Applications make me sick…
“The deadline for application for PGY-II (Post-Graduate Year) beginning July 2007 is September 15, 2005.” September 15th. As in two weeks. I’ve got no personal statement, no letters, a skeleton of an application (I think I’ve got the equivalent of the ribs completed).
I’m so screwed.
This day has been one joy after another. The neurology dept. managed to mess up my schedule once again, in which I freaked out because as it stood, I would be spending two weeks shadowing a nurse around–number 1, I’m way beyond just shadowing. Give me some patients of my own! Number 2,a nurse ain’t going to be able to write that stellar letter of recommendation that I need so badly. I actually went and confronted them about it–no tears (yay!), but they’ve (sortof) fixed my schedule. I’ll be doing child neuro for the next two weeks, and then the last two weeks in the neuro critical care unit (basically an ICU for neuro issues) with an attending.
I did get most of the day off and have spent it looking at various programs that I may want to badger into accepting me–and then finding out that many of the programs have deadlines in two weeks. Ugh, ugh, ugh. Honestly, any more of these “setbacks” and “challenges” and I’m taking it for a sign and just dropping neuro. I’ll be very happy just doing internal medicine, thank you very much–and *they* seem very happy to help me out too.
I did get to see Chris for a few hours and commiserate. The poor boy is probably even busier than I. He’s actually taking the year off to do an Public Health Master’s as well as an MBA. Last week, he started both programs and was finishing a rotation in ER (that’s why you didn’t get to meet him, Donna!) and has more papers and reading and tests than we ever had to do in medical school–and that’s saying something. I don’t envy him. Well, except for his wonderful resume that he gets out of all of it. Between my schedule and his, the next time we see each other will probably be November–just in time for me to fly for the few interviews that I get.
Having Donna (donnazita) here this past weekend was awesome. We had such a lovely time, with great food, great conversation, great sightseeing. She’s even gotten me excited about the new Goblet of Fire movie, which I thought was an impossibility! I got to show her many of my favorite haunts–she was properly impressed by the wonderfulness that is our new City Library–seriously, folks, you should all come out and visit me just to see the incredible place. There were definitely a few places that we didn’t get it, which means that she must come back soon! It made me sad to think that I might be leaving this place in just a few months. I really love my city–it’s warm, friendly, and feels like home. But there’s a good part of me that feels like I need to get away. I’ve been here for college and now med school. The dating atmosphere leaves a lot lacking *snort* and I’d love to meet new people, be in a new environment. We’ll see. I guess I should just concentrate on getting that appy completed, eh?
Would anybody out there be willing to read my two personal statements this weekend? I just need lots of people looking over them, making sure there aren’t grammar errors and that all of the ideas flow well together. Believe me, it won’t be heavy on medical-ese; in fact one of them will have part that you’ve already read before from one of my journal entries. Pretty, pretty please?
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Glad they fixed your schedule. And you still amaze me, by the way.
I would offer to read over your personal statements. I’m not not big on the grammar of the sppeeling. :p You wouldn’t want me anywhere near them.
I sure don’t amaze me. If I had any kinds of smarts, I’d have gotten out of this a long time ago. No, that’s not true. I love what I do, I just wish I didn’t have to hop through so many hoops.
How ’bout I recruit you just to read over and make sure the ideas are sound and flow well? No grammar, just basic sense stuff. And you are welcome to be completely honest and tell me that it’s crap and to start over again. I’d just appreciate having lots of eyes examining it.
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Well, if you think I can be any help at all, then I’d be happy to read it. 🙂
cannelbrae@verizon.net
I know this is like months after you agreed, but would you mind reading over my statement? I’ve sent it to you by email already *blush* but if you can’t or have no interest, believe me it’s not a problem. 🙂
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*HUGS*
You know I’ll read it through for you!
I’m glad you’ve caught up on the GoF-excitement, because I’m all a-squee about it. 😉
Fabulous! I’m hoping to have a working copy by late Saturday/early Sunday. I’ll let you know and send it on.
*HUGS back* The movies have disappointed me pretty severely in the past, so I’ve been hesitant. But the previews look fantastic and I’m definitely starting to get squee-y.
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That’d be fine!
The previous movies have not been great, but I still liked (if not loved) them. My HP-movie love and HP-book love are two totally different things – just like it is with LotR. I enjoy them on totally different levels. And we both know how I feel about Dan, so I really don’t need a reason to go all fangirly. 😉
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Good luck with the application!
I’m happy to volunteer for reading duty – I’m pretty picky about grammar and suchlike.
Thank you!
Yeah, I’ve caught onto your Grammar Nazi tendencies. I will definitely appreciate your help. I’ll send it to you as soon as it’s finished.
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Cool – my email address is claidheamhmor@gmail.com. 🙂
It’s been months, but I’ve finally gotten it completed. I’ve sent it to you by email. If you can’t, won’t, don’t have time, etc, believe me, I understand. I do appreciate you initially volunteering. 🙂
*hugs*
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Got it! I’ll go through it today – I’m glad to help!
Thanks!
I edited it some more this evening, mostly word choice and some sentence restructuring. That version can be downloaded here:
http://s32.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=03A1LHKUV1Q4V1NH1J09906BWI
It still is awkward in places but I think it’s better. Still without the final sentence/paragraph though. *sigh*
I really, really, really appreciate this.