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Amy Rakowczyk

Amy Rakowczyk is a medical spouse, mother, writer, singer, and former voice instructor. She currently resides in Galveston, TX with her husband and two young daughters. She enjoys helping other spouses navigate the world of medicine and actively participates in support groups and activities. Her husband is a Family Medicine resident at UTMB Galveston and did his medical training at The Ohio State University. She is an author of a chapter of Career and Life Planning Guidebook for Medical Residents: The best part of your journey is about to begin (10th Edition)
Medical Spouse

Medical School

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

IM resident with patient and family

Medical

What’s an Internal Medicine Residency Really Like?

Are you considering going into Internal Medicine? Let’s take a look at what IM is ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

October 15, 2019

Medical Spouse

Medical

Transitioning to “It Gets Better”

Have you heard of “IGB”? I wasn’t aware of this term until I joined the ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

September 30, 2019

Medical Spouse

Money

Using Government Assistance During Medical School

The medical journey is filled with many new experiences and challenges. The financial commitment of ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

August 2, 2019

Medical Spouse

Medical

The Male Medical Spouse

The demographics of medicine are changing. Almost half of all graduating medical students are now ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

June 8, 2019

orthopaedic surgery residency

Medical

What Is An Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Really Like?

Orthopaedic surgery is a specialty that has an intense reputation. It’s known for being competitive, ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

May 6, 2019

Medical Spouse

Residency and The Match

How To Cope With A Disappointing Match

Is it possible to find happiness after a disappointing Match? The resounding answer is YES! ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

April 5, 2019

Medical Spouse

Medical

Coping With An Overwhelmed Spouse

In last month’s article, we addressed the big elephant in the room during medical training: mental ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

March 1, 2019

Medical Spouse

Medical School

Overwhelmed In Training

Recently, my husband’s residency class was required to take a “Risk of Burnout” questionnaire. At ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

February 6, 2019

Medical Spouse

Medical School

New Year, New Beginnings

Happy 2019!! The beginning of a new year always brings about an air of reflection, ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

January 3, 2019

Medical Spouse

Money

An In-Training Gift Guide

Yay! The holidays are here! Time to cozy up and enjoy some wonderful seasonal traditions. ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

December 6, 2018

Medical Spouse

Medical School

Surviving Without A Medical Community

How to find friends outside of the medical world A big part of surviving medical ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

November 1, 2018

Medical Spouse

Pre-Health

Self-Care Is Not Selfish

We’re a few months into the new medical year and wherever your spouse is at ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

October 4, 2018

Medical Spouse

Medical School

How To Avoid The Comparison Game

When we matched for residency, our program brought us close to some good friends we ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

September 6, 2018

Medical Spouse

Medical

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, ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

August 2, 2018

Medical Spouse

Money

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 ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

July 5, 2018

Medical Spouse

Money

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 ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

June 7, 2018

Medical Spouse

Medical

You, The Doctor’s Spouse

Welcome to the new you—“The Doctor’s Spouse.” Yes, you have had your own identity up ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

May 3, 2018

Medical Spouse

Residency and The Match

What To Expect: Intern Year

You’ve likely heard the rumors about the dreaded Intern Year. It’s the worst of the ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

April 6, 2018

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