I failed... my 2nd year of Medical School...

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My name is Emily and I am a second year medical student. I make vlogs every week to show my life in medical school and during summer upload videos about life at university, applying to medical school, budgeting, and so much more!

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[lisacerutti]

my mom failed her first year, she has now been a doctor for 20+ years... do not give up, you can do it

[marionhull]

I got 3 D’s my second year in Med School and was “invited” to repeat the year. I indeed repeated the year and passed my boards the following year while 40% of my class failed. I am now 58 and have been a physician for 31 years. Be good to yourself, don’t listen to negative people, focus on your studies, rest, eat well, you can do it!

[makeupjunkie]

My aunt failed 3 different times during her medical studies. Now she’s one of the top endocrinologists in the US We are Canadian. Don’t give up! You got this. ❤

[richardkallio]

I've never taken medical studies, but I failed several courses at university and was told by a professor that I was so stupid that I shouldn't even be in university, let alone in his course. I am now a professor myself. Never, ever give up!

[KatM]

You’re damn brave for sharing this on the internet. So many people make it seem like life is all rainbows and roses, but it’s not always, and that’s okay. So thank you for normalizing LIFE and for possibly helping others that might be going through the same thing feel less alone.

You will get through this, you have a plan.

[georgialeonidas]

I failed my second year of med school too and I’m currently a doctor. So many people around me told me not to continue and just give up, but honestly it just makes you want it more and makes you stronger. The reason I say this is to please not give up. If being a dr is really what you want to do. Continue fighting and show them 💪
Honestly, failing my second year was the best thing to happen to me. It gave me the time to improve my mental health. I just hope it does the same for you and you have all the success in your journey x

[MrsMollyify]

Emily this might sound bad but I failed almost every exam I took in medical school. I'm three months away from graduating and failing those tests has taught me resilience, it showed me how much I wanted it, it taught me humility and how to talk about my insecurities and find self worth outside of grades and academic success. It has made me a better person and I know it will make me a better doctor. Keep your head up, there is absolutely nothing you can not do. I believe in you. Much love and hugs from a fellow medical student!!

[aphinmedschool]

When I started medical school I failed after I developed kidney failure, they didn’t let me repeat the year and I was kicked out. 4 years later I’m now a second year med student and thriving! You’ve got this girl ❤️

[Bailliemariee]

You are resilient. You are going to be an amazing doctor, and nobody is going to ever care or ask about how exactly the path looked getting there. This is your own story of success. The most important thing is how you overcome these hardships, not that they happened. I am rooting for you!

[heisnelson]

You'll be fine Emily, failure isn't the end of life and failing makes one get better in not just what they failed but also other thing they wouldn't know about.

[terrylewis_]

My best friend was the smartest of us growing up, scholastically she was in all the "harder" courses. When she went into medical school it broke her, she got severe depression and anxiety, especially testing anxiety. She didn't pass her 2nd year, and switched majors. Not at all suggesting you do that, there are tons of wonderful comments with support from people who have succeeded. I only mention this to say that it is so difficult, it is so stressful and your value is not tied to your testing numbers. I wish you all of the best <3

[ClaireRooULove]

I’ve failed a really important exam in med school TWICE. Now I’m in my second year of residency and doing great. This will make you STRONGER. Keep going

[BriChristDVM]

I failed my second year of veterinary school, and I was in a depression during that time as well. I thought my life was over, and I didn’t want to tell a soul. That time off gave me time to get my mental health in order. I repeated that year, and have since graduated, passed my boards and have been a veterinarian for a little over a year. You will make it through this ❤

[hunnybunnyLP]

You didn't fail. You're improving. Look how much higher your second attempt was! That's something to be proud of. I know I couldn't do it. But the more you do it the more you'll remember and next time I have no doubt you'll pass. Take some time to breathe, regroup and get after it again when you're able. I totally believe in you! <3

[maryamhusain]

I failed my biochemistry exam 4 times, Microbiology 3 times, pathology 1 time, and preventive medicine 1 time. after that I passed all of them and graduated medical school. I look back and I can see myself not enjoying medicine but finished it anyway and I did not have the courage and the support to leave medicine and search for what I really enjoy; I started a new chapter outside medicine and I'm still searching for what brings me joy. Just know that you are capable and you can do anything, on your way make sure you are doing what you enjoy the most. Much love and God bless you.

[ihavespoken]

I've never been to Med School but I wanted to leave a comment. Everyone has failed at something or another. I failed to do my final exams in school - I was going through a rough time personally and on the spur of the moment I decided to walk out of school completely. My teachers told me I wouldn't amount to anything without my finals. But over time and with hard work I proved them wrong. I now hold a top position in a large company for the last 7 years. You can do this Emily, don't give up on yourself. Remember, there are no highs without lows.

[wiskassaquetas]

I'm sorry things didn't work out as planned! I'm a 4th year medical student, failed my first ever course this past year too. It happens. It's great you have a concrete plan tho. And everything happens for a reason, even the bad things. Wishing you all the best for the next year, and hoping your mental and physical health remain great for the whole year, as that is the most important :)

[sj]

Hey Emily, I failed at least one exam in every exam period, and had to resit my entire fourth year, I almost got kicked out. I have just finished my first two years as a junior doctor. I know exactly how you feel after putting in all that effort, and I know this won't mean much as emotions are high BUT, you will get through this inshaAllah and you will be a great doctor. This period in your life will one day be a faded memory and the saying "everything happens for a reason" will make sense. God does not burden a soul beyond that which it can bear, will pray for your success

[Jenkkimie]

I was supposed to graduate in time in 2022 originally, but in 2022 I lost both of my parents and that grief was too much for me to have the energy to continue writing my thesis. I had to take time and just allow me to process and grieve. I loved both of them so much. I almost quit. After a long time of grieving and with the support of my social networks I finally came to the conclusion that it would've been both of my parents wish to see me graduate and so I decided to finish my thesis. I graduated from ICT engineering in Juny 2023 with 4, 8/5 grades. It was quite uneventful, I did not hold any parties or anything but in the end I do not regret it.

The point of sharing this personal story of mine is to tell that it's okay to feel down and it is important to listen to your own wellbeing. It does not make you a failure, it does not make you a worse person or wrong. It makes you human, and there is nothing wrong with that. Just remember why you worked so hard all those years to get where you are now and then decide what you want to do with your life.

[rosacampos]

Hi Emily this is the first time I come across your channel. I totally understand how difficult things can be when finding out a heart breaking news after working so hard. Emily your not alone many of us have failed a good amount of times but what events like such proof is how determined and willing we are. You had a 48 and needed 50 making it 2 numbers away. You'll do it believe it. We're here 😊.