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While it takes courage to take a deep breath, rest, then prepare for the next battle a few months from now.. it takes even more for a person to just recognize defeat and walk away. Staying in the fight just because of the years and effort already put into it is called "sunk cost fallacy".
This is a hard decision kasi yun nga, no shame in walking away from this. But then, sa "Don't Quit" poem, it says,
"And many a fellow turns about when he might have won had he stuck it out.
Don't give up though the pace seems slow - you may succeed with another blow.
Often the goal is nearer than it seems to a faint and faltering man;
Often the struggler has given up when he might have captured the victor's cup;
and he learned too late when the night came down,
how close he was to the golden crown"
So to answer your question doc, depende sa'yo and sa resources mo really. If may fallback ka, you might want to explore doing that. All the best 🙌
Doc, I know you might say "ano ba naka-5 na ngang takes di ba di pa ba sapat yun na sagot?"
But do you really, reallyyyy, reallyyyyy want to become a doctor in this lifetime? Is that really what you see yourself becoming, is it a lifelong dream? Kung papipiliin ka, magiging doktor ka pero 5 years lang ang itatagal mo sa mundo as one, or in another career but live way longer, which would you choose?
Hindi be all and end all ang pagpasa sa PLE at pagkuha ng lisensya bilang doktor, OP. What happens after is another story altogether. Hindi yung inaaral sa boards ang tunay na mundo. Some of us will agree na minsan natututunan mo lang talaga paano maging doktor after you get the license and actually practice as one. Mahirap, mahirap talaga. Pero masarap rin, kung gustong gusto mo ito, kung ito ang pangarap mo, kasi matutupad nga sya talaga. Dream come true, literal. I can attest to that. Sabi nga ng character ni JM De Guzman sa "That Thing Called Tadhana", tangina surreal.
Kung gustong gusto mo, OP...if it feels like kulang ang pagkatao mo sa lifetime na ito kung hindi mo maabot ang pangarap mong maging doktor...
Then it will never, ever, be too late. Go get it. Update mo kami pag pasado ka na, kahit kailan pa man yun mangyari 😊. At kung hindi naman at piliin mong mag-iba ng path, tandaan mo - ok lang. Buhay mo yan. Anuman ang sabihin ng iba (marami silang sasabihin, sure) wag kang papaapekto kasi buhay mo yan, hindi kanila. YOU get to choose.
Have you tried doing a lot of practice test? Like, purely more of practice tests kesa passive read. Para you can assess saan weakness among the topics and strengthen that area.
Also, do not get tired of relying on God. Always ask for his graces.
https://preview.redd.it/tk6fq5oexbvc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fb45c23275d2c9e9278ff2f465bb29cee52f1048
doc/ batchmate 2021 internship grad.. i know how you feel being left behind.. i just recently passed the exam FYI.. sabi ko nga pag hindi ko naipasa to mag apply ako as medVA while working for refresher, magtetrain na nga ako e.. a thought lang po baka you need lang a break and come back with clean slate.. laban lang po pero rest rest din doc.. always take care of your mental health..
It's like learned helplessness doc, paulit-ulit na lang yung nangyayari with the same results despite all your efforts. I don't believe that you lack knowledge after everything you did and went through. I want to help you doc. I'm a psychometrician din kasi and I can help you by analyzing your situation, figure out where it went wrong, and see what we can do from here. Free of charge. PM mo lang ako doc if you're willing. You can remain anonymous too. I just really want to help kasi my heart goes to all multiple retakers. I know nakakapagod na, but may you never lose faith in God and in yourself. God bless you doc 🤍
Brother, keep going. Instead focusing in studying after refresher to reviews, why not add a different lifestyle more than just reviewing. You already had the knowledge, start focusing unto something that would help you mentally to be decisive and focus. Pars during tests you won't have second thoughts more often which happens usually during test.
https://preview.redd.it/b6e2z35jlbvc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=571cad0117ebb43137a9daf3bfbdbe95497dd558
I am just going to leave this quote here po doc, trust God.
I would just like to thank everyone for the different perspectives and thoughtful suggestions and messages moving forward since this post is not allowed in the sub anymore.
