<human>: So I made an idiotic decision shortly before my medical school interviews and received a misdemeanor DUI. I disclosed it during my interviews and still luckily received one acceptance and will be matriculating into a program this year. The fact I owned up to my mistake is why I believe I still got in despite the recent DUI. I now ask, has anyone gone through this situation who can offer advice? I am concerned about background checks for preceptorships, residencies, licensing, and getting my first job. Please feel free to PM me as well!

I would also mention, please don't drive after drinking, even just a few drinks! In fact the only guaranteed way to avoid a DUI arrest is to have no alcohol in your system at all when driving (check some articles online of DC police arresting drivers as low at 0.01.) In my case I was just over the limit, still no excuse for that, how I imagined being "impaired" to drive was warped. We owe it to our communities to drive sober and face pretty tough career consequences if we don't. Please don't make the same stupid decision, if you are going to drink make sure you have a solid plan for transportation. All in all the DUI cost me over $5000 (I deserve it), and nearly $160,000+ when I consider it almost delayed my medical career.

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<bot>: I received a misdemeanor DUI before medical school, I still was accepted. Any advice on the challenges I face? Also please please please don't drive after drinking! (To clarify, I have already been convicted)