in a military community, but I have no real military experience outside of shadowing with a military physician and volunteering at a VA clinic. Hopefully my story will start to fill out soon, because right now I definitely do feel like a “checklist” applicant unfortunately.

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Everyone can create a narrative! And you’ll love our video on military physicians coming out Feb 8th :)

[@densestlemon6241]

Med School Insiders oh cool! Definitely looking forward to that one then

[@redietmillion5047]

Another great video and honest too. I hope you make a video on application to residency programs.

[@poky888nuju]

Getting feedback from the schools is rather difficult. I was able to get feedback from one school, but it felt like pulling teeth

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Yup usually not easy, but often times important things don’t come easy

[@MelvinMansoor]

I applied to dental school 3 years in a row. I applied to 86 schools over those 3 years. I spent $27k+ on these applications. Out of all 3 years, I’ve gotten 1/86 schools that gave me an interview, and I got accepted to that program. Yeah it sucks that I spent so much money and time, but that 1 interview and 1 acceptance out of 86, makes it all worth it.

[@seokjinnieeee]

Hello, i was a top student in my school, an all rounder so i thought highly of me and kept doing some of my extra curricular activities and studied twice as hard than others. My results came 4 days ago and I'm on the fence. i will or will not make it. I can't wait to see whether I'll be accepted to one because then I'll miss my 2nd chance which will come on August. I was so depressed i thought I'm going to apply for another degree but i realised that this happenes to a lot and I'm more than capable and i love to learn medicine so I'm going to keep working and it's only another 7 months! I will not give up in my dreams. The reason i didn't make it because i was stupid not to stop my extra work ( hopefully they'll help me go through life at least) so i will make it! I will become a surgeon. I can do it! I will do it!

[@bookbook7373]

I don't know if you can but can you possibly make a series about Nurses: the college process, how to become one, different types of nurses, advise, etc. Or possibly make a video about being stuck between wanting to become a nurse or a doctor, I want to be with the patient but I also when to do surgeries, decide treatment, etc . Thank you and I really appreciate your videos.

[@charmsz566]

6:36 um... who is the lady wearing the itty bitty dress in the OR??? 🤔🧐🤔🧐

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

😂 probably why she was rejected

[@obadaaljabali4950]

I understand this is a medical school and medical doctor channel, but could you also make at least one physician assistant video regarding tips and what to expect in pa school. I would really appreciate. Thank you.

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Maybe MD vs PA in the future :)

[@lyricscentral3413]

can you make a video discussing the similarities and differences between physicians and nurse practitioners? Also a video about dual degrees, such as MD/PhD, MD/JD, MD/MBA, MD/MPH, MD/MPA, MD/MPP, etc.

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

I’m definitely making a video on MD vs midlevels

[@njidekaike8356]

Hope I don't need this video... Edit:first...

[@cr3284]

This was a great video! Really enjoyed it!

[@salemthesomali3421]

Idea for another video: Talk about the difference between a Candian med school and a US med school - USMLE and MCCQE

[@easymedicinebytmd8247]

If Medicine is your dream: Go for it with all you got! You can do it and it is so worth it!

[@blakebjunot8549]

You should do a video over your top 5 favorite and what you found to be most helpful or enlightening books!

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Great idea. Probably better suited for my other channel

[@rutavalanciute8578]

I can just imagine how it is hard to get a place in USA. But I really know that in Europe there are a lot of universities which are accepting people, who are willing to be a doctors. Of course, it is not free for students not from that country because the whole programme is in English. Honestly, I think that if a person is motivated to achieve something, he or she could find all kind of opportunities to do that what they want.

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

The tricky thing about going to med school internationally is that coming back to the states for residency becomes much more challenging

[@rutavalanciute8578]

It is everywhere actually. But there are some medstudies programs in Poland, which are preparing people for these specific exams . But yeah, students are saying that this process is not easy. In Europe it is also not easy. But if a person is having a dream and target in his or her life, then, they are always finding ways to reach it. So before doing something they should find trustful information which is important and then act. Well, I think it would be logical. I wish you all good luck !!!

[@mosses3029]

@@MedSchoolInsiders how so?

[@jellyjelly.]

Idk if I should try getting a job in the medical field... On one hand, I love science and have aspired to become a doctor for years. On the other hand, I know that the road to becoming a doctor is both risky and expensive, and I no longer have any connections to people working in admissions for the medical field

[@maraisfan4life517]

If you truly love something, you will do anything for it.

[@jellyjelly.]

@@maraisfan4life517 two years later and now I'm going into engineering 😂

[@gamer67678]

HEY YOU !!! YEAH YOU.... REMEMBER IT AINT THE END OF YA LIFE AND REMEMBER YOU DONT NEED A DEGREE TO GET RICH !!

