I failed out of med school after my 1st year

[Failedmedschool]

Last day, last exam of the year and I came up 1 point short....changed a right answer to wrong failed the course by one point and my medical career is over.

How will this look for the ad coms and peers? **** happens but I need to move on with my life. I can't see myself doing anything other than caring for sick people, and if that's without an MD I'm ok with that. I think I will be a better fit for nursing bc it was interacting with patients that drew me to medicine.

Does anyone else know any failed med students that went to nursing, or have any advice? I'm applying to accelerated BSNs in my state. Thank you

[excited1]

Welcome to the world of nursing!!!!! I heard its WAY more fun to be a nurse. Im starting my 3rd semester next week of my RN program and absolutely love it.

What year did you not pass? I am sorry to here about you falling short. It happens, and it can happen in nursing school too.

[Failedmedschool]

Thanks

i did my 1st year twice (withdrew for depression). Always had barely passing grades, but this 1 point failure is the straw that broke the camels back. I don't blame them I was lucky enough to get in with a relatively low gpa and mcat. All the past 7 years are over and done with and it's back to square 1

[excited1]

It sounds like your attitude is great, and more importantly I am glad to hear you aren't blaming them.

Great luck to you and I am sure if you are a truly passionate person about healthcare and people, you will do just great going forward!

My advice is to just check the accreditation of any school you are interested in. There are lots of diploma mills out there. If you were pursuing an MD, it may suit you well to become a Nurse Practitioner of some specialty that you fall in love with during school. So, proper accreditation is key for advancing into advanced practice.

Proud of you for not giving up on healthcare (or yourself). Enjoy nursing school! I am having a BLAST! 😊