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Amy Rakowczyk

Amy Rakowczyk is a medical spouse, mother, writer, singer, and former voice instructor. She currently resides in Galveston, TX with her husband and two young daughters. She enjoys helping other spouses navigate the world of medicine and actively participates in support groups and activities. Her husband is a Family Medicine resident at UTMB Galveston and did his medical training at The Ohio State University. She is an author of a chapter of Career and Life Planning Guidebook for Medical Residents: The best part of your journey is about to begin (10th Edition)
Medical Spouse

Medical School

Handling Awkward Comments

It happened again over the holidays. Your Great-Aunt Bertha made another snide comment about “how ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

Updated June 23, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk

IM resident with patient and family

Medical (MD/DO)

What’s an Internal Medicine Residency Really Like?

Are you considering going into Internal Medicine? Let’s take a look at what IM is ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

Updated October 15, 2019 by Amy Rakowczyk

Medical Spouse

Medical (MD/DO)

Transitioning to “It Gets Better”

Have you heard of “IGB”? I wasn’t aware of this term until I joined the ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

Updated June 23, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk

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Money

Using Government Assistance During Medical School

The medical journey is filled with many new experiences and challenges. The financial commitment of ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

Updated June 23, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk

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Medical (MD/DO)

The Male Medical Spouse

The demographics of medicine are changing. Almost half of all graduating medical students are now ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

Updated January 7, 2020 by Amy Rakowczyk

orthopaedic surgery residency

Medical (MD/DO)

What Is An Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Really Like?

Orthopaedic surgery is a specialty that has an intense reputation. It’s known for being competitive, ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

Updated February 19, 2026 by Amy Rakowczyk

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Residency and The Match

How To Cope With A Disappointing Match

Is it possible to find happiness after a disappointing Match? The resounding answer is YES! ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

Updated June 23, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk

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Medical (MD/DO)

Coping With An Overwhelmed Spouse

In last month’s article, we addressed the big elephant in the room during medical training: mental ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

Updated January 7, 2020 by Amy Rakowczyk

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Overwhelmed In Training

Recently, my husband’s residency class was required to take a “Risk of Burnout” questionnaire. At ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

Updated June 23, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk

Medical Spouse

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New Year, New Beginnings

Happy 2019!! The beginning of a new year always brings about an air of reflection, ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

Updated June 24, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk

Medical Spouse

Money

An In-Training Gift Guide

Yay! The holidays are here! Time to cozy up and enjoy some wonderful seasonal traditions. ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

Updated June 24, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk

Medical Spouse

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Surviving Without A Medical Community

How to find friends outside of the medical world A big part of surviving medical ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

Updated June 24, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk

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Pre-Health

Self-Care Is Not Selfish

We’re a few months into the new medical year and wherever your spouse is at ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk

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Medical School

How To Avoid The Comparison Game

When we matched for residency, our program brought us close to some good friends we ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk

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Living In The Unknown: Part of Life As A Med Spouse

Can you recall moments in your adolescence when you were completely living in the moment, ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

Updated January 7, 2020 by Amy Rakowczyk

Medical Spouse

Money

5 Rules for Protecting Your Family’s Financial Future, Part II

You and your spouse are investing a significant amount of time, energy, and money into ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

Updated June 24, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk

Medical Spouse

Money

5 Rules for Protecting Your Family’s Financial Future, Part I

Medical training is a significant investment for both you and your spouse. It’s an investment ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

Updated June 24, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk

Medical Spouse

Medical (MD/DO)

You, The Doctor’s Spouse

Welcome to the new you—“The Doctor’s Spouse.” Yes, you have had your own identity up ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

Updated June 24, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk

Medical Spouse

Residency and The Match

What To Expect: Intern Year

You’ve likely heard the rumors about the dreaded Intern Year. It’s the worst of the ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

Updated June 25, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk

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