Dating someone in a surgical residency program (or really, ANY residency) is something of a myth. So rare is the meeting/dating/marrying during residency formula that when Surgeon made his graduation speech, the loudest applause was when he mentioned meeting/dating/marrying yours truly.

Is 28 too old for medical school?

Starting medical school at age 28 would also help break the cycle of abuse endemic in medical education. Attending doctors — the ones who do most of the teaching — tend to be age 35 and older, while medical students can be as young as 23 when they enter the hospital setting, with no real-world work experience.

What year is the hardest in medical school?

year one Answer: The hardest year of medical school would be year one. The first year for a medical student is challenging on multiple levels including staying consistent, adjusting to workload, building schedules, and maintaining a solid GPA.