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BAThis is incredibly vulnerable for me to share, but I thought I would share it anyways because I know so many medical students are nervous as match week approaches. Everyone shares their videos about matching into their number 1 program, but I rarely come across the videos of people with different reactions, and I think it’s important to remember that match day isn’t easy for everyone. Last year l matched into psychiatry at an amazing program, but it wasn’t my number 1 program. In that moment, I was completely heartbroken, and the life I had envisioned for myself shattered. My match day result meant l would be moving across the country soon to be thousands of miles away from most of my family and friends. I was devastated. What I didn’t realize then is that this program is exactly what I needed. Even the location has turned out to be a blessing, funny enough. I still get emotional watching this video back, because I feel bad for the girl who thought she wasn’t good enough for her number 1 program. She was more than good enough, and I’ll stand 10 toes down on that. My advice for everyone that’s nervous for match week is to just enjoy these last few moments of pure oblivion before your life completely changes. And if you don’t get the result you want on Friday, I urge you to take the time you need to grieve. But don’t let it take this accomplishment from you, because yes, matching in and of itself is a huge accomplishment, no matter where you go. And I promise that wherever you do end up, if you make the most of it, you will have no regrets.
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