How do I get a medical school boyfriend/girlfriend? Do I even want one?

Dear QMR, 
How do I get a medical school boyfriend/girlfriend? 
Sincerely, 
Hopeless Romantic

Dear Hopeless,
The question isn’t, “How do I get a medical school partner?” but, “Do I even want a partner in medicine?” There are both advantages and disadvantages to this, and you need to think about what you want. If your partner is in medicine, you can share the highs and lows of your work life with someone who truly understands the nuance of the profession, and this can provide an incredible support. At the same time, you will both be working in demanding professions, and it can be challenging to co-ordinate working in the same location, child care, vacation, and others. 

Below is a tried-and-true recipe for finding a medical school significant other. Proceed with caution, for with great power comes great responsibility:

Step 1: Make the decision and tell all of your friends and classmates that you would never date someone in medicine.
Step 2: Create an online dating profile (Tinder, Bumble, Grindr, whatever floats your boat) that not-so-subtly indicate you are in medicine. A photo of in you with your stethoscope, or looking extra cute in your scrubs, is perfect.
Step 3: DO NOT swipe right on any QMed interests when using aforementioned dating apps. You want your crush to know you are single and available, but still play hard to get.
Step 4: When your crush mentions seeing you in an online dating app, joke about how hard it is to meet people outside of medicine.
Step 5: Try to get closer to your crush: Start an interest group, Join MedsHouse, bribe Dr. Sanfilippo to putting you in an SGL with your crush. Do whatever it takes.
Step 6: If somehow, the above steps don’t work, just go to the MedLaw mingler and settle for a lawyer.


Good luck, 
Here’s Looking At You, Kid