[@martintsanov4341]

If your aim is to get rich, don't go to medical school in the US.

[@martintsanov4341]

@Rajeev Vij I study in Germany where the health care is free. People here won't die because the insurance company will not cover certain expenses.

[@simplyyjhez]

martin tsanov medicine in any country, not just US

[@gamer67678]

@@simplyyjhez couldnt agree more ...my dad is payinf frickkin 100k loan for my med and that puts me well under pressure

[@kaylazethelyn3239]

Just curious, for those who are waiting to reapply to med school, what other jobs can you work to support yourself financially?

[@mustang8206]

Food/retail industry

[@ayecarumba4928]

So we have 1. a shortage of doctors 2. High loans after graduation. 3. Oncall 24/7 4. Chances of contracting STDs 5. Chances of getting attack by people. And you still need to pass an interview?? Who make up these nonsense? If I don't want to become a doctor I won't apply plain and simple.

[@flynnscriven5010]

Apply when your are ready. Bruhhh. 1:02

[@amirkadir8427]

I was wondering if anyone else caught that.

[@MCMMADDOGXCV]

Where’s the “so you want to be a neurosurgeon” man!? Been waiting for ages!

[@Multiverse_is_real]

It wiil come in 2020 . He replied this thing to me in the previous video

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Takes a while to create these videos. Probably have it up in a few weeks

[@MCMMADDOGXCV]

Med School Insiders great! Keep up the good work. You deliver some high quality content.

[@MCMMADDOGXCV]

Abir Chowdhury ok I see

[@samuelsmithmed214]

I'm taking an extra year because I was almost forced to with my GPA and MCAT situation, so I would say I do regret having to take an extra year. No matter the number of different jobs and activities I do to fill the time, it pales in comparison to the thought of being in medical school. Was I ready last year? Yes. Was I ready the year before that? I would still probably say yes. But due to those limiting factors (GPA and MCAT), and the timing of the application cycle, I have to wait to start this next fall.

[@snxwy4966]

Thx I’m applying for high school medical school in a couple of days I hope I get accepted

[@TheMieraEra]

This is for me :,)

[@tashibalampkin8555]

Thank you for the video. I'm a sophomore and my grades are not where they should be. I have time to get them up, but just in case I dont make the cut the first time....... Your girl needs a back up plan.

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Get your grades up. No “if they don’t.” If you follow the advice on this channel, you should be getting A’s

[@lovrokovacic726]

Do an emergency medicine video

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

It’s coming

[@jamesgreer8035]

Can you please do more videos on obstetrics and gynecology

[@MW-wh9ly]

Any advice for non-traditional students who have many gap years working in a different field? I was going to focus on the diversity and life experience I would bring as a student which could be beneficial to the school and my classmates. I have lived an unique life throughout my 20s living in Alaska and Hawaii traveling to Iceland etc. Lol

[@ell2149]

And boom. That's me. The only thing is that I can't re apply. So I'm studying sth else without even knowing wut the hell I'm doing here. Feel helpless, hopeless, no motivation, keep having bad grades (not that bad but soso~) since then. What a wonderful educational French system!

[@iamiraxi]

Hii, can I ask? Why can't you re apply?

[@maraisfan4life517]

@@iamiraxi probably money or other personal reasons

[@bon.is.studying1187]

but i cant reapply anymore ;) i get to see my friends get to medschool but not me

[@rajveerjassal5286]

Thx

[@jackwang3006]

3:57 So these are supposedly intended to gauge your future potential competence as physician or healthcare professional. However, I’m not entirely convinced that “gender identity”, “ethnicity”, “race” or “sexual orientation” are by any means inherently valuable attributes that act as relevant proxies to indicate suitability in the field. Why is an applicant inherently more or less suitable simply because they are black, or gay, or white, or transgender or whatever variable that should be completely irrelevant in regards to assessing your value as a healthcare professional. Is that not inherently racist to enforce diversity where it is inappropriate and any inherent value is not only negligible, but substantially outweighed by the opportunity cost of turning down an applicant who exemplifies the other qualities more relevant to the field?

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

I agree, and I think enforcing certain quotas for diversity reasons is actually harmful in the bigger picture.

