Dating in rotations

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how often does this happen and is it smart to date in 3rd and 4th year while trying to graduate, land a residency finish ck and cs?

any input or success stories or stories of failure would be helpful

going into 3rd year now, just passed step 1

 

[themoonman2]

Not gonna lie, dating has become much more difficult during 3rd year. My live-in gf and I have a hard time being able to go out together, but this is also due to us both being in the medical field and us choosing to have a social life other than just dating each other. You can easily go out 1-2 nights most weeks (some people do more), it's just a matter of how much you can handle it while keeping up with studying and sleep.

 

[WingedOx]

It's a lot easier during the 4th year, but there's also the fact that "oh hey, I'm applying all over the country and don't actually have a lot of control over where I'll end up" that hangs over your head.

 

[VA Hopeful Dr]

I met my wife as a 4th year (she was a 3rd year). Married her intern year.

Dating during med school isn't easy, but you can find ways to make it work.

 

[Pepe18]

I don't think it's a great idea to date in 3rd year (4th year depends on different things). Rotations take up a lot of time, this is (for most med students) the first time we are getting actual grades in med school, it's the last chance to get research, etc. I would focus on working your hardest this year, and spend your little free time with friends family rather than worrying about relationships. If you happen to meet someone, that's one thing, but online dating/going to clubs to find someone would be hard.

Of course, this is just me. I'm interesting in something competitive, so I'm focusing on getting honors and research. I have classmates who would be okay if they got P or HP who have been going on dates/don't study on weekdays or weekend evenings. You have to decide your priorities

 

[Tenk]

Do whatever works. I don’t understand threads like this. If everyone on here said absolutely don’t date and then you met the most perfect girl/guy/theybie of your wildest dreams, would it matter what anyone here said? Just go with the flow and see what happens. If you meet someone you want to date, date them. If you don’t, don’t. If they are worth it, you can find time for anyone.

 

[VincentAdultman]

My kids are probably glad I dated during third and fourth year.

 

[Rendar5]

Met my wife outside of medicine during 4th year. Got lucky with match ending up 2 hours away, and married her 2 years later.

 

[Mad Jack]

I had no issues. All depends on your priorities and goals

 

[Donald Juan]

If you are going to set a rule to not date during M3-4, then you might as well extend it to residency/fellowship. Also, no dating your first few years as an attending, you'll be too busy. Might as well wait until you retire.

 

[Oso]

My kids are probably glad I dated during third and fourth year.

Are they tho

 

[WingedOx]

Are they tho

heh. an old classic.

/also reminds me of the song "Young Fathers" by Typhoon.

 

[VincentAdultman]

Are they tho

Yeah. They’ll probably get there.

 

[puahate]

Are they tho

Antinatalism needs to spread

 

[IRAD4LIFE]

how often does this happen and is it smart to date in 3rd and 4th year while trying to graduate, land a residency finish ck and cs?

any input or success stories or stories of failure would be helpful

going into 3rd year now, just passed step 1

A bit off topic ... ladies, would you date a fun, outgoing 32 year old medical student (guy hahah) (1st year) to 36 year old (4th year)?? And how young can I go ifi I was 32 - 36 years old and single. Not that I want a 23 year old but I find my >25 are married LOL or taken. I don't want to narrow my range so thats why I ask, how young could I go at 32 (1st yr med. student) or 36 (4th year)? Would a 23 year old medical student in my class be ok dating me .... p.s. I'm not a typical 29 yr old (3 years left till I start medical school, junior rn in college but taking yr off to study for MCAT then going to Johns Hopkins Med. School hopefully : ) When I say not typical, never married, PHx (history) of chronic med. issues fixed by embolization in 2016 which is why I am back in school to go to Med School. I couldn't date or finish college due to Med Issues but now 100% minus a 8 mm kidney stone rn : ( THoughts?? thanks!!

 

[mrbreakfast]

3 years left till I start medical school, junior rn in college but taking yr off to study for MCAT then going to Johns Hopkins Med. School hopefully :

Wait, you haven't even taken the MCAT yet? You shouldn't be worried about dating in med school, you should be worried about not getting into med school.

how often does this happen and is it smart to date in 3rd and 4th year while trying to graduate, land a residency finish ck and cs?

Lots of people I know are dating as M3s/M4s/interns/residents, and a number got married. If you find someone you like, why not just go for it? The worst outcome is you end up at different places and try long distance. Besides, you got plenty of free time in M4.

 

[QueenJames]

Tinder.

As soon as I realized that I love flings and having no strings attached and can ghost chicks because there's no sense of actually being involved in something serious.... it makes it worth it tbh.

Plus...

some these nurses are BADDIES.

WOW.

 

[GoSpursGo]

Don't bump old threads to ask questions you have asked in other threads.