commentr/StutterMarch 2, 2017

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Evening or uhm morning? I'm a doctor and have been stuttering since I was about 7years old. With regards to med school and interviews. In my experience it would be best to be upfront about your impediment. Letting them know would not dissuade them from considering you as a candidate. It would actually set other programs into motion that can help you throughout your future medical career or university career. In my case, I tried to keep my impediment hidden from people. I done okay for about 5 years. Occasionally I'd struggle in the oral exams. But in my 5th year I hit a massive snug and BLEW a huge presentation. Basically stuttered and halted for 10minutes straight before they put me out for my misery. They referred me to the campus counsellor and university disability program. Long story short I was put into the extra time program so that I wouldn't have added pressure in orals. It helped alot. Not because I needed the time. But the anxiety surrounding the exam and trying to hide it was alleviated. My point. Be upfront. It may or may not count in your favour. But hiding it or trying to mask it will hinder you guaranteed. Keep persevering. Stuttering is part of our identity. Really nothing to be ashamed of. I'm here if you have any specific questions. Drop me a pm. I'll reply as soon as I have time Good luck bud

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Social & RelationshipsSchool & WorkIdentity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy

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Disclosure & Telling OthersEmployment & CareerIdentity & Self-PerceptionSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries

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