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Main Forums => Living With HIV => Topic started by: max123 on March 25, 2010, 11:04:42 am
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hi guys & gals,
well...just got some really great news: i got accepted to med school.
i've been a p.a. for years and had made the decision to make a forward career move just about this time last year. the application process began in june 09 and ended october 09. being a procrastinator of sorts, i had figured no problem...i had all summer to work on the apps & submit them in time. then in late july, my world stopped short by the hiv bomb: a positive orasure result. i was wb confirmed hiv poz by mid-august. i was scared, alone and didn't know what i was going to do..you all know the deal. the thing that i learned from so many of you, my case worker and my therapist was that i was going to be okay. ultimately, i pulled myself up by the jockstrap, got those apps completed, interviewed last month and here i am.
i must admit, it's a weird paradox... i first have to first check ryan white & adap availability in a new state, before i can accept the offer. does anyone know the best way to find that out?
anyway, i wanted to say thanks to all of you for bravely sharing your stories and providing me with the inspiration to carry on. in turn, i hope that mine will help do the same for someone else.
blessings.
max
edited to include: whoops, posted in the wrong section...seeking ann's help asap lol
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what state is it in?
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hi hell,
alabama
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Congrats, Max.
You can get a feel for the income criteria with ADAP on a state-by-state basis from this link:
http://www.statehealthfacts.org/comparemaptable.jsp?cat=11&ind=543
However, obviously it states it's only current through June, 2008 so you'll need to also go to the Dept. of Health (or that's what most states have handle these programs) of whatever state you are relocating to.
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hi hell,
alabama
::shudder::
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Yeah call them and be certain, I could swear Alabama did say it had a waiting list you should definitely fill your prescription in your current state right before you make the move. If you do think you may run out of meds come on here and see if anyone has some spare. You could also potentially get an ASO to maybe help you out with a one month prescription just to get you by. What part of Alabama are you moving to?
PS: We should move this thread to Living With.
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thanks ms. p
::shudder::
lol...i know, it's gonna take some getting used to but wtf, it's only 4 years ;)
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Hi Max . If you need resource information Birmingham Aids outreach or BAO is a good place to start . They were helpful when I first moved to Birmingham .... and congratulations .
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Yeah call them and be certain, I could swear Alabama did say it had a waiting list you should definitely fill your prescription in your current state right before you make the move. If you do think you may run out of meds come on here and see if anyone has some spare. You could also potentially get an ASO to maybe help you out with a one month prescription just to get you by. What part of Alabama are you moving to?
PS: We should move this thread to Living With.
i'm not on meds yet, but given that the track is four years, i want to get a feel for what their benefits are like in the event that i need to get on meds before graduation. i'd rather not go into this blindly and then have a problem later on. i'm going to check with my local aso case manager...she may have some info.
i realized that i should've posted in living with right after hitting the post button...i sent ann a pm requesting help already ;)
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Hi Max . If you need resource information Birmingham Aids outreach or BAO is a good place to start . They were helpful when I first moved to Birmingham .... and congratulations .
thanks jg...i will definitely contact them
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Congrats Max -
Are you going to be an ID Doc? Discounts available for poz.com members? Just kidding
Congratulations again - your success at getting accepted is an inspiration.
Phil
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Congrats Max -
Are you going to be an ID Doc? Discounts available for poz.com members? Just kidding
Congratulations again - your success at getting accepted is an inspiration.
Phil
thanks phil. lol...well, my passion has been internal med & now with my own current issue, i.d. is definitely a distinct possibility. time will tell...
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Congraulations Max -- seizing the day with a flourish!
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Congraulations Max -- seizing the day with a flourish!
thank you assurb. yes sir, am trying to stay on top of all of this :o
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Congratulations, Max. Great that you pressing on and getting on with your life.
Keep us posted on how it's going.
Cheers.
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Congratulations, Max. Great that you pressing on and getting on with your life.
Keep us posted on how it's going.
Cheers.
thank you, andy. i've truly learned here on a.m. that a poz diagnosis doesn't mean that fulfilling one's life dreams has to stop. keep doing what you guys do...you're all awesome.
max
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Max congratulations!!!!!
keep on pressing on!
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Congrats. This is a good example showing that life goes on after an HIV diagnosis. Let this be a nice lesson to those who freak out and/or stop pursuing their goals.
Good luck. Make us proud, future doc.
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Congrats. This is a good example showing that life goes on after an HIV diagnosis. Let this be a nice lesson to those who freak out and/or stop pursuing their goals.
Good luck. Make us proud, future doc.
So what you're saying is I shouldn't stop pursuing my goal of sleeping with every attractive man in America just becauseI'm poz?
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So what you're saying is I shouldn't stop pursuing my goal of sleeping with every attractive man in America just becauseI'm poz?
Trey - had you ever really stopped? ::)
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Trey - had you ever really stopped? ::)
Nothing will get between me and my endgame...NOTHING!
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So what you're saying is I shouldn't stop pursuing my goal of sleeping with every attractive man in America just becauseI'm poz?
like that would stop you, little slut. You're probably coming back with a vengeance.
