So me and my wife we both in same year ms2, I overheard in hospital yesterday that PD's give preference to married couple if husband and wife apply to same program, is that true?
Obviously, this is going to depend on the specific PD, but if I were to guess a general trend, I'd think it would be the opposite: Prefer 2 "singles" over a married couple.So me and my wife we both in same year ms2, I overheard in hospital yesterday that PD's give preference to married couple if husband and wife apply to same program, is that true?
So me and my wife we both in same year ms2, I overheard in hospital yesterday that PD's give preference to married couple if husband and wife apply to same program, is that true?
I think you probably misinterpreted what they were saying about the Couple's Match (or you were hearing about it from people who don't know what they're talking about which is equally likely).
There is a way, within the match, to link your list with somebody else (you don't actually have to be a couple). Some programs find this to be a plus, others a minus, most probably don't care. Also, plenty of people (most?) who couple's match do so in different specialties in which case it doesn't matter much what the two PDs think about couple's matching.
I wouldn't lose too much (i.e. any) sleep over it.
Obviously, this is going to depend on the specific PD, but if I were to guess a general trend, I'd think it would be the opposite: Prefer 2 "singles" over a married couple.
I think it would be nice if husband and wife apply to same program at same hospital and get match, i mean he or she is less likely to leave that program in between training. Lol i wanted to ask this question to one of the PD, but was kinda embarrassed.
Even taking divorce out of the picture, most marriages have ups and downs and those are pretty highly on display in something as tight as a residency class.Actually the opposite. Now if you have a child, both of you are on leave at the same time. This affects other residents greatly at some programs. Also there is the added risk that a divorce could cause huge strain on the working environment. .