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It happened again over the holidays. Your Great-Aunt Bertha made another snide comment about “how ... Read more
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Updated June 23, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
It happened again over the holidays. Your Great-Aunt Bertha made another snide comment about “how ... Read more
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Updated June 23, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
Are you considering going into Internal Medicine? Let’s take a look at what IM is ... Read more
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Updated October 15, 2019 by Amy Rakowczyk
Have you heard of “IGB”? I wasn’t aware of this term until I joined the ... Read more
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Updated June 23, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
The medical journey is filled with many new experiences and challenges. The financial commitment of ... Read more
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Updated June 23, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
The demographics of medicine are changing. Almost half of all graduating medical students are now ... Read more
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Updated January 7, 2020 by Amy Rakowczyk
Orthopaedic surgery is a specialty that has an intense reputation. It’s known for being competitive, ... Read more
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Updated April 30, 2020 by Amy Rakowczyk
Is it possible to find happiness after a disappointing Match? The resounding answer is YES! ... Read more
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Updated June 23, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
In last month’s article, we addressed the big elephant in the room during medical training: mental ... Read more
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Updated January 7, 2020 by Amy Rakowczyk
Recently, my husband’s residency class was required to take a “Risk of Burnout” questionnaire. At ... Read more
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Updated June 23, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
Happy 2019!! The beginning of a new year always brings about an air of reflection, ... Read more
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Updated June 24, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
Yay! The holidays are here! Time to cozy up and enjoy some wonderful seasonal traditions. ... Read more
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Updated June 24, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
How to find friends outside of the medical world A big part of surviving medical ... Read more
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Updated June 24, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
We’re a few months into the new medical year and wherever your spouse is at ... Read more
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Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
When we matched for residency, our program brought us close to some good friends we ... Read more
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Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
Can you recall moments in your adolescence when you were completely living in the moment, ... Read more
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Updated January 7, 2020 by Amy Rakowczyk
You and your spouse are investing a significant amount of time, energy, and money into ... Read more
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Updated June 24, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
Medical training is a significant investment for both you and your spouse. It’s an investment ... Read more
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Updated June 24, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
Welcome to the new you—“The Doctor’s Spouse.” Yes, you have had your own identity up ... Read more
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Updated June 24, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
You’ve likely heard the rumors about the dreaded Intern Year. It’s the worst of the ... Read more
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Updated June 25, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
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