Oh, and Max... I meant to say that as well: be sure to sleep with with whatever hot doctors you meet out there, Grey's Anatomy style.
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lmao...you dudes are too funny. oh, & as a true top man, it's agreed...i'm all about a tight endgame ;)
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lmao...you dudes are too funny. oh, & as a true top man, it's agreed...i'm all about a tight endgame ;)
a true top man and future doctor..... u have this bottom smiling from ear to ear ;)
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lmao...you dudes are too funny. oh, & as a true top man, it's agreed...i'm all about a tight endgame ;)
Did I mention I live in Alabama . ;)
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as a true top man, it's agreed...i'm all about a tight endgame ;)
Maybe you can be the next Dr. Gallant. You know that some of these queens in here will showing up at your practice on a daily basis.
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Congrats! That is great news!
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Maybe you can be the next Dr. Gallant. You know that some of these queens in here will showing up at your practice on a daily basis.
He wouldn't really even need to actually treat people. He could just answer questions and charge by the minute on-line.
I do the same thing on Skype as a psychiatrist with the name Dr. Gardenia Merriweather.
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He wouldn't really even need to actually treat people. He could just answer questions and charge by the minute on-line.
I do the same thing on Skype as a psychiatrist with the name Dr. Gardenia Merriweather.
Dr Gardenia Merriwether and her voluminous vajean
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thanks out to john, moon & gso...
a true top man and future doctor..... u have this bottom smiling from ear to ear ;)
phil, there's nothing better than a happy bottom cracking a smile...
Maybe you can be the next Dr. Gallant.
those would be some mighty big shoes to fill...
He wouldn't really even need to actually treat people. He could just answer questions and charge by the minute on-line.
I do the same thing on Skype as a psychiatrist with the name Dr. Gardenia Merriweather.
lol...brilliant!!! love you, ms p ;)
Dr Gardenia Merriwether and her voluminous vajean
lmfao ;D
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And you get your prescription pad when?
MtD
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Mazel tov, Max, on your acceptance!!
Was this your only school or might you be hearing from others? Either way, that's fantastic news. -YaKa
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hi matty,
i already have one in my current position, but for schedule ii-v, it'll be another 4.5 years ::)
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hi matty,
i already have one in my current position, but for schedule ii-v, it'll be another 4.5 years ::)
Dammit. ;)
MtD
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ah madamoiselle le maudit
your just looking for a source of free poppers ;D
John
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ah madamoiselle le maudit
your just looking for a source of free poppers ;D
John
No love, poppers are freely available here sans prescription.
MtD
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here to now Sarkozy removed them from the ban list before that it was the delights of ordering over the net
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Mazel tov, Max, on your acceptance!!
Was this your only school or might you be hearing from others? Either way, that's fantastic news. -YaKa
thanks yaka...thats it so far, so i'm going with it
Dammit. ;)
MtD
no worries, matty. you're on the in ;)
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Congratulations Max...a worth while career, (I was in the Medical profession for 30+ years) for hope you keep us informed along the way.
Hugs
Jan
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Congratulations on your acceptance Max. So, what exactly is this about prescriptions? ;)
Good luck man and please keep us posted on how it goes.
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Congrats MAx! This is awesome! your gonna be a doctor!!!
Dont ever forget us little people ;D
-Will
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Congratulations!! You should really consider infectious disease, but follow what is best for you.
Best of luck!
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Congrats Max! all the best. This has inspired me to do PhD in Public Health in US. Should work on that soon..
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Congrats and Good luck.
It would make sense to me that being a med student, the school would provide some kind of Med insurance.
Alabama, although I haven't checked, probably has a pretty low income bar for ADAP. At least most other Deep South schools seem to. I don't know how the rules pertain to a Grad Student. Perhaps you'd keep your Homer State residency, whatever that is.
All these things should be able to get facts fom the State Health, the school health, ot other such agency,
How did you get your meds as a PA? Maybe Cobra could kick in for awhile.
Whatever you have to do, I'd look at it as another hurdle to get over until you start practicing, at which point you'll be able to work your way out of any debt accrued.
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Way to go, Max! Onward and upward and by the way, me wants 'scripts too!!! ;D
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max,
Bravo !!!! Another Galen in the making?
Best of luck to you.
v
ps: whatever happened to the kd241 trial (or was it 247?)? Haven't heard much about it.
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***CONGRATULATIONS!!!!****
awesome news! i admire you for pursuing your goals.
can i ask a stupid question? why do you have a case manager? why would you anticipate needing one in alabama? just curious...
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Congratulations,
You seized that day, it is encouraging news, alabama -the best of luck ,an keep chuckling with the rest...
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It's very inspiring that you're going to med school.
If I were you I'd look at the insurance options offered by the school since most universities require that health insurance be part of the package. It's worth checking out if there are different plans to choose from and what they cover, especially as far as Rx.
If they don't cover everything, many times ADAP can step in to help for those who are underinsured.
AL ADAP does not appear to have a waiting list for now at least:
http://www.statehealthfacts.org/comparetable.jsp?ind=552&cat=11
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Congratulations Max...a worth while career, (I was in the Medical profession for 30+ years) for hope you keep us informed along the way.
