you have to do it every year when you are a member of FDNY. The medical you do when you get on the job is the same one you do yearly at metro tech. Yes I agree, it was difficult for me as well, but you'll get through it!!
If I were you I would continue the process with FDNY and attend medic school as well. The process for FDNY isn't necessarily to demanding. I'm not sure which classes have been filled. I'm pretty sure FDNY somehow helps you gain your medic cert if you want to be one for them. Also if you get...