I’m glad you posted Joe’s Rule of Tears because I have never seen it before. Anyway, your timing is perfect because last night I was lying in bed thinking about once I’m accepted into medical school and attend the white coat ceremony, how proud my husband and children would be. Before I knew it, the tears were flowing like a river. Heck, I’m crying right now.
I have a long road ahead of me before I can apply but I’ll never forget the day (January 4, 2001 to be exact), I met with my premed advisor (whom I had not met before) and he encouraged me to follow my heart and never give up. I don’t believe I have ever cried so much in front of a stranger. At that moment, I knew for sure I wanted to be a doctor.