Hugs
Jan
wow..i'm sure that was the experience of a lifetime! thank you, annie. i certainly do intend on keeping in touch...
max
Congratulations on your acceptance Max. So, what exactly is this about prescriptions? ;)
Good luck man and please keep us posted on how it goes.
thanks skeebs...i sure will. i appreciate the love ;)
max
Congrats MAx! This is awesome! your gonna be a doctor!!!
Dont ever forget us little people ;D
-Will
thanks willie...yes sir, hiv or no hiv, i'm doing this! in my book, we're all the same, no little or big people...just special people ;)
max
Congratulations!! You should really consider infectious disease, but follow what is best for you.
Best of luck!
hey, thanks ted! i'm definitely keeping an open mind about i.d. but right now, just tryna focus on the next 4 years & staying healthy throughout them ;) one day at a time...
max
hi hope,
thank you. i think that you should seriously consider it. holders of masters of public health degrees here in the us currently have a unique & desired title. go for it!
max
Congrats and Good luck.
It would make sense to me that being a med student, the school would provide some kind of Med insurance.
Alabama, although I haven't checked, probably has a pretty low income bar for ADAP. At least most other Deep South schools seem to. I don't know how the rules pertain to a Grad Student. Perhaps you'd keep your Homer State residency, whatever that is.
All these things should be able to get facts fom the State Health, the school health, ot other such agency,
How did you get your meds as a PA? Maybe Cobra could kick in for awhile.
Whatever you have to do, I'd look at it as another hurdle to get over until you start practicing, at which point you'll be able to work your way out of any debt accrued.
thanks poz. yes, school insurance will be mandatory...something i plan to check out soon. thats great to hear that the income bars in the southern states is low...i probably won't be working while in school. i'm not currently on meds yet...im pretty recently infected and am waiting to see what my trend looks like before starting them. agreed, the debt will be what it is...i'll worry about all that later lol
max
Way to go, Max! Onward and upward and by the way, me wants 'scripts too!!! ;D
that's right ann, it's been a hard past 8 months, but i'm getting there and have to keep moving forward. thanks again for all that you do in the community!
max
max,
Bravo !!!! Another Galen in the making?
Best of luck to you.
v
ps: whatever happened to the kd241 trial (or was it 247?)? Haven't heard much about it.
thanks v! we'll see about that ;) the kd trial unfortunately did not work out. while the trial rep explained that there were no significant health risks, my further investigation of the trial revealed that the drug had been tested before. in a nutshell, it had been scrapped because of its potential for inducing mutations that could possibly make hiv medical management a nightmare. needless to say, i didn't find that very appealing or worth my taking the risk ;(
max
***CONGRATULATIONS!!!!****
awesome news! i admire you for pursuing your goals.
can i ask a stupid question? why do you have a case manager? why would you anticipate needing one in alabama? just curious...
hi sid and thanks! theres no such thing as a stupid question. i have a case manager through my local doh, where i've been getting my lab testing done through.
max
Congratulations,
You seized that day, it is encouraging news, alabama -the best of luck ,an keep chuckling with the rest...
thanks dark...yes, it's def going to be an adjustment but i'm ready. bring it.
max
It's very inspiring that you're going to med school.
If I were you I'd look at the insurance options offered by the school since most universities require that health insurance be part of the package. It's worth checking out if there are different plans to choose from and what they cover, especially as far as Rx.
If they don't cover everything, many times ADAP can step in to help for those who are underinsured.
AL ADAP does not appear to have a waiting list for now at least:
http://www.statehealthfacts.org/comparetable.jsp?ind=552&cat=11
Thanks inch! yes, it was a big decision in light of all, but one that i'm glad i made. agreed, i plan to check out insurance options in the near future, as the schools begins sending me all of its incoming student docs. thanks for the info and link! as said, i want to ensure that i have all my info ducks in a row regarding adap, in the event that i need to go that route while in med school, as financial resources will be extremely limited :o
max
Congrats Max! all the best. This has inspired me to do PhD in Public Health in US. Should work on that soon..
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hey all,
it's been awhile and have been busy prepping for life's changes on the horizon, so just a quick update: following my initial post, i got accepted to med school in state. it looks like i won't have to learn how to play the bango after all ;)
hoping that the rest of you are doing well and those that were getting their back to school gears in motion are making good progress. peace.
max
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Congratulations, Max! :)
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thanks gso ;)
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That's awesome Max!! I am finishing up a semester this week and I have one more to go before I can be accepted into the RN program.
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Glad you got accepted in State, that's great news!
I myself will be going back to school in the fall for my Masters (after a 15 year hiatus) :)
-Will
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hey skeeb & willy,
thanx...yeah staying in state is gonna be a whole lot easier in addition to being a better school. i'm psyched.
that's great news about both of you. it's really uplifting for me to see others carrying on with fulfilling their life plans & dreams, despite the hiv. trust, i know first hand what that takes. i'm hopeful that other members and readers learn from this when they think a poz hiv diagnosis means their worlds stop. we're living proof that's not the case.
now my biggest challenge is to start meds now or not :o
max