Pros and cons of same-specialty couples?

[cim2phat4u]

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Hello,

I'm a medical student at the point of deciding my future specialty. My wife is a resident already committed to a specialty.

I could see myself committing to any of several specialties, including that of my wife. What are some pros and cons to entering the same specialty as her?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Bean_Bunny]

I don't think whether or not your SO is in a field should be the determining factor. It should be what you enjoy the most.

 

[smq123]

I don't think whether or not your SO is in a field should be the determining factor. It should be what you enjoy the most.

Agreed.

 

[L72521]

Without more specifics, I can't even understand where this question is coming from. Do you have any examples of possible cons you were thinking of?

 

[Serous Demilune]

Without more specifics, I can't even understand where this question is coming from. Do you have any examples of possible cons you were thinking of?

Less variety in dinner table conversations.

 

[Raryn]

I can think of a number of cons if you happen to match into the same program, especially if it's a small one, but those are really scheduling concerns and concerns over what happens if you break up. Not really concerns about the fact you're in the same specialty overall.

 

[Arcan57]

Major issue would be if you are both in a specialty that only matches one resident/year.

 

[L72521]

But his wife is already a resident, so it's not as if they're competing with eachother for the same spot.

 

[NotAProgDirector]

The only problems are:

1) your wife shouldn't supervise you. In a big program this isn't a problem. In a small program it can be impossible to manage.
2) If you have a problem with your wife being "better" than you (or vice versa) this can lead to friction.