Hello everyone,
I know variations of this question have been asked in the past, but I was wondering if I could borrow some experience from anyone who has completed the entire med school process from start to finish with a significant other. I am 26 and considering a career change. For me the process would include a post bacc program, so ostensibly the entire process would take about 9 years, during which my SO and I would ideally like to be starting our life together (Buying a house, starting a family etc). She will be starting a very good job close to home in the fall, but we would have to go the next 9 or so years until I can start working again. Has anyone been through a similar situation?
Furthermore, one of my biggest concerns is getting into a "local" school i.e., moving is not really an option for me. Has anyone here been successful while limiting their applications to where they live for similar reasons? I am a NJ resident and from what I can gather most schools in NJ are partial to residents so I have that going for me.
Thank you in advance for your responses!
I know variations of this question have been asked in the past, but I was wondering if I could borrow some experience from anyone who has completed the entire med school process from start to finish with a significant other. I am 26 and considering a career change. For me the process would include a post bacc program, so ostensibly the entire process would take about 9 years, during which my SO and I would ideally like to be starting our life together (Buying a house, starting a family etc). She will be starting a very good job close to home in the fall, but we would have to go the next 9 or so years until I can start working again. Has anyone been through a similar situation?
Furthermore, one of my biggest concerns is getting into a "local" school i.e., moving is not really an option for me. Has anyone here been successful while limiting their applications to where they live for similar reasons? I am a NJ resident and from what I can gather most schools in NJ are partial to residents so I have that going for me.
Thank you in advance for your responses!