Amy Rakowczyk 
It happened again over the holidays. Your Great-Aunt Bertha made another snide comment about “how nice” it must be that you don’t need to work since you are married to a doctor. Or your annoying cousin Steve asked what it feels like to be “less of a man” because your ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 23, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
Are you considering going into Internal Medicine? Let’s take a look at what IM is and what you can expect from an IM residency. What is Internal Medicine? Internal Medicine is a broad speciality that ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated October 15, 2019 by Amy Rakowczyk
Have you heard of “IGB”? I wasn’t aware of this term until I joined the Lives of Doctor’s Wives Facebook group back when my husband was in medical school. Many posts referred to “IGB”. I ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 23, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
The medical journey is filled with many new experiences and challenges. The financial commitment of a medical career choice is frequently overlooked and can sneak up and surprise us. Medical school and residency are called ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 23, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
The demographics of medicine are changing. Almost half of all graduating medical students are now female, which means that our medical communities are seeing more and more male spouses and partners of female physicians. Dual-physician ... 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, for having a grueling training process and incredibly arduous schedule, and for requiring a good deal of personal sacrifice in ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated February 19, 2026 by Amy Rakowczyk
Is it possible to find happiness after a disappointing Match? The resounding answer is YES! We’ll help you get from a place of defeat to one of acceptance, and even excitement, about what’s to come. ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 23, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
In last month’s article, we addressed the big elephant in the room during medical training: mental health. Most of our medical partners will experience overwork and exhaustion at some point during training. Considering the incredible amount ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated January 7, 2020 by Amy Rakowczyk
Recently, my husband’s residency class was required to take a “Risk of Burnout” questionnaire. At the end of the assessment a number flashed up on the screen–a hotline for suicide prevention and therapy. I think ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 23, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
Happy 2019!! The beginning of a new year always brings about an air of reflection, renewal, and transformation. Is this the year you’ll finally [fill in the blank]? Eat better, get in shape, chase that ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 24, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
Yay! The holidays are here! Time to cozy up and enjoy some wonderful seasonal traditions. Except there’s one slight snag that might be holding you back from really partaking all the holiday merriment. That little ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 24, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
How to find friends outside of the medical world A big part of surviving medical school and training as a medical spouse is having support. It’s way too challenging to do on your own. You ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 24, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
We’re a few months into the new medical year and wherever your spouse is at in their medical journey, they’re likely feeling stressed and overwhelmed. As their partner, it’s impossible for you to not be ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
When we matched for residency, our program brought us close to some good friends we have known since college. These are friends we have shared deep, heart-filled conversations with over the years, and they are ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
Can you recall moments in your adolescence when you were completely living in the moment, not caring or thinking much about the future? The future seemed, like, forever away. Plus, you just wanted to enjoy ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated January 7, 2020 by Amy Rakowczyk
You and your spouse are investing a significant amount of time, energy, and money into medical training. You’ve take on this investment with the expectation that it will pay off in the long run, when ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 24, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
Medical training is a significant investment for both you and your spouse. It’s an investment of time and money so that one day you will have a secure and well-paying lifelong profession. Your financial timeline ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 24, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
Welcome to the new you—“The Doctor’s Spouse.” Yes, you have had your own identity up until this point, but now you are not only a Mrs. or Mr., you’re a Doctor’s Mrs. or Mr. Once ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 24, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
You’ve likely heard the rumors about the dreaded Intern Year. It’s the worst of the worst. Say goodbye to your partner and hello to lonely days and nights. But are the rumors really true? And ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 25, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk