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3 Things You Should Be Doing Now To Prep For Med School

Preparing for medical school can be draining for applicants and their spouses. I would even compare it to a full time job. Between making sure your grades stay up, studying for the MCAT, filling out applications, and traveling for interviews - it's no wonder that they say to start preparing early! 

While I myself am not going to med school, in a sense I am because I will be the wife of a med student. Did you know there is prep work you can do as a wife or husband of a soon-to-be med student?

Yes. That's right. You should be preparing too, in more ways than you think. 

Here are three things you should be doing now to prepare for medical school.

Take a class

Last semester, my husband took an Introduction to Medicine class and strongly felt like I should take it. This particular course was designed to give students greater insights and understanding into the medical profession and the application process for med school. Lectures were mostly given by practitioners in medicine.  

Learning about med school should not be just for your spouse

I was hesitant to enroll in the class because Blade often would come home with stories of the pictures or videos of surgeries that the doctors would share. This was not a good way to persuade me because the medical field is not for me for that very reason. I get pretty queasy when it comes to blood, needles, and procedures. But Blade assured me I could handle it and that the doctors also talked a lot about family life. Plus, the class was only one credit!

So I signed up for the class and let me tell you – Best. Decision. Ever.

Not only am I learning more about the requirements for med school applications, I am gaining inspired insights as to how I can help keep our family stable and strong during med school.

These doctors come in with years of experience of how to balance family life and work life. Other than God, who better to listen to when it comes to the unique position of being a couple going through med school together?

So, whether you are currently still working toward some type of degree or you are graduated and working, find the time to take a class like Intro to Medicine. I guarantee your husband will love you for it and you will be that much more prepared to know what to expect when med school rolls around.

Develop habits now to carry over

You know the saying, “Old habits die hard?” Well, I’d suggest making some habits so old that they will never die.

Specifically, I am referring to habits that you should start now with your spouse or fiancé.

My logic in this is if you make these habits now, it should be easier to carry over when you start medical school. Obviously, you will have to adjust a bit here or there because of schedules and time constraints, but if you make the important things habits now, it will be easier to place them as a priority when med school becomes a big part of your life.

Talk with your husband. Discuss things that you either already have going for you that you’d like to continue or things you want to start now.

Me and Blade hitting the rock wall for date night

Some habits that I want to carry over to med school include:

• Date night – once a week
• Studying the scriptures together each day (Even for just five minutes!)
• Couples prayer every day
• Adult conversations (Once we have kids, I think this is really important)

I talk more about habits to carry over to med school in my post Make it a Priority Now.

Mentally prepare

There are a lot of ways to mentally prepare for med school. One way that I would suggest is to find a hobby or two to focus on that you can put your energy into when it has been a long day and your spouse is still not home.

I have already discovered that the silence in the house can be daunting and overwhelming if you don’t have something to keep you busy.

My sister and I doing PiYo together

For me, I plan on writing and sewing. My sister is a Beachbody coach. One of my best friends loves to make crafts and scrapbook.

Whatever it is, find something you love and do it. Start now!

Hop on over to You Time to find other ways to pass the time while your sweetheart is at school.

What tips to do you have up your sleeve to prepare for medical school?