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Hi all,
I am about to graduate from a US med school. What do programs think of you taking a year off if you are pregnant? I did not match so this is not an issue. I am just curious if programs look down on you for taking a year off and then going through the match next year due to the pregnancy issues. Is this acceptable?
i'll echo the sentiments of winged scapula, that most programs will see it as practical and likely to be a non-issue.
Agreed, your failure to match the first time will likely be a far bigger impediment.
Generally they demand that you be able to account for lapses of time in your career, ie. a mystery year between med school and residency or a year between 2nd and 3rd years of med school. "I had a baby." will be a reasonable response that will satisfy everyone. "Just hangin' out." will cause alarm bells.