You, The Doctor’s Spouse
Welcome to the new you—“The Doctor’s Spouse.” Yes, you have had your own identity up ... Read more
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: May 3, 2018
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What To Expect: Intern Year
You’ve likely heard the rumors about the dreaded Intern Year. It’s the worst of the ... Read more
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: April 6, 2018
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 ... Read more
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: February 1, 2018
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 ... Read more
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: November 2, 2017
Life Hacks for the Medical Family
In my previous article, “Division of Labor: How to Keep a Household Running While Your ... Read more
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: October 5, 2017
Marriage and Medical School: The Pros and Cons of Balancing Both
Updated January 9, 2022. The article was updated to correct formatting and minor grammatical errors. ... Read more
Written by: Brian Wu
Published on: May 26, 2016
Chronicles of a Med Student: Reaching Out
I’m sorry, I can’t—I have to study. These are words that have become so routine ... Read more
Written by: Adelle
Published on: April 18, 2016
Love and Happiness… And Medicine? Our Experience in the Couples Match
We were in the same class in medical school. It was your typical story. Boy ... Read more
Written by: Kara Hessel
Published on: March 17, 2016
Marriage in Medical School: A Memoir (So Far)
During my senior year of college, I asked my girlfriend to marry me. We had ... Read more
Written by: Brent Schnipke
Published on: March 2, 2015
Married Medical Student: Prioritizing Date Night
Reposted from here with permission. As a tour guide on interview days for my school, the most ... Read more
Written by: Allison Lyle
Published on: October 29, 2014