Hi Sydney, I have been following for a while, since I started the MMS program at LECOM (2022 Erie). Sometimes our road is filled with obstacles that we need to overcome. LECOM denied me three times to their DO program. I am currently an MS1 at Ross in Barbados, and feel like I am where God wants me to be. Like you said, everything happens for a reason...sometimes we don't fully understand it at the time. Keep your head up, you will make a great pediatrician.
So happy for you. I went from pre-med to nursing. I plan to do CRNA afterwards because of the risk of going unmatched if I went down the med school route.
I am so confused by you... Things do happen for a reason... You get to help children and not look at nasty vaginas all day. You should be blessed. Not complaining and crying.
You are an awesome person. I am going through SOAP at the moment with emotions all over the place. Been binging on your videos and its been soothing. You are a blessing and i do pray God make your light shine brighter as days goes by. ❤ cheers sydney.
So glad I can somewhat be a shoulder for you to lean on during these times, keep your head up today. No matter what you ARE worth it. Thank you for your kind words, you are going to make an amazing doctor ❤️🙏🏼
I’m in the middle of soap rounds right now and with no offers in the first two rounds but still hoping because of the video you posted the last time.. your soap experience helped me get through this process and No matter what the outcome ,I just want to thank you . I have a feeling that it’s not going to be my season but you got yours at last minute and I’m still hoping to get one . Thanks again!❤
Dear Sydney…thank you for sharing this…I am a strong believer that things happen for a reason and I am happy to say that the reason was that one year later you are one of my pediatric residents and all the experiences that you gained made you the extraordinary resident you are!
Thank you thank you thank you for sharing this! As someone who is going through the SOAP process rn after applying obgyn this is very helpful ❤️ sending you love and joy
You are so inspiring to me, everything about you! I am a current diagnostic radiology resident, who had to re-enter the match last year alongside you, and your videos literally saved my life, because when I was going through that trial, I felt that nobody around me could understand what I was facing. But you did! You are such a compassionate, intelligent, amazing person, Dr. Shearer! I wish I had you as a friend in real life, but I want you to know how much I look up to you as a colleague in medicine and as a role model in life. Thank you for everything that you do.
Wow! Thank you so so so much for your kind words, you have no idea how much this means. So happy to hear that you are currently on the path you wanted after not matching last year… It speaks volumes to your character. Know that I am here rooting for you and all your success.❤️👏🏼
If it makes you feel any better, not putting other OB programs 1st didnt affect your chances of matching there. The way the algorithm works is if you dont get 1, it tries to match you to 2. Even if others have it 1- it checks the programs rank list and if youre higher than them, then you get the spot. So dont feel any regrets about your rankings. You're still going to be a doctor so congrats! Even though your story is very rough, and I'm hopeful i get one of my top choices next week for my match, were still in a position alot of others would kill to be in.
It is definitely heartbreaking but as time has passed, I have begun to realize that if my best self is not good enough for someone else, then I was not meant to be there in the first place.
What a lovely video! I mean, so difficult to watch, and so brave and courageous of you to go through and publish. You'll make such a great doctor! Congratulations!
Currently going to the same med school that you went to and repeating OMS-1 year. I felt the same emotions, the same grief you felt although for having to repeat my first year instead of having to go through match again. I can wholeheartedly say God knew what He was doing. I couldn’t see it at the time, but His plan is always greater than ours and always works out for our good, I’m sure one day you’ll feel that way or maybe you already do! I’ll be praying for you sis I’m so proud of you!!! ❤ There are good things in store for you!!
Been following you on IG and came here right after you posted there. So brave of you coming to us in such a vulnerable and real way. It is so hard for our young not to say immature mind to understand Gods plan, but you seemed to understand it all. It is not a give up or just acceptance, it is faith! To trust all pathways that are opened to us are opened for a reason and to be able to follow it even if it wasn't our original plan it's a matter of faith. I admire you a lot!
Thank you for being so candid and open about your journey. As someone that’s on their second attempt at pursuing medical school, it’s really nice to have authentic RU-vidrs express their trials and triumphs in such an honest manner
dont be scared!! it is an intense process but honestly having the right people around youwill get you through it when that day comes. I am here if you have ANY questions
Ok, this comment is more than one year late but I wanted to make it (Sept 2023). This is one of the most honest videos on match day/medical school I've seen. Thank you for opening yourself up to and explaining the soap process so thoroughly. I am a postbacc pre med aspiring to go into OBGYN. This whole process seems frightful. How are you doing right now? Have you matched into an OBGYN program?
hi!!! thank you so much for reaching out and I am so sorry i am just now getting back to you! how are YOU doing?? your determination for what you want to do can never be taken from you and just remember that as you continue along your journey. I just posted a new video today on updates about my life today but i am currently in pediatric residency! Please let me know if there is anything you need at all along the way, i am an open book when it comes to medical school and residency (clearly lol).
Congrats to your matching! I have two kids in DO school now. One is in LECOM at Seton Hill, PA. She likes self-learning, not lecture. So far, she is doing great. The other one is in West Coast for a 2nd year MED School. Both got Master degrees too.
Hi Sydney! I actually found your channel from researching LECOM, and found your vlog of your first few days and it was so cool to realize that was now an old video and you're now starting residency! I am currently applying to both MD and DO schools this cycle, and was wondering if you could offer any advice or perhaps even make a video about your experience at LECOM? I am applying ED to my undergrad's medical school but if I am not accepted LECOM will definitely be on my list! Thanks so much and I hope all goes well with your residency! What's meant to be will be, and you will one day be an amazing physician!
Thank you so so so much!!!! I have tons of videos on my experience at lecom so definitely check them out and I’m here if you have any more questions🙏🏼🙏🏼
This video taught me so much. I’m an entering M1 going to a DO school this fall and while I heard about matching and soaping, I didn’t know about TYs and prelim years. Thanks for teaching me something, doc. You’re going to be an amazing OB 💕
Thank you so much for sharing 🥹 I’m so glad it all worked out for you! Please don’t give up on becoming an OBGYN , your story will help so many ❤❤ I’m so glad Dom was there for you! Support system during times like these are so critical
Sydney! Your video here was inspiring!! I am a critical care nurse at a teaching hospital that has seen her fair share of students and residents come through...if it didn't require an entire chapter of a book to type out what I have to say, I'd tell you that I'd far rather have someone with your dedication and passion come through a transition year in the ICU than several of the entitled snobs I've had to interact with. I look forward to hearing more of your story and hope so much that you get OB!!!
