The day is here. It’s September 5th, which means ERAS (the electronic residency application system) is now open for students to submit and certify their applications. Although applications aren’t released to programs until September 15th, applicants can choose to submit early and avoid the potential traffic or website delay that may occur on the 15th.
In the midst of all this, ya girl (hey, it me!) is on her knees, praying, and trying to stay optimistic. Curve balls, oh curve balls. I know that’s the name of this blog, but sheeshh, I still get surprised when one comes my way like hol’ up, you forreal? Right now? Anyhoo, here is some optimism for others out there (and me!), who maybe are stressed about what the residency interview cycle may hold, nervous for whatever reason, or *trying* not to flip out because something didn’t go your way…
Keep your head to the sky
Optimistic” by Sounds of Blackness
Never say die
You can’ t see up when looking down
A brighter day tomorrow will bring
Telling you this can’t never be done
No matter how hard reality seems
Just hold on to your dreams
Although it seems you never win
You will always pass the test
As long as you keep your head to the sky
You can win as long as you keep your head to the sky
You can win as long as you keep your head to the sky
Be optimistic
No, you don’t have to stumble and fall
Keep pushing on and don’t you look back
I been around them all of life
Just think ahead and you’ll be inspired
To reach higher and higher.
If you learn to never say never
You maybe down, but you’re not out.
Although it seems you never win
You will always pass the test
As long as you keep your head to the sky
You can win as long as you keep your head to the sky (you can win child!)
You can win as long as you keep your head to the sky
Be optimistic
Be optimistic
Never say die.”
A. Adejare-Smith, MD 