Most of my friends that are married and are in an AA program did not relocate their families....They just go home as often as they can....Whether you go to medical school or not, there is going to be some separation of you from your family, so why not concider all your options (nova ,sout emory and case) and make the best of it? It might be hard at first but it is soo much better in the long run.......If I get into an AA program this year, I will be separated from my daughter for at least the first year.....It is a sacrifice I am willing to make for the benefit of our future...... Plus after the first year, you get into your clinical phase and you can ask for your clinicals to be where your family is located..... just some food for thought