I can’t get over where I matched
I genuinely feel like match day was one of the worst days of my life. It’s been a few days and I feel like time froze. The worst part about this is having a decent number of interviews. I’m not upset about missing my top 3…during the whole season I told myself I’d be happy to match anywhere except here but I need it as backup just in case. Opening the email was horrific and that moment keeps replaying in my head
I had some nice programs on my rank list only to end up at the bottom of my ROL in a known malignant hospital in NYC. Besides the anger, frustration, and sadness….I’m just a little scared. I’m willing to do the work but its just so many different emotions to process right now. I don’t even know where to begin and how to move forward
Any words of encouragement or advice would really be appreciated. I know I’m not the only one in this situation so whoever is going through it, I’m sorry
EDIT: thank you guys for the words, it seems like a lot of us have had a similar experience. Wherever we go, we’ll do our best and make the most of it. And to those who didn’t match, firstly I’m really sorry. I hope you guys make it next go around, you’re all capable. However, understand that my problems don’t take away from yours and vice versa. Some of us who matched are getting sent away from families, got into rough programs, are under a mountain of debt but not being paid as much, etc. There are a lot of factors that can make you think and stress you out. We can talk about both and realize it’s okay to feel how we’re feeling