I would argue that 99% of us don’t actually memorize/absorb ALL of the material we’re responsible for in medical school. Otherwise why would we need to do any further training (i.e. residency)? But we do learn a lot and we learn it quickly, because that’s how our degree programs (in theory) set us up to have the solid foundational knowledge to hit the ground running as baby physicians during the first year of post-grad training. It’s during residency that real doctors are made IMO, and one of the key things that sets us apart from other healthcare professionals. Physicians have thousands of hours of clinical work before they’re allowed to practice medicine independently, and during that time is when the majority of us will truly solidify that vast knowledge base into something useful.

I see you’re non-trad thinking of applying. I once was myself. Personally, I wouldn’t let the volume of information alone scare you — there are many other things to be considered in determining if this is the right move for you. If you have the desire, the stamina, and adequate support/stability… you can make it happen. But it’s not for the faint of heart.

Yeah, I’m all for people using home remedies and traditional medicines so long as the potential for harm is very low even if it’s mostly placebo effect… but “yoni steaming” is absolutely not something I would ever recommend anyone to try. Too much potential to hurt yourself in a number of ways and essentially zero chance of actual benefit. The uterus is essentially a self-cleaning organ (*unless you have a medical condition that affects it) and there is no evidence that I’m aware of to suggest that harm is caused by any residual uterine lining tissues remaining within the uterus until the following period. There’s a great distinction between that and, say, TSS caused by a forgotten tampon — which can in fact be dangerous. (Why is it different? Primarily because a tampon remains in the vaginal vault and has the potential to harbor lots of bacteria. Generally speaking the uterus is not such a breeding ground.)

Which is a long way of saying: if you have a vagina please don’t try to steam anything out of it. Cleaning the skin outside the introitus with a mild pH balanced soap is more than sufficient for 99% of vagina owners.