Any medical or grad students out there?

Stephanie_skinny
Stephanie_skinny Posts: 106 Member
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Hi, I was just wondering if there any other medical o grad students going through what I'm going, which to sum it up is basically, debt, stress, anxiety and lots of sitting down and studying. I'm in third year.
Feel free to add me so we can encourage each other :)

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  • chaffstealth
    chaffstealth Posts: 16
    Hi there! I'm new to this site and this is my first post :) I'm a PA student currently on my clinical year. I have struggled so much with weight gain since entering the program. To put it on perspective I gained so much weight during my didactic year that I now weigh more compared when I was pregnant with my first child lol. My goal this year is to be back to my pre-pregnancy weight!
  • meggyshae
    meggyshae Posts: 357 Member
    Hi! I'm a nursing student with a 2 year old so I also have my hands full trying to juggle my daughter and getting through school! I graduate this December and have always found time to get in my work out! Feel free to add me!
  • MorgueBabe
    MorgueBabe Posts: 1,188 Member
    No i was too poor after my undergrad. Even though I did really well on the practice MCAT I never went. *cries*
  • Stephanie_skinny
    Stephanie_skinny Posts: 106 Member
    STRESS IS A KILLER!! WE CAN TOTALLY OVERCOME IT :)
  • Stephanie_skinny
    Stephanie_skinny Posts: 106 Member
    Hi there! I'm new to this site and this is my first post :) I'm a PA student currently on my clinical year. I have struggled so much with weight gain since entering the program. To put it on perspective I gained so much weight during my didactic year that I now weigh more compared when I was pregnant with my first child lol. My goal this year is to be back to my pre-pregnancy weight!



    I know I have been my heaviest in second year of medical school!!! It was horrible and now I'm trying to get back on track PA is super cool that was my other one thing I wanted to do. We can do it!!!! :D
  • Stephanie_skinny
    Stephanie_skinny Posts: 106 Member
    Hi! I'm a nursing student with a 2 year old so I also have my hands full trying to juggle my daughter and getting through school! I graduate this December and have always found time to get in my work out! Feel free to add me!

    WOW You are a true example that anything can be possible as long as we have that strong desire!!! You go girl :)
  • Stephanie_skinny
    Stephanie_skinny Posts: 106 Member
    No i was too poor after my undergrad. Even though I did really well on the practice MCAT I never went. *cries*

    Wow you were only one step away!! And I totally understand, I'm in so much debt right now it's not even funny :/
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    I'm applying to med school. I volunteer at a hospital, shadow a physician every week, do clinical research at another hospital's ER, am taking a graduate class, and am finishing up my bio degree this semester.

    Oh, and I also work full time.
  • Docmahi
    Docmahi Posts: 1,603 Member
    fourth year med student - just a few elective rotations left!

    all med/grad students (current/future) feel free to add
  • DrMan1
    DrMan1 Posts: 45 Member
    Been there done that
  • RockstarPunch
    RockstarPunch Posts: 203 Member
    yea there are alot on here, theres actually a group called college and grad students on here, check it out :)
  • DrMan1
    DrMan1 Posts: 45 Member
    Was up and down all through medical school and residency. Now trying to figure out how to get it all off, for good!!!
  • meggyshae
    meggyshae Posts: 357 Member
    Hi! I'm a nursing student with a 2 year old so I also have my hands full trying to juggle my daughter and getting through school! I graduate this December and have always found time to get in my work out! Feel free to add me!

    WOW You are a true example that anything can be possible as long as we have that strong desire!!! You go girl :)

    Thank you!!! We can do this!!!
  • spaingirl2011
    spaingirl2011 Posts: 763 Member
    PhD student in my sixth year of school! I gained almost 30 pounds in the first 4 years ... spent the last two years trying to get that off!
  • CrisAlex
    CrisAlex Posts: 236 Member
    Hi there,
    I'm a fifth year Ph.D. student and mom to a six year old girl. I also teach high school half time (every other day). I gained 20 pounds last year and haven't been very successful at getting it off. Feel free to add me - that goes for both the OP and any other med/grad student here on MFP:)
  • JessicaLElliott505
    JessicaLElliott505 Posts: 2
    Hey! I am in nursing school with a five year old and husband going to school also. Our house is crazy all the time. Trust me it's hard in our house between working, cleaning, studying, money, stress. I found that make flash cards on quizlet with all my information for school is the best thing ever. If you a ipone or any internet device qquizlet can always go with you. I take my headphones with me to the gym and just listen to my study notes. You have to take care of your self and get sleep and eat properly. I always find at least an hour a day to make it to the gym.
  • chaffstealth
    chaffstealth Posts: 16
    I know I have been my heaviest in second year of medical school!!! It was horrible and now I'm trying to get back on track PA is super cool that was my other one thing I wanted to do. We can do it!!!! :D

    YES! I blame it on stress and lack of sleep :) Glad I found MFP again to keep me in check! I just want to feel healthy and fit again.
  • veggiegirlie2
    veggiegirlie2 Posts: 26 Member
    I just got accepted into a Certified Nursing Assistant Program, when my son goes to school (he's two right now) I am going to apply for the Nursing Program. I am taking things slow, but I will get there. It's definitely going to require a lot of sacrifice, I am quitting my job so I can take the course (which I am not getting paid for) and going to have minimal income. But it will all be worth it in the long end. I am hoping that my weight loss won't take a hit. I am so close to my goal, I'd be devastated. lol.

    I wish you tons of luck =] :flowerforyou:
  • Coquette6
    Coquette6 Posts: 158 Member
    Second year vet student here. Like you said, a lot of stress, a lot of sitting.
  • dancindoc508
    dancindoc508 Posts: 41 Member
    Hey,

    I'm a fourth yr med student in NC. Feel free to add me! Fourth yr brings a different level of stress than the first three yrs. I am anxiously awaiting Match day. Remember almost EVERYONE who starts med school finishes med school!
  • kms320
    kms320 Posts: 3
    I'm a 1st year med student and actually only a day away from my last lecture of my 1st year. Needless to say, I got a lot of catching up to do this summer including some working out and hopefully getting back in shape before 2nd year. 1st year did a number on me so I hope to come into 2nd year a little more prepared for the hit my body will take!
  • DopeyDudleyDursley
    DopeyDudleyDursley Posts: 155
    Hey! Well I am finishing up my last year of graduate school for Accountancy; however, I am starting to sit for 4 examinations called the CPA. I passed the first part I took; however, I can definitely attest to the stress, anxiety that you must be going through also with medical school. Anyone feel free to add me as my diary is open and try to provide as much motivation to others as I can, while still passing my courses! :)
    - Kyle
  • cbyellow
    cbyellow Posts: 14 Member
    Hi! i'm an M3 too and know exactly what you mean!! Add me if you'd like!
  • futuremdnca
    futuremdnca Posts: 5 Member
    I'm a med student as well. Determined to lose weight even whilst studying for Boards.
  • MyOwnSunshine
    MyOwnSunshine Posts: 1,312 Member
    I'm currently enrolled in a full-time Psych DNP (Doctorate Nurse Practitioner) program, and I work full-time as a nursing supervisor in a hospital. I also have a 7-year-old daughter.

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