So the day has finally arrived. Tomorrow is the first day I start residency inshallah. I am soooo nervous and I cannot believe I am entering this next phase of my life Subhanallah. I hear that residency is 1000x worse than medical school and that intern year is soul-sucking 😩😩😩. I definitely do not feel ready at all for the challenges and obstacles I will face but I am excited for the learning and the growth inshallah.
Besides, I am doing a three-year program. Even though medical school was so rough and hard, that journey ended and I still remember my first day like it was yesterday. And if I count my pre-med years, that is 8+ years in the making. So inshallah whatever I face, that too shall pass by His will 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾.
I am just hoping to be kind to myself and accept all the help I can get. I also hope my program and the community there are better than I expected and that I create ever-lasting memories. And most importantly, I hope and pray I can be the physician that I and my future patients always dreamed of 🥺♥️🙏🏾.
I am excited to write about residency and for all of you readers to start this journey with me as well. Praying for Allah (swt) to help me through these uncharted waters. Please keep me all in your prayers I would truly appreciate that! Also keep the people of Palestine, Congo, and Sudan in your prayers, may Allah (swt) grant them their freedom, Ameen 🤲🏾🤲🏾🤲🏾!
Oumou Fofana
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Hi Oumou,
You may not know me, but I stumbled across your blog when I was just starting medical school. Now, as I prepare for my third year, I wanted to reach out and express my deep gratitude. Your blog has been a guiding light for me during some of the toughest moments of my journey. Your courage and dedication have inspired me more than words can say. I am incredibly proud of you and all that you have achieved!
As you embark on this new chapter, I wish you nothing but the best. May your path be filled with continued success, fulfillment, and joy.
xoxo,
D.
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D,
Thank you so much for your beautiful comment it literally made me sob my eyes out. I am so grateful for people like you who took the time to read about my medical school journey and use it as inspiration for your own journey. Praying that 3rd year and beyond go extremely well I am proud of you for you for getting to this point. May God continue to bless you on your journey. Thank you again 🥹❤️🙏🏾
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