What should my fiancee do if he is dismissed from Medical School?

Question

he has came to the conclusion that medical school was not for him,

he had not passed several attempts on an exam, which now he faces a removal from med school.

now he is faced "what to do" all the years he put in, and this being his last year everything to him is gone.

he has majored in biology and chemistry but stuck to wonder what does the future hold. with 5 children to raise he knows he faces a big challenge in the future!

can anyone recommend so advise on what steps to do now

thankx so much for reading this post!

Answer 1

there is always taxi driving.

Answer 2

Stick out the time that it takes to get his college degree.  I suggest that it be in field that enjoys and not one that he is looking to make a quick monetary gain in.  Five kids and a wife to feed will be much easier if he struggles through this tough time and finishes his degree.  The education is something that will help you both for the rest of your lives as well as setting your children up for success later on in their lives. Plus, look a the positive role model you both are for your children. For them to know the situation and know that their parents perservered through the hard times will get them inspiration for the their lives and possibly for generations of your family to come. Best of luck to you and I hope all goes well.

Answer 3

That sounds really tough.  I really believe there is something else going on here.  If this is his last year of school, the medical school will not want him to fail.  I believe that if he put forth an honest effort and is having difficulties, then he should go to the dean and explain the issues.  It's possible that having the unique stress of having a wife and children makes this much harder on him than on other students.  If that is the case, then I believe he needs to be open and honest with the school about it.  The prospect of failure can be so stressful in itself that it makes failure that much more likely.  Giving up is probably the wrong answer.  I will say this, it is very unlikely that the school will force him out.  They will most likely "invite" him out, but if he is adamant that he wants to stay and that he can make it happen, then they will probably respect that and work with him to make it a reality.

Answer 4

Become a nurse? It would use the training in biology and chemistry plus there are nursing jobs everywhere.

I'm sure there are other careers that your fiance can use his training in...

Answer 5

Look for a new fiancé... after you leave him.