This process really sucks, and the last thing I want to deal with right now is more waiting, more uncertainty, more anxiety about whats to come or not to come. I just want to share one thing with you guys that has helped me through it.

Later this year when we’re in our first year of medical school, things are going to be tough. It’s going to feel great to finally be where we’ve been trying to be for so many years of our lives, for that uncertainty of actually getting in to finally resolve. It’s going to be hard though. And once we get through that door the next set of uncertainties, of challenges, of things to get through to finally actually become a doctor, or match into our dream specialties, or get enough research, good letters, preparing for boards, etc. it doesn’t end.

What I’m trying to say is that this time of our lives, the waiting, the stress, it’s annoying, but it’s a time where we’ve done all we can and the ball is in the schools’ court. Spend your time being in the moment, enjoying the fact that right now you don’t have academic obligations (those of us who’ve graduated). Enjoying the fact that right now there’s no more racing to complete or do something to include in our app, or secondaries, or whatever. Enjoy the moment, enjoying this little break we get before things get super real. It’s gonna be the last time we get that for a while, and you’re not gonna be happy when you look back and realize you spent all that time in stress and anxiety just waiting for the days to go by to get an answer.

This process sucks. Yes, it’s unfair. We dedicate years to spend almost an entire year of the cycle in complete uncertainty. People ask us if we heard anything. So many people unfamiliar with the process asking for updates or if you’re “in med school yet”. I get it. It sucks. But let’s enjoy being alive for a while.

For me, faith really helps. I’ve felt that throughout this time I’ve become closer to God. Whatever happens, happens for a reason. And I trust His plan. That brings me peace, personally.

Anyways. It’s all going to be okay guys. I’m glad we have this community to feel like we can relate to each other. We’re all going to make it; promise.