<p>Hello all, </p>
<p>I have some pretty severe disfiguration in my fingers which have caused my fingers to be shorter than normal. My physicians have done all that they can and I am please to say that I do not have a disability. I have a strong grip, write superbly, am a great artist, and have never needed any help carrying out any task. One caveat I have is the fact that I may not be able to grip wide objects that other people can; that is all.</p>
<p>However, I have been rejected from very simple, entry-level volunteering positions at hospitals on numerous occasions. My resume is great, my letters of recommendations are great, I always apply very early, and the interviewers always seem impressed. </p>
<p>But for some reason, I keep getting rejected. </p>
<p>After some reflecting, I have realized that these volunteering positions wouldn’t offer much in terms of clinical experience. I have been shadowing in the meantime, which has been a great opportunity for me and an experience that I love. </p>
<p>However, I really want to be an emergency department scribe and an emt-b. Should I even bother applying given the track record I have? I have even began to think about whether medical schools are even willing to take a shot on me? How about patients if I even get that far?</p>