u/OutlandishnessNo1855

I am off-cycle because I took extra time to study for level 1. I have 1 month of FM left and I need to sit for comsae for my school a week after my rotation. I’m not the best test taker. My comat range from 103-94. I tend to avg around 96. Have been avoiding taking a comsae to see where I am currently. I’m worried that I am going to need to push back my exam. This will screw up my audition rotation because I want a letter of recommendation early on. How do I balance studying for FM and boards. I need a 450 in order to sit for level 2. My actual exam date is sept 4th.

I tried ice-skating once and it was a disaster. Since I overpronate, I couldn’t keep the skates straight. I was just using a rental ice skate from a local park. I am wondering if I’m able to get some insoles and custom skates, if it would be possible for me to skate. As well as somebody that can give me lessons. Do you guys think it would be possible to learn? All advice are welcomed

I am a medical student living off of student loans. I have one particular family member who does not care about whether or not I’m a student and is always asking for money. I have given her multiple times but I have been trying to say no a lot more. The last time I only gave because it was medical emergency. What annoys me is my mother who makes comments like if I was working I could cover the payment for something this family member’s son broke. What prompted this post is she asked for money again. I have family members that ask for money sometimes but this particular family member doesn’t understand no. What worries me is I’m graduating in a year and should be making little money. How do I make her understand that I won’t be just be handing her money. She would often tell me not to tell my parents because she knows she shouldn’t be asking. She told me something ridiculous like me a student should support in her restarting her business. Give me advice because I have a very hard time saying no to people.

This is not to shit on PAs. They are very much needed in healthcare. However am I the only that feels like this. I am finishing up my 3rd year and I can’t possibly imagine treating patients on my own without some kind of guidance. I feel like there so much to learn. I barely feel ready for residency. Am I crazy or am I just a dumb 3rd year? It just insane to me. Idk it’s just a thought that came to mind.