Final medical school state exam this Friday. I'm completely overwhelmed, lonely, and terrified of failing at the finish line.
Hi everyone,
This Friday is my final state exam in medical school. If I pass, I will finally become a doctor. It’s the absolute last step of this incredibly long and brutal journey.
The problem is, the amount of material is just massive.I am experiencing severe burnout and a terrible cognitive overload. It genuinely feels like every time I review one chapter, I forget two others. I'm terrified that I’m going to fail right at the finish line.
To make things worse, I don't really have friends or family I can reach out to or vent to. I’m doing this completely alone, and the isolation is hitting me hard right now. I guess I'm just looking for some words of encouragement, advice on how to survive these last few days, or reassurance from anyone who has been in this exact position. How did you handle the feeling of knowing "nothing" right before the big day?
Thanks for reading and good luck with exams :)