What are some medical school horror stories?

I've heard of a situation where a student prepared for all the typical medical - related questions, but during the interview, the panel asked only about current events in politics. The student was completely caught off - guard as they hadn't focused on that area at all, and it led to a very awkward and unsuccessful interview.

One horror story is when a student sent in all their application materials but the school's system lost their file. They had to scramble to resend everything, and in the end, they were considered late. Another is when a reference letter got completely misdirected and ended up at a different medical school, causing a big mess for the applicant. And some students have horror stories about interviews where the interviewers were extremely rude and made them feel so small that it affected their confidence for the rest of the application process.

Well, having to deal with difficult patients during clinical rotations can be a horror story. There was a student who was verbally abused by a patient just because he was a medical student. The patient didn't trust him and shouted at him in front of the whole ward.

One common horror story is the lost application. Some students have sent in their applications only to find out later that the school never received it due to postal issues or glitches in the online submission system. Another is the late letter of recommendation. A recommender might forget or delay sending it, which can seriously harm the applicant's chances. Also, some students have had their applications rejected because of minor clerical errors like a misspelled name on a form.

One horror story is the extreme lack of sleep. Students have to study long hours for exams and practicals. There was a time when a student fainted during an important practical because of exhaustion from staying up all night studying the procedures. It was really scary as the whole class was in shock and the professors had to quickly attend to the student.

One example is a student who graduated with over $300,000 in debt. He had to work multiple jobs just to make the minimum payments and still struggled to afford basic living expenses. It put a huge strain on his mental and physical health.

There was a medical school story where a student had to do a very difficult surgery simulation. He was extremely nervous but his mentor was really supportive. During the simulation, he made a small mistake at first, but instead of getting discouraged, he learned from it and in the end, he managed to complete the simulation successfully. This taught him the importance of perseverance in medical training.

There was a case where in a group project in medical school, one member wanted all the credit. They spread false rumors about the other group members, saying they were not contributing, which almost led to the others being penalized and the project being ruined. This kind of sabotage is really unfair and unethical in the medical school environment. Medical students should support each other instead of doing such things.

Some women have reported feeling completely alone and unsupported during the process of medical abortion. Medical staff might not provide enough information or emotional support. For instance, a woman may be given the pills and sent home without clear instructions on what to expect. When she starts to experience side effects like nausea, vomiting, and cramping, she has no one to turn to for advice or reassurance. This lack of support can make the whole experience seem like a nightmare.

A family had a baby. They were insured, but the insurance company kept denying various claims related to the birth. So, they ended up with a huge medical bill that they couldn't afford. The hospital then started sending collection agencies after them, causing a great deal of stress for the new parents.