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22 Signs You Grew Up In A Family Full Of Doctors

"Are you going to be a doctor, too?" 😷
Kyli Singh
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Associate Editor, The Huffington Post

Here are some hilarious memories (and struggles) that just might hit home if you're a part of a medical family.

1
You mastered the art of STFU when a family member was on call.

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Your family dinners consist of medical lingo and some very *interesting* stories.
3
You can't count on one hand how many times you've been asked, "Are you going to be a doctor, too?"

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4
When you're sick, you call your parents first.

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Your childhood toys included medical instruments, like stethoscopes. Totally normal.
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You know the struggle of trying to get ahold of someone in your family because they're busy seeing patients.

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Your family's bookshelf is stacked with medical books on medical books on medical books.
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You grew up with so many free branded goodies from pharmaceutical companies — pens, mugs, you name it.
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Can't forget about all those free vacations you went on when your parents attended conferences.

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You gave up on faking sick to skip school. Your parents always knew what was really up.

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You're used to reminders from your family members like this:
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Your mailbox was flooded with ~prestigious~ medical journals like this:
13
Your family's medicine cabinet was STOCKED. UP.
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You probably played around with your parent's old-school beeper.
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TFW you're with your parents and run into their patients at the grocery store or mall:

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You know TV shows like "House" and "Grey's Anatomy" were unrealistic AF.

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You ate food from the hospital cafeteria.

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You understood that when your parents said "we're leaving the office in 15 minutes," they meant anywhere between 15 minutes and 3 hours.

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You had never-ending Christmas popcorn and gift baskets because patients would bring your parents holiday gifts.

Thank you Betty!! #patientgiftsrock #mcgroryortho #smilesmakemehappy

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You're proud of the photos your parents have framed of you at their office.

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Not to mention, all the nurses, secretaries and doctors at your parent's office know EVERYTHING about you.

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You mastered your messy signature at a young age after watching your parents sign so many prescriptions.

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