In addition to the more obvious physician characteristics (high intelligence, highly motivated, strong income potential), doctors make good partners because of their personalities, according to the aforementioned BMJ Open study.

Is it hard to be married to a doctor?

Yes, being married to a doctor is hard. Being married to a doctor is hard. But it can also be incredibly rewarding, knowing that by supporting your spouse and sacrificing time with them, youre also helping to take care of those in need of medical help.

Are doctors usually married?

About 80% of physicians are married, according to a recent online survey, and these doctors often marry other doctors or other health professionals. Meanwhile, 35% of male doctors are married to nonphysician health professionals, and 11% of women physicians are married to such health professionals.

Why do doctors marry so late?

Doctors have a schedule on paper only. Most of the time, they are delayed because of some emergency and are also on call 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. This creates a major problem for the spouse as they are left to hold the fort on the home front.