What Is An Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Really Like?
Orthopaedic surgery is a speciality that has an intense reputation. It’s known for being competitive, for having a grueling training …
How To Cope With A Disappointing Match
Is it possible to find happiness after a disappointing Match? The resounding answer is YES! We’ll help you get from …
Coping With An Overwhelmed Spouse
In last month’s article, we addressed the big elephant in the room during medical training: mental health. Most of our medical …
Overwhelmed In Training
Recently, my husband’s residency class was required to take a “Risk of Burnout” questionnaire. At the end of the assessment …
New Year, New Beginnings
Happy 2019!! The beginning of a new year always brings about an air of reflection, renewal, and transformation. Is this …
An In-Training Gift Guide
Yay! The holidays are here! Time to cozy up and enjoy some wonderful seasonal traditions. Except there’s one slight snag …
Surviving Without A Medical Community
How to find friends outside of the medical world A big part of surviving medical school and training as a …
Self-Care Is Not Selfish
We’re a few months into the new medical year and wherever your spouse is at in their medical journey, they’re …
How To Avoid The Comparison Game
When we matched for residency, our program brought us close to some good friends we have known since college. These …
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, not caring or thinking much …
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 medical training. You’ve take on …
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 of time and money so …
You, The Doctor’s Spouse
Welcome to the new you—“The Doctor’s Spouse.” Yes, you have had your own identity up until this point, but now …
What To Expect: Intern Year
You’ve likely heard the rumors about the dreaded Intern Year. It’s the worst of the worst. Say goodbye to your …
How To Manage A Cross-Country Move
The medical journey offers many opportunities to make some big moves, whether it’s to start medical school, residency, fellowship, or …
A Day In The Life Of A Medical Spouse
Days Defined By The Medical Life Have you ever wondered what the day-to-day looks like for fellow medical spouses? On …
5 Things To Do Today To Connect With Your Medical Spouse
A new year is upon us! Fresh beginnings bring a revitalized energy to refocus our attention and efforts on what …
Helping Your Kids Connect With Their Medical Parent
You’ve probably seen numerous articles discussing the medical marriage and what to expect during training. However, another aspect of medical …
When You Start To Grow Apart: Challenges of a Medical Marriage
10-24 hour shifts. Call days. Night float. Step prep. Away rotations. The nature of medical training involves long and sometimes …
Life Hacks for the Medical Family
In my previous article, “Division of Labor: How to Keep a Household Running While Your Spouse is In Training,” I …