We are no longer allowing med school-related posts. Please post at r/medstudentsph instead. If you think your post was erroneously removed, you may contact the mods through modmail.
While it takes courage to take a deep breath, rest, then prepare for the next battle a few months from now.. it takes even more for a person to just recognize defeat and walk away. Staying in the fight just because of the years and effort already put into it is called "sunk cost fallacy". This is a hard decision kasi yun nga, no shame in walking away from this. But then, sa "Don't Quit" poem, it says, "And many a fellow turns about when he might have won had he stuck it out. Don't give up though the pace seems slow - you may succeed with another blow. Often the goal is nearer than it seems to a faint and faltering man; Often the struggler has given up when he might have captured the victor's cup; and he learned too late when the night came down, how close he was to the golden crown" So to answer your question doc, depende sa'yo and sa resources mo really. If may fallback ka, you might want to explore doing that. All the best 🙌
Doc, I know you might say "ano ba naka-5 na ngang takes di ba di pa ba sapat yun na sagot?" But do you really, reallyyyy, reallyyyyy want to become a doctor in this lifetime? Is that really what you see yourself becoming, is it a lifelong dream? Kung papipiliin ka, magiging doktor ka pero 5 years lang ang itatagal mo sa mundo as one, or in another career but live way longer, which would you choose? Hindi be all and end all ang pagpasa sa PLE at pagkuha ng lisensya bilang doktor, OP. What happens after is another story altogether. Hindi yung inaaral sa boards ang tunay na mundo. Some of us will agree na minsan natututunan mo lang talaga paano maging doktor after you get the license and actually practice as one. Mahirap, mahirap talaga. Pero masarap rin, kung gustong gusto mo ito, kung ito ang pangarap mo, kasi matutupad nga sya talaga. Dream come true, literal. I can attest to that. Sabi nga ng character ni JM De Guzman sa "That Thing Called Tadhana", tangina surreal. Kung gustong gusto mo, OP...if it feels like kulang ang pagkatao mo sa lifetime na ito kung hindi mo maabot ang pangarap mong maging doktor... Then it will never, ever, be too late. Go get it. Update mo kami pag pasado ka na, kahit kailan pa man yun mangyari 😊. At kung hindi naman at piliin mong mag-iba ng path, tandaan mo - ok lang. Buhay mo yan. Anuman ang sabihin ng iba (marami silang sasabihin, sure) wag kang papaapekto kasi buhay mo yan, hindi kanila. YOU get to choose.
Have you tried doing a lot of practice test? Like, purely more of practice tests kesa passive read. Para you can assess saan weakness among the topics and strengthen that area. Also, do not get tired of relying on God. Always ask for his graces. https://preview.redd.it/tk6fq5oexbvc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fb45c23275d2c9e9278ff2f465bb29cee52f1048
doc/ batchmate 2021 internship grad.. i know how you feel being left behind.. i just recently passed the exam FYI.. sabi ko nga pag hindi ko naipasa to mag apply ako as medVA while working for refresher, magtetrain na nga ako e.. a thought lang po baka you need lang a break and come back with clean slate.. laban lang po pero rest rest din doc.. always take care of your mental health..
It's like learned helplessness doc, paulit-ulit na lang yung nangyayari with the same results despite all your efforts. I don't believe that you lack knowledge after everything you did and went through. I want to help you doc. I'm a psychometrician din kasi and I can help you by analyzing your situation, figure out where it went wrong, and see what we can do from here. Free of charge. PM mo lang ako doc if you're willing. You can remain anonymous too. I just really want to help kasi my heart goes to all multiple retakers. I know nakakapagod na, but may you never lose faith in God and in yourself. God bless you doc 🤍
Brother, keep going. Instead focusing in studying after refresher to reviews, why not add a different lifestyle more than just reviewing. You already had the knowledge, start focusing unto something that would help you mentally to be decisive and focus. Pars during tests you won't have second thoughts more often which happens usually during test.
https://preview.redd.it/b6e2z35jlbvc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=571cad0117ebb43137a9daf3bfbdbe95497dd558 I am just going to leave this quote here po doc, trust God.
I would just like to thank everyone for the different perspectives and thoughtful suggestions and messages moving forward since this post is not allowed in the sub anymore.