So I'm a college student with a guaranteed acceptance to medical school and I have my interview coming up with the medical school (it's very laid back just to make sure we're doing good in school and stuff). I was arrested a while back on marijuana charges and I'm finishing up my conditional discharge since I'm a good student and a first time offender. I'm probably not going to be asked about any arrests, but the medical school will check about them later on so I want to just be upfront and honest about what happened to me in the past. What would be the best way for me to describe my arrest and situation in my interview without possibly compromising my acceptance? Also any other advice regarding this would greatly be appreciated!
Your question should be directed to your adviser at school who should be able to address what the impact of your situation on your guaranteed acceptance. Good luck to you.
Answer when they ask.
However, a drug conviction is very bad for medical school acceptance and for finding jobs in your chosen career. Hospitals won't want the liability and their insurance companies very possibly wouldn't allow them to hire you if they wanted coverage.
It is on your record until you successfully complete the CD and get it expunged.
If you lie to them it is grounds for dismissal, and for revoking any degree you might earn from them.
Perry Allan CraftGeneral Practice LawyerNashville, TN ·
When the time for probation ends or the conditional discharge is completed, you may be eligible to have your record expunged. Expunging a record typically removes the charge, plea, and result from the public data base maintained by the local courts or the State; however, today, private firms gather this information and make it available, generally for a modest fee. Though the public record is expunged, it remains in a private date base. Under the laws of some states, you may be able to state that you have no record, but again, that depends on state law in the state where the offense occurred and here is the kicker: it may not apply in the state where the question is asked and you answer it. So, talk to your lawyer. Though you did not ask, federal student loans may be denied to persons convicted of or who plead to a drug crime, and here is the rub: Even if the offense is expunged or you are eligible for diversion or similar resolution of the criminal charges, you may have to disclose it to the providers of student loans. There are potential state licensing issues as well. My strong suggestion for you is to talk to a lawyer knowledgeable about criminal defense, education and state regulatory licensing issues.
