Medical School

It really depends on what the other learning disability is, S.. Everybody is different. I knew a guy who had severe Dyslexia, but he was still able to complete his bachelor's degree in the regular time period due to tutors who read everything he was supposed to read to him or on tapes for him to listen to later. Some people tape their lectures and play them back. Some classes at SMU are video taped for use as well. Sometimes taking just 2 or 3 classes at a time is best to keep the GPA up, and since you have small children, that might work better for you and your family. You can ram rod getting an education through a family, but the damage is impossible to correct afterwards. Kids need their mom and/or dad to be focused on their needs when they are home - not studying most of their waking hours (like medical students usually have to). Even after school, there is the residency, which is grueling with little or no pay at best. If you can really afford to go to medical school, I would suggest that you get a nanny to help with home duties, so that the time you do have without school is totally focused on filling the kids' needs and yours. You will feel rotten if you start missing those recitals and parent nights too much. Those things said, I worked 45 hours a week and attended college 16 hours a week for 2 years to complete my degree when my kids were 0 and 3 years old. I not only do not have any learning disabilities, but have a very high IQ. I would never have been able to manage this had I not had a supportive and helpful spouse at the time and my parents filling in when the two of us were exhausted. I am sure that you can do whatever you set your mind to, I am just suggesting that taking your time may keep you and your kids saner during the process. The counselor in college should have people for you to get with for your special needs in education. These days, most learning disabilities are known, and colleges (like public schools) are helping the students to be more successful (verbal tests instead of written, etc.). The best of luck to you!

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Are you studying to become a physician (M.D.)? Your message says M.A. Is this a typo?

Anyhow, have you discussed this with your family physician. Also, you may want to discuss this with your counselors at the school or if you are in medical school, with the dean of student affairs. They should be able to make accomodations for taking tests if needed.

I always studied best in the school library next to the windows or outside. There's no TV, no phone, no pantry with snacks in it, no laundry, etc. With a 12 month old it would be difficult to do the library but you could go outside. Put your little one in a play pen with some toys and you can sit for awhile and study that way.

I would also study for 30-45 minutes then I would stop and let my mind wander, or get up and walk around for about 10 minutes, then start the process again.

Good luck!

Hello.

I am graduating from UTSW med school. They have lots of tutoring as well as psych. support. ask around at the dean's office for the tutoring advice. ask the student health for advice about psych support.

best of luck!

I do a lot of work for ADD-ADHD Centers in Dallas. They are looking for some part time help I believe and if you wish to call for some advice I would suggest maybe calling Dr. harvey Davisson and tell him your a friend of V. H.. email me if you would like to do this.