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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Division of Labor: How to Keep a Household Running While Your Spouse is In Training
By Amy Rakowczyk, SDN Staff Writer One of the biggest challenges that arises during medical school is actually all of …
How To Make New Friends and Find A Community
If your spouse’s medical studies have recently brought you to a new city, or to a new community within a …
Residency: The Interview and Selection Process
Residency applications! The light at the end of the tunnel, and the process that will chart the course for the …
What to Expect as a Med School Spouse: Years 3 and 4
By Amy Rakowczyk, SDN Staff Writer With Step 1 completed, and hopefully after a little R&R, your spouse is ready …
What to Expect as a Med School Spouse: Years 1 and 2
By Amy Rakowczyk, SDN Staff Writer Congratulations! You are now officially a Medical Spouse. This is a highly rewarding, and …
The Match: A Guide for the Big Day
It’s almost here! The day you’ve been waiting for! Before we talk about how to get yourself prepared for this …
Sustainability: How Your Partnership Can Survive and Flourish During a Medical Education and Career
Happy New Year from Student Doctor Network! I have always loved the beginning of a new year. It’s a time …
Having Children In Medical School
When my husband was in medical school, we had a social gathering for medical students and their spouses (part of …
Not “Ours” Anymore: Sharing Our Doctor Spouses
By Amy Rakowczyk One thing is certain during medical school: your medical spouse is going to study and work a …
Expectations: Defining What You Can Expect With Your Spouse
By Amy Rakowczyk, SDN Staff Writer Expectations. The subtleties between two people that often go unexplored and rarely discussed, but …
How To Start A “Medwives” Support Group
By Amy Rakowczyk, SDN Staff Writer When my husband and I arrived in our new city of Columbus, Ohio for …