Do interviewers view being engaged or married as a plus or a minus

[carlosc1dbz]

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I know how important it is for a medical school to offer someone a seat at their institution. I know they are looking for someone that will hack it out 4 years and be a good doctor. Do the medical schools view marriage as a good thing like a support system that will help a student get through college, or will they see it as an impediment that will cause a medical student to quit because he needs time with his family and the wife wants more attention?

 

[div0t17]

Speaking from experiences last year, the people with whom I interviewed seemed to be very supportive of my decision to get married/engaged at a younger age (22) and before medical school. Those who had an expressed opinion said that it is nice to have a built-in support system that allows you to concentrate on your studies a bit more than if you were alone/trying to find a date, etc. But, again, the whole system depends upon who sees your file and the preconceived notions they have about marriage in med school, and marriage in general.

I support it.

But that's me.

 

[carlosc1dbz]

Well, that is good to know. I am very happy to hear this. I was scared that they would be like, "well good luck cuz you'll probably get a divorce
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[div0t17]

haha yeah, they might say that. in my opinion, i think it can show a determination and dedication that few other applicants have. responsibility. etc. it's your decision. and, from what i've found on my secondaries, sometimes it's something that can make you stand out a bit.

 

[Delilah]

do they ask you this question in an interview, whether you are married or not? i would presume it is an private question, unless you volunteered the info.

 

[pakbabydoll]

Depends on the schools and there Deans who interview you.

 

[etf]

well, i'm sure they would probably notice a wedding ring. i think that interviewers would probably think of it as a positive, as it might make you look older/more mature. hell, i'm thinking of getting engaged to the next girl i see today so that i can have a "fiancee" come interview time. if my fiancee also happens to be a current student at ucsf, all the better...

 

[154465]

Ok well now I wanna ask a similar question. If my Fiancee and I both interview at the same place, do you think it will be a bad thing or a good thing. I'm not really sure how it will be seen.

 

[etf]

if either one of you is a stellar candidate that schools are actively courting, i'm sure the other one will get the benefit of the doubt. assuming that you are somewhat potentially admissable, which, from mdapps, it looks like you are.

 

[45408]

I agree with the previous poster who said that it can definitely make some interviewers think you're a bit more mature if you're married. I doubt that it would ever be held against you, but more often than not, it probably won't make much of a difference at all. Some cultures/religions emphasize marriage at a younger age anyways, so it might not be a particular mark of your personal maturity.

 

[mshheaddoc]

wasn't this just discussed? 😕

edit: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=441218&highlight=marriage+interview