Getting help with spouse job placement from a MD/PhD program

[Nonsense1]

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I have heard stories about MD/PhD programs providing help getting a job/getting into graduate school for their student's spouses/significant others. My wife also works in healthcare and would be looking for a position in a hospital where I end up. Would it be okay to inquire about getting help with her job placement, or is it inappropriate to do so unless help is offered?

If it is okay, what is the right way to go about it/who would be the right person to ask? If anyone has any advice or experience they would be willing to share, it would be greatly appreciated!

 

[whiteshadodw]

I have heard stories about MD/PhD programs providing help getting a job/getting into graduate school for their student's spouses/significant others. My wife also works in healthcare and would be looking for a position in a hospital where I end up. Would it be okay to inquire about getting help with her job placement, or is it inappropriate to do so unless help is offered?

If it is okay, what is the right way to go about it/who would be the right person to ask? If anyone has any advice or experience they would be willing to share, it would be greatly appreciated!

bump, sorta curious about something similar... as in if i go to MD/PhD somewhere, what's the best way to inquire about a spouse's application?

 

[justgo]

I would be curious on info related to this as well. I will hopefully be entering MD/PhD somewhere next year and my fiance who will finish their PhD in March will come with me, after we get hitched.

In my own inquiries directed towards research mentors who know us both I was told to contact the office of post-doctoral affairs at schools after I was accepted. These were casual conversations with people we consider friends, so I'm not sure how official a response that is.....but from what I have heard it seems pretty doable, but like something that should be done AFTER. In my application round I don't intend to mention my fiance unless asked either......

In these negotiations the couple must just decide whose career is the A-liner I guess.

 

[Neuronix]

Would it be okay to inquire about getting help with her job placement, or is it inappropriate to do so unless help is offered?

It is perfectly reasonable to ask, as this is a very important issue for you. People often choose programs based on job availability for spouses. If the program is in an area that does not have a lot of other jobs around, it will be of paramount importance for you to line her up a job before you commit to coming. The other alternative is going to a large metro area with many jobs.

I would just ask the MD/PhD coordinator at the program about this after an acceptance, and see who they put you in touch with.

 

[Ombret]

I have personally been in this situation several times. One of you has to have an offer first. Let's say that is you. You need to talk very frankly with the director of your program (NOT the coordinator who is an administrative person; this is a higher-level issue) and see if they can make some phone calls. The results will depend on how much they like you, how much they like your wife, what the other department needs, and who owes who a favor. Good luck.