Married

[Orion7583]

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So a friend of mine who is applying to medical school suggested I leave my ring at home when I go to an interview because being married and female means that I "can't handle a career". I know that there are plenty of married people in dental school and personally being married adds a whole different aspect to my life which I think will help me succeed in school. So I prob won't leave my ring at home, but I am wondering if anyone else has heard this sort of suggestion and what you think about it.

 

[Simiam]

I wouldn't. I don't think that they can really hold that against you without breaking the law. Be who you are, you're married now and you'll be married in Dental School.

 

[DiNoZeRo2o9]

Interesting questions.....personally I would leave it at home even though I am not married...you know deep down inside that you love your husband and that you are married to him, so why not just avoid any conversation/controversy over it and leave it off for half a day?

 

[TeamGuo]

that's ridiculous. I doubt you'll have any problems.

 

[OhioStBuckteeth]

that's ridiculous. I doubt you'll have any problems.

truth.

If a school won't admit you because you're married, then I don't know who would want to go to that school.

 

[Orion7583]

I am going to wear it, being married is a huge part of who I am and I would love to explain to the admissions board all the wonderful things my husband has done and will do to support my dental goals, I just wanted to see if anyone else had heard of this....I thought it was very interesting.

 

[Andrew324]

I would wear it.

 

[DiNoZeRo2o9]

Looks like I am outnumbered here hehe

 

[oreoson]

that's not true. if anything it will help you with your application.

 

[klpennin]

I am married and I have a one year old son. One of my advisors suggested that I not mention my son or my husband in my personal statement. I thought it was one of the most idiotic things I have heard in my life. I didn't follow her advise. They are a part of who I am and have made me who I am. Thats just silly not to say anything and ignore the fact that your married and have a son. I think it makes me a stronger applicant and I wasn't going to hide it.

Also, I knew that I would probably say something inthe interview about my husband and my son, so there was no point to not mentioning them. Don't listen to whoever told you that. Don't hide who you are. They will find out anyways.

 

[bjhath]

I'm married and will be wearing my wedding ring. I am a guy for what it's worth. Typically, when one marries, it signifies maturity, commitment, and life stability. These are all traits will serve you well in both dental school and your career.

 

[mamelons]

Wear your ring.

On the interviews I went to there were a number of girls and guys who wore their rings -- there was even a guy who was showing a picture of his daughter in the morning before the day got started... it's a part of who you are. Wear it.

 

[telebeans]

wear your ring! 🙂

if my boyfriend ever proposed, i think they'd have to pry it off my finger.

 

[SugarNaCl]

I wore mine and I was accepted first round. I can tell you though that one of my interviewers did notice it and asked me "what if your husband can't find work here?" I don't recall how I answered but it must have been decent because the topic was changed right after.

If you plan on having children in the near future however, I wouldn't admit to that. I would think that is more likely to cause an admissions problem than a ring on your finger.

In summary... I truly don't think there is any harm in wearing the ring... if anything, it would show there is additional income potential and a better shot at not running out of $ before dental school is up... esp with the federal government in some sticky financial situations right now 😉

 

[AndyK]

Wouldn't your marital status be on your application? It would be pretty bad if it says "married" on there and you're not wearing your ring to the interview!

 

[pov]

that's ridiculous. I doubt you'll have any problems.

Right on TeamGuo. That's ridiculous. I wouldn't feel comfortable about your decision making as a dentist if you consider hiding your ring/marriage to get into dental school.

 

[needa20]

I'm married and will be wearing my wedding ring. I am a guy for what it's worth. Typically, when one marries, it signifies maturity, commitment, and life stability. These are all traits will serve you well in both dental school and your career.

i completely agree. wear your ring. just like bjhath said, shows maturity and commitment.

im going to wear mine.