Handling Awkward Comments
It happened again over the holidays. Your Great-Aunt Bertha made another snide comment about “how nice” it must be that …
What’s an Internal Medicine Residency Really Like?
Are you considering going into Internal Medicine? Let’s take a look at what IM is and what you can expect …
Transitioning to “It Gets Better”
Have you heard of “IGB”? I wasn’t aware of this term until I joined the Lives of Doctor’s Wives Facebook …
Using Government Assistance During Medical School
The medical journey is filled with many new experiences and challenges. The financial commitment of a medical career choice is …
The Male Medical Spouse
The demographics of medicine are changing. Almost half of all graduating medical students are now female, which means that our …
What Is An Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Really Like?
Orthopaedic surgery is a specialty 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 …