[volepip1]

Good Evening Everyone!

I came to introduce myself. I'm 22, in a 7 year medical program. I received my white coat last fall ( whoop whoop!) and am excited to complete the last two years...Nonetheless, I have had MANY ups and downs and knowing that I would truly feel like I pass out on so many of my dreams for something that I'm not sure I truly love or not has been haunting me for a while. I wanted to ask if there's anyone who has been through medical school and know of those ups and down moments...Currently, I'm on a leave of absence for personal reasons but will be going back in January. I would really appreciate a personal mentor especially since I know its not easy being a black female stating im not sure if this is the career for me. I also wanted some advice about joining an organization and what that commitment would truly entail. Every commitment I have ever made, I have given my all to. Nonetheless, I've been told by members of the organization that joining should not be something on my mind right now since the program is so demanding and I've been having trouble with it many times. This, however, does not amend my feelings or desire to feel part of a community that works tirelessly for the community and to benefit and improve the life of others as well as their members. I've always believed in the idea of giving back to the community especially since it was instilled in me as a kid when I grew up in a program that made a commitment to me just as much as I made a commitment to them. I have grown from being part of that community since I was young and now, I'm hoping to find a person who'd be kind enough to make time to teach and help me grow as I will try to give back as much as I can as well.....I know this sounds like alot but I figured I should try =) Thank you to all those for reading.