[@jackwang3006]

Most affirmative action or holistic application review methods tend favor applicants who are female, non-white and non-asian. My understanding or the rationale behind this is that there are two predominant issues this attempts to address. One is to mitigate socioeconomic inequality based on the premise that minority ethnic groups (namely African Americans) are statistically more prone to being in poverty, thus an affirmative action regime offers a higher likelihood of success for these particular populations. The other goal of these methods is to forcibly introduce greater diversity into the field of medicine, or just academics in general. If we assume that the goal of the industry is to provide the highest possible quality of health care to its patients whilst consequently generating income for those who choose to pursue a career in medicine, I believe that any justifiable reasoning behind this method has escaped my attention thus far. First of all, enforcing ethnic diversity is inherently racist as it cuts out other individuals who are more qualified. Barring that social factor, we also run into the problem of extrapolating statistics to individuals and thus ignoring the fact that statistics apply to populations NOT individuals. Secondly, with the previous goal I've mentioned in mind enforcing ethnic diversity has no measurable positive on patient care with the exception of a few recent studies indicating marginal benefits. Unfortunately, the findings of those studies have been over-extrapolated and preached as gospel acting as a form of rationalization for these programmes. I'd argue that its highly unlikely diversity will offer a net benefit if we compare two healthcare professionals: One being accepted predominantly due to characteristics that are more applicable to medicine (health care experience, academic performance/understanding of medicine), the other one was accepted more so on the basis as a "filler" to meet an arbitrary diversity quota. In most cases, it'd be highly probable that the first practitioner is going to offer much better care regardless even if they are less ethnically related to their patient than the second practitioner simply because the first practitioner will undoubtedly have a deeper understanding of treatment options and more experience in adjusting to the nuances of each scenario in the treatment of illnesses. This is just on the basis of ethnicity, if we extend this understanding to something even more ridiculously unrelated like sexual orientation it becomes even more absurd. If I had a brain tumor, the last thing I would care about is specifically looking for a neurosurgeon who was gay or transgender or straight. The only thing I would be caring about at that stage is to find the most capable surgeon who will offer the most affordable health care and will provide the highest probability of success both during the surgery and during post-operative care so that I don't die from said brain tumor. The romantic interests of my surgeon matter about as much as what colour of socks he is wearing, him wearing pink socks is neither going to increase nor decrease my chance of surviving a brain tumor.

[@Musikantenknochen1]

Can you please make a guide for gen surg applicant as non-us img? If you can have someone as non-us img that has done it would be great also!!!

[@abdulhakim9162]

i kinda accidentally fucked up my application cuz i left some thing written and forgot to delete, and now the uni rejected to give the offer lol. dat on me tho

[@lifelover6168]

In saudi arabia,public medical college only accept applicants who have grauated in the same year or the year before . i had graduated from high school sìnce 3 years and the only choice that i have right now is to apply in private medical school which is too expensive .I tried to give up on my dream but i just couldn't and i always thought there is a way to reach to my dream and im still looking for an answer .

[@jimdandy8996]

Many of the applicants who beat you out may have been reapplicants. Think about it.

[@jmarais]

I want to be a physician but I'm really bad at science/ biology. I'm so afraid to take a risk and fail. I'm deciding wheter to take Accountancy or Biology then go to med school. Please help me :((

[@maraisfan4life517]

You won’t be bad at something your whole life. You will improve.

[@simplyyjhez]

Why are DO schools not good options for surgical subspecialties?

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Check out my MD vs DO videos :)

[@lastobazonona3560]

Hello. I have question. It's not related to the video though, I wish you could answer. Can a Resident doctor have a part time job like teaching? Thanks

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

No

[@makisekurisu8594]

Time to be a nurse or lab technician?

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Lol

[@thischannelhasmoved8086]

👍

[@Shameless_Papist]

How many medial schools should you apply to?

[@richardouellette4041]

Depends on the individual applicant. The average is 15 or 16, but the average for California applicants is closer to 20. This is because California schools tend to be extra competitive. These numbers can decrease with a stellar application, or increase with a below average one

[@coreyjacq]

Way less are accepted where I live... (less than 10% of applicants are accepted in my province)

[@factsauce]

Where ?

[@coreyjacq]

Ontario Canada

[@litithtwinkle5757]

You don't know my condition In India 1.5M students gave medical entrance exam per year But the total seats are 30000 Only 2% students get medical colleges

[@fabiancalderon6729]

Bruh

[@maysammirzakhalili4862]

Rejecting from a medical school means that school has not any intention for education at its first place. Specially if you are in countries that education is a buisness for them like UK, iran, ... .

[@factsauce]

In can be that but still in my country even if you're rich you still need to endure long hour, low pay, stressful and countless hour of studying so in my opinion even if you're rich it's not a guarantee you will be accepted

[@maysammirzakhalili4862]

@@factsauce Dear lady, you are right and one of the reason that studying has combined with stress is business purposes . The system needs its dominents to work under stress with the lowest income and highest out come more over education is about blocking your wisdom and humanity rights and demand.

[@indrajeetpatel4785]

Bro how you make your animation in video

[@Rainbowofthefallen]

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