Another story is about the difficult patients. Some residents have to deal with verbally abusive patients. For example, a resident was constantly harassed by a patient who made unfounded complaints, which added a lot of stress to the already tough residency.
One horror story is the extreme overwork. Residents are often made to work 30 - hour shifts or more. There's no time for proper rest and it affects their mental and physical health. I knew a resident who fainted during a shift because of exhaustion.
One horror story was when the interviewer was constantly checking his phone during my interview. It made me feel like I wasn't important at all. I was trying to answer his questions as best as I could, but his lack of attention really threw me off. It was so unprofessional and it made the whole experience really uncomfortable.
One horror story is when a student thought they had a great match lined up. They had great interviews and connections at a top - tier program. But on Match Day, they got a completely different and unexpected program in a very rural area far from family and with limited resources for their specialty. It was a huge shock as they had to completely readjust their future plans.
One horror story is when a candidate thought they had a great interview at a top program. They were promised a high rank by the program director during the interview. But come match day, they didn't match there at all. It turned out the director had made similar promises to many others.
Well, here's a story. A resident thought they were going to be matched with a program close to their family. However, they got matched to a place that was across the country. They had no idea how they would manage leaving their family behind, especially since they had family members relying on them for support. And the cost of relocating was also a huge burden. It was a real nightmare for them on match day.
Sure. Some students face the horror of being ghosted by programs. They apply, but never hear back from the program, not even a rejection. It leaves them in limbo, not knowing if they should keep hoping or move on.
One common element is miscommunication. Like the applicant's information not being clearly conveyed, which leads to wrong matches or no matches at all. For example, if contact details are wrong, the program can't reach the applicant properly.
Well, I heard once about a residency in Lucknow where people claimed to see strange shadows at night. They said these shadows moved in a very unnatural way. It was really spooky. No one could explain what it was. Maybe it was just their imagination playing tricks on them, but it still sent chills down their spines.
Sure. One residency success story is about Dr. Smith. He got into a highly competitive residency program in a big city hospital. He worked hard during his residency, learning from experienced doctors and taking on challenging cases. By the end of his residency, he had published several research papers related to his specialty and was offered a permanent position at the hospital.
Sure. One success story is about John. He prepared thoroughly for the residency match. He had excellent academic records, great letters of recommendation, and was actively involved in research. He ranked his preferred programs carefully. In the end, he got matched with his top choice, a very prestigious hospital residency program. His key was starting early in the preparation process and being dedicated.
One soap residency success story is about a young actor who landed a role in a long - running soap. He started as a minor character but through his dedication and great acting skills, he gradually got more screen time and important storylines. His character became very popular among the viewers, which led to him getting more opportunities in the industry.