Survivors' guilt -- losing classmates

[pdmt]

We just finished up a 10-week med/surg rotation. While everyone passed the clinical portion, the theory tests were the downfall for 20+ students. Among them were two of my very closest classmates.

What are your experiences in this type of situation? Do you manage to keep in touch with your former classmates? Am I the only one who feels almost "guilty" for doing well?

Any input appreciated.

p.

[rnmi2004]

I feel bad for the ones that I saw putting forth a lot of effort, but as was mentioned by other posters, I just don't have time to keep in touch. I have enough guilt knowing I can't volunteer at my kids' school like I used to, clean the house, etc. I don't need to add any more guilt onto my life!