Getting married during intern year in Peds?

[ero87]

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Thinking of getting married during my intern year (pediatrics) - the problem is I'm currently a 3rd year med student, and I need to figure out if it's feasible before I match! If it's not feasible we migh try to do it at the end of my 4th year.

So the question is: is it possible to get married during intern year? Is it possible to get that kind of vacation time? Thanks!

 

[GoSpursGo]

Thinking of getting married during my intern year (pediatrics) - the problem is I'm currently a 3rd year med student, and I need to figure out if it's feasible before I match! If it's not feasible we migh try to do it at the end of my 4th year.

So the question is: is it possible to get married during intern year? Is it possible to get that kind of vacation time? Thanks!

My understanding is it's not uncommon. Most programs have 2-3 weeks of vacation during intern year, generally split into one week chunks. You can make specific requests for weeks off if you have a good reason--ie wedding, major family event, etc.

That said, you'd never have more time to plan something like this than you would during the spring of your 4th year of med school 🙂

 

[justdoit31]

It's possible- I know my program will let you request to have a week off at end of one eligible rotation then the first week of next rotation (only certain rotations let you have vacation) but I would do 4th year- soooo much easier!

 

[jkurtz02]

Between 4th year and intern year is definitely easier (when my fiance and I will be getting married), but I interviewed at a number of programs that allow you to take (or require you to take) your vacation in two week blocks. And one program I know of (Miami children's Hospital) requires you to take your intern year vacation all at once so you would easily be able to do it then.

 

[michigangirl]

definitely doable, but another vote for 4th year/right before intern year. That way you can go in fresh and focused and ready to make the transition, without wedding stress.

 

[Goneril]

Never mind

 

[Doctorverardoll]

I'm an intern and I have married for 2 weeks. It's doable, but if you have the time to do it beforehand, I'd recommend it. Luckily, I had newborn nursery the 2 weeks before the wedding, so it was a fairly relaxed rotation that allowed me to tie up some loose ends. I then had 2 weeks off for honeymoon/fixing up the apartment.
If you do decide to wait until intern year, consider a coordinator/planner. Best 1000 bucks I spent, because she kept things on track (especially when I was in the NICU).