In need of some advice

Hi guys so I need some help in making a decision about something. I would ask my friends but it’s feels a bit shameful. Anyways, I’m halfway through my first year in medical school and I’m starting to think that it’s not meant for me.

It’s alway been my dream for as long as I can remember but recently, it’s been so draining and I’ve even skipped a few classes.

I’m a pretty smart person especially considering that I got accepted into med school but I just feel like it’s way too much studying than I can handle and also when I think about the fact that people’s lives will be in my hands, I feel so dreadful but yeah, I’m not sure what to do.

On one hand, I’m feeling like I should find something else and on the other hand, I feel like I would be disappointing my friends and family (and also letting the opps win) but I don’t know.

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Sleepy 09 06,2026

Well if its something you enjoy doing I would look for alternatives. For example, you dont have to be a surgeon, maybe work in radiology instead. Instead of a hospital, maybe work in a clinic. I would ask your professors about other routes that are still within the medical field to see if theres something more your speed. If after exhausting these ...... reply

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clementine muffin 09 06,2026

as a first year who's considering dropping out myself, understandable tbh. the syllabus is vast, time is so little, and it seriously is so much studying. I've been skipping way too many lectures, and my marks are so low i might be held back this year. honestly tho, no one can tell you what to do or not to do. but if you make a decision think about ...... reply

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Fuyu 09 06,2026

Honey, you really should consider about what you want more, rather than make a decision based on what would other people think. In the end, it's your life that will be affected, not theirs. You already made your decision based on your post. If you feel like it's not for you, don't force it. Atleast you realized this early in your journey. Do what...... reply

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KABDrama 09 06,2026

Your last sentence in your post says it all......you already know what to do. Screw thinking about disappointing family/friends.....your life, your long term career, ya better enjoy it or your future will suck the life from you. Think it over for YOU...simple as that. Pick something else and follow that path you decide....tons of medical career ...... reply

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Yaoi_sama 09 06,2026

It is exhausting but keep on going. Skipping classes is okay, if you feel drained take a break for a week or 2 , go home or go on a vacation. You are already halfway through 1st year. As a 3rd year student, 1st year was hell for me as it was all new. Trust me once you get past that and start ward rotations everything changes . Now I look forward t...... reply

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Ashitaka 09 06,2026

Hello there ,, buddy See now this is something that everyone who is in pursuit of something suffers from ,,, when we start a new chapter of our life we think I'll do everything in my Power to make things work out,,, or like this is my purpose in life (atleast I think like that ) In the start every thing ~feels good ,feels purpose full , u feel ever...... reply

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Ryousuke 09 06,2026

See you are just a first year student and it's in most cases hard on the freshman(and seniors trust me its hard on everyone starting) to adjust accordingly to one of the hardest courses like med school. If I talk from experience it comes ones in everyone's life and you start to question that "its not for me", "its just too much for me to do" or so...... 1 reply

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Daredevil 09 06,2026

Helloo im a dentist So straight to the point , 2 things One, if u want to leave med school now do it , cauz from experience I can say if ur not interested just don't bother doing it . Cauz med school honestly is alredy demanding and exhausting and unless ur not passionate dont . Its like ur digging urself a grave. So yeah I have seen my frnds now...... reply

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zeena_100763 09 06,2026

Hello, a last year med student here and I understand how you feel. TBH I live in acountry where you can go stright from highschool to med school and that's what I did so some of my advice my not apply to you. Now from my experience (and my freinds) the first year of med school isn't really the best representation of med school since it's a new en...... reply

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Tsuki Hyouka 09 06,2026

I don't think you should think too much about how other people would feel about that. After all, you will be the one stuck with this job for who-knows-how-long. Can you imagine yourself doing this job in a few years? Do you feel happy at the thought or not? You already know what you want. Little story time, for years I wanted to become a scientis...... reply

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