Medical Can there be success dating while at different med schools?

[MusicDOc124]

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So my SO is a current first year in med school. We have been together for a little over 4 years and the school she goes to is my top choice (has been since before she attended). I am really hoping to get into the school, however, what if I don’t? Ideally my other preferred schools are within a few hours driving distance. Has anyone had any similar situation like this where you’re both med students but go to different schools?

I know of numerous couples with distance between them - in 1 case, both are residents in different states, in another they're at different med schools in different states, and in other cases only 1 is in med school while the other is in another field.

I know of one other couple who were accepted to the same school/same class.

With that said, I've also seen people go to different med schools and split up (though I don't know the reason(s)).

It works for some, it doesn't work for others. Every relationship is different.


So to answer you questions, yes, it's been done - some successfully, some not.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Are your academic metrics comparable? Have you submitted an early application? Has your SO talked to admissions? How well has she done so far? No guarantees but those are important things to do to help admissions staff know how to manage the situation fairly for all.

Admittedly, dating for 4 years is not equivalent to a ring and a license.