crazy medical school stories

In my medical school, there was a legend about a midnight study session in the old library. A student claimed to have seen a ghostly figure. Supposedly, it was the spirit of a former dean who was still wandering the halls, making sure students were studying hard. Of course, it was probably just the lack of sleep and the creepy old building playing tricks on the mind.

One that stands out is when a medical student fainted during their first autopsy. They were so unprepared for the smell and sight that they just passed out right there. It was quite a scene, and the professors had to quickly attend to the student while also trying to use it as a teaching moment for the others about the importance of mental preparation.

Another aspect of stress is the long hours. Medical school demands a lot of time spent in classes, labs, and studying. A former medical student shared that she hardly had any time for herself. She was always either in class or studying in the library. This lack of personal time and constant fatigue contributed to her high stress levels. She often felt burned out but had to keep going because of the importance of her studies.

Clinical rotations in medical school can also be very stressful for doctors. They are suddenly thrust into real - life medical situations where they have to make decisions under the supervision of senior doctors. There are real patients relying on them. I once heard from a medical student that during his first rotation in the emergency room, he was so nervous when dealing with a critical patient. He was worried about making mistakes that could harm the patient, and this stress stayed with him throughout his rotation.

Yes. I know a guy who had a low GPA in undergrad but got into medical school. He was really involved in community health initiatives. He set up free health clinics in low - income areas and his work was recognized. His passion for helping the community and the practical experience he gained from these initiatives made up for his low GPA.

A memorable crazy school story was when a teacher accidentally wore mismatched shoes to school. One was a sneaker and the other a dress shoe. The students noticed it right away and couldn't stop giggling. It became a running joke for weeks.

One crazy school story is when a group of students organized a flash mob dance in the middle of the cafeteria during lunch. It was completely unplanned and just for fun. Everyone was so surprised and soon joined in or cheered them on.

One wtf school story I heard was about a teacher who accidentally set off the fire alarm while demonstrating a science experiment. The whole school had to evacuate and it turned out to be a huge mess.

There was this time in a catholic school when a group of students decided to put on a play about the saints, but they accidentally mixed up the costumes and ended up with a very comical and confusing performance. The teachers were initially shocked but then couldn't help but laugh at the innocent mix - up. It became a story that was told for years in that school.

Some students with low GPAs managed to get into medical school by having exceptional extracurricular activities. For example, volunteering in medical missions abroad for an extended period shows dedication and real - world medical experience. Also, strong letters of recommendation from well - respected medical professionals can make a difference. If a doctor who has worked closely with the student vouches for their potential, it can carry weight. Another aspect could be a high MCAT score which can offset a lower GPA to some extent.