Handling Awkward Comments
It happened again over the holidays. Your Great-Aunt Bertha made another snide comment about “how ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
January 6, 2020
It happened again over the holidays. Your Great-Aunt Bertha made another snide comment about “how ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
January 6, 2020
Are you considering going into Internal Medicine? Let’s take a look at what IM is ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
October 15, 2019
Have you heard of “IGB”? I wasn’t aware of this term until I joined the ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
September 30, 2019
The medical journey is filled with many new experiences and challenges. The financial commitment of ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
August 2, 2019
The demographics of medicine are changing. Almost half of all graduating medical students are now ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
June 8, 2019
Orthopaedic surgery is a specialty that has an intense reputation. It’s known for being competitive, ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
May 6, 2019
Is it possible to find happiness after a disappointing Match? The resounding answer is YES! ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
April 5, 2019
In last month’s article, we addressed the big elephant in the room during medical training: mental ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
March 1, 2019
Recently, my husband’s residency class was required to take a “Risk of Burnout” questionnaire. At ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
February 6, 2019
Happy 2019!! The beginning of a new year always brings about an air of reflection, ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
January 3, 2019
Yay! The holidays are here! Time to cozy up and enjoy some wonderful seasonal traditions. ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
December 6, 2018
How to find friends outside of the medical world A big part of surviving medical ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
November 1, 2018
We’re a few months into the new medical year and wherever your spouse is at ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
October 4, 2018
When we matched for residency, our program brought us close to some good friends we ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
September 6, 2018
Can you recall moments in your adolescence when you were completely living in the moment, ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
August 2, 2018
You and your spouse are investing a significant amount of time, energy, and money into ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
July 5, 2018
Medical training is a significant investment for both you and your spouse. It’s an investment ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
June 7, 2018
Welcome to the new you—“The Doctor’s Spouse.” Yes, you have had your own identity up ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
May 3, 2018
You’ve likely heard the rumors about the dreaded Intern Year. It’s the worst of the ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
April 6, 2018