Mental health issues and licensing

I am an AMG. After medical school graduation, I was hospitalized several times for bipolar psychosis before receiving the correct diagnosis and treatment, which ended up costing me my residency (after my program found out I was admitted to a psych unit they insisted I see an outside psychiatrist who confirmed the initial diagnosis; because of this the program did not renew my contract). I did not complete intern year. Fortunately I am now in full remission. After consultation with an... Read more
Source: Student Doctor Network - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Tags: General Residency Issues Source Type: forums