What are your insane moments of medical college?

Introduction

I'm sure your medical school experience has been different from mine, but I did have some insane moments. Here are some of my favorite times:

i found out the difference between a ureter and a urethra

The difference between a ureter and a urethra can be difficult to understand, even for medical students. I was studying for an exam when I came across this question: "The renal pelvis is part of what organ?"

I had no idea what the answer could possibly be, so I asked around and got several different answers from my friends. One said it was part of the kidney; another said it was part of the bladder; still others thought it might be related to some other organ altogether (like our stomachs or lungs).

Finally, one friend mentioned how helpful Wikipedia could be in these situations; so off I went to look up "renal pelvis" on Wikipedia--and there it was! The first line stated clearly that this term referred only to male anatomy because only males have one--and since we're talking about kidneys here (which are also unique to males), then yes indeedy: The renal pelvis must be found within their bodies!

I signed up for the wrong class.

I signed up for the wrong class.

I went to a different class than my classmates.

I had to go to another place because I signed up for the wrong one and was late for class because of that.

I tried to become a doctor over the summer and failed because I got no sleep and did nothing but study.

How do you feel about the idea of sacrificing your happiness, mental health and family life in order to become a doctor? Do you think it's worth it?

If you're thinking about going into medicine, I encourage you to consider whether or not this is truly what you want. For me personally, becoming a doctor was never my passion--it was just something that seemed like an obvious choice because my parents were doctors and everyone else was doing it too. Once I got into medical school, though, I realized how much time and effort goes into being successful at it (not only academically but also socially). The truth is there are many things that can prevent someone from becoming successful at something besides lack of effort; for example having poor study habits or poor social skills could prevent one from succeeding in college even if they work hard enough on their studies (and vice versa). It's important not only as an individual but also as society as whole not just focus on achievement while ignoring everything else in our lives such as relationships with loved ones or personal growth through hobbies/activities outside schoolwork

I'm too old to be wondering if it's a good idea to take an exam with an injured shoulder.

I'm too old to be wondering if it's a good idea to take an exam with an injured shoulder.

I've been passed out in a bathroom stall while my husband was taking his oral boards.

I've been passed out in a bathroom stall while my husband was taking his oral boards.

I've been passed out in a bathroom stall while my husband was taking his oral boards.

We all have crazy moments during medical school, but I think it's important that we talk about them because they're part of what makes our experiences so unique and memorable. I feel like there are certain things that happen only to people who go through the same thing as you--whether that be studying for weeks straight or having to take care of your sick family member when you should be studying for weeks straight (like me). These are some stories from other med students about their insane moments:

One of my classmates did something so stupid that he ended up getting kicked out of medical school—without ever actually graduating from it.

The biggest medical school moment I ever experienced was when one of my classmates did something so stupid that he ended up getting kicked out of medical school for it... Without ever actually graduating from medical school!

He was a nice guy, but not very bright and he had been struggling in his classes all along. One day he did something really stupid and got caught. He didn't mean any harm by it at all--it was just an accident--but it got him kicked out nonetheless because there were other students who saw what happened and reported him to the administration (they were jealous).

Medical college can be insane for many reasons.

Medical school can be insane for many reasons. The stress, the workload, and lack of sleep are all factors that contribute to this insanity. In addition to these factors, there is also a heavy time commitment that takes away from your sanity.

Conclusion

It's a crazy world out there, and medical school is no exception. Whether you're struggling with an exam or trying to keep up with your studies, there will always be moments where you wonder if it's all worth it. But don't worry! Just keep pushing forward and eventually things will get better... They always do!