Hi there. I’m a fourth-year medical student with a moderate stutter, and I truly relate to what you’re saying. Case presentations have consistently been one of the most challenging parts of medical school for me, and honestly, it’s been my biggest fear when thinking about residency. One thing that has helped me is briefly disclosing that I stutter before starting a presentation. Something simple like, “I do have a stutter, so I may take a bit longer to get through this,” can set the tone and relieve some internal pressure. It shifts the focus away from trying to “hide” it and allows you to just present. The first few presentations are really hard. There’s no sugarcoating that. But I’ve found that over time, especially through different rotations and specialties, it does get more manageable. You build resilience. You learn your rhythm. You realize most people care far more about your clinical reasoning than your speech pattern. You’re not alone in this. I’m sending you all the good vibes and strength as you continue forward — you absolutely belong here. I’ve actually made a group chat with some other medical students who stutter — if you’d like to join, I’d be more than happy to add you. And please feel free to DM me anytime if you have any follow-up questions!