Medical Handling Awkward Comments Amy Rakowczyk Posted onJan 6, 2020 at 12:00 PM 0 Comments It happened again over the holidays. Your Great-Aunt Bertha made another snide comment about “how nice” it must be that … Read more…
Medical Transitioning to “It Gets Better” Amy Rakowczyk Posted onSep 30, 2019 at 9:00 AM 0 Comments Have you heard of “IGB”? I wasn’t aware of this term until I joined the Lives of Doctor’s Wives Facebook … Read more…
Medical Using Government Assistance During Medical School Amy Rakowczyk Posted onAug 2, 2019 at 11:32 AM 3 Comments The medical journey is filled with many new experiences and challenges. The financial commitment of a medical career choice is … Read more…
Medical The Male Medical Spouse Amy Rakowczyk Posted onJun 8, 2019 at 9:33 PM 1 Comments The demographics of medicine are changing. Almost half of all graduating medical students are now female, which means that our … Read more…
MedicalPodiatry How To Cope With A Disappointing Match Amy Rakowczyk Posted onApr 5, 2019 at 10:04 PM 0 Comments Is it possible to find happiness after a disappointing Match? The resounding answer is YES! We’ll help you get from … Read more…
Medical Coping With An Overwhelmed Spouse Amy Rakowczyk Posted onMar 1, 2019 at 9:32 PM 0 Comments In last month’s article, we addressed the big elephant in the room during medical training: mental health. Most of our medical … Read more…
Medical Overwhelmed In Training Amy Rakowczyk Posted onFeb 6, 2019 at 9:48 PM 0 Comments Recently, my husband’s residency class was required to take a “Risk of Burnout” questionnaire. At the end of the assessment … Read more…
Medical New Year, New Beginnings Amy Rakowczyk Posted onJan 3, 2019 at 9:13 PM 0 Comments Happy 2019!! The beginning of a new year always brings about an air of reflection, renewal, and transformation. Is this … Read more…
Medical An In-Training Gift Guide Amy Rakowczyk Posted onDec 6, 2018 at 9:12 PM 0 Comments Yay! The holidays are here! Time to cozy up and enjoy some wonderful seasonal traditions. Except there’s one slight snag … Read more…
Medical Surviving Without A Medical Community Amy Rakowczyk Posted onNov 1, 2018 at 6:55 AM 0 Comments How to find friends outside of the medical world A big part of surviving medical school and training as a … Read more…
AudiologyDentalMedicalMoreOccupational TherapyOptometryPharmacyPhysical TherapyPodiatryPsychology and Social WelfareSpeech-Language PathologyVeterinary Medicine Self-Care Is Not Selfish Amy Rakowczyk Posted onOct 4, 2018 at 10:45 PM 0 Comments We’re a few months into the new medical year and wherever your spouse is at in their medical journey, they’re … Read more…
AudiologyDentalMedicalMoreOccupational TherapyOptometryPharmacyPhysical TherapyPodiatryPsychology and Social WelfareSpeech-Language PathologyVeterinary Medicine How To Avoid The Comparison Game Amy Rakowczyk Posted onSep 6, 2018 at 9:24 PM 1 Comments When we matched for residency, our program brought us close to some good friends we have known since college. These … Read more…
Medical Living In The Unknown: Part of Life As A Med Spouse Amy Rakowczyk Posted onAug 2, 2018 at 2:55 PM 0 Comments Can you recall moments in your adolescence when you were completely living in the moment, not caring or thinking much … Read more…
DentalMedicalPharmacyMorePodiatryVeterinary Medicine 5 Rules for Protecting Your Family’s Financial Future, Part II Amy Rakowczyk Posted onJul 5, 2018 at 2:44 PM 0 Comments You and your spouse are investing a significant amount of time, energy, and money into medical training. You’ve take on … Read more…
AudiologyDentalMedicalMoreOccupational TherapyOptometryPharmacyPhysical TherapyPodiatryPsychology and Social WelfareSpeech-Language PathologyVeterinary Medicine 5 Rules for Protecting Your Family’s Financial Future, Part I Amy Rakowczyk Posted onJun 7, 2018 at 9:42 PM 0 Comments Medical training is a significant investment for both you and your spouse. It’s an investment of time and money so … Read more…
AudiologyDentalMedicalMoreOccupational TherapyOptometryPharmacyPhysical TherapyPodiatryVeterinary Medicine You, The Doctor’s Spouse Amy Rakowczyk Posted onMay 3, 2018 at 8:25 AM 0 Comments Welcome to the new you—“The Doctor’s Spouse.” Yes, you have had your own identity up until this point, but now … Read more…
MedicalPodiatry What To Expect: Intern Year Amy Rakowczyk Posted onApr 5, 2018 at 7:45 PM 2 Comments You’ve likely heard the rumors about the dreaded Intern Year. It’s the worst of the worst. Say goodbye to your … Read more…
AudiologyDentalMedicalMoreOccupational TherapyOptometryPharmacyPhysical TherapyPodiatryPsychology and Social WelfareVeterinary Medicine How To Manage A Cross-Country Move Amy Rakowczyk Posted onMar 1, 2018 at 7:02 AM 0 Comments The medical journey offers many opportunities to make some big moves, whether it’s to start medical school, residency, fellowship, or … Read more…
Medical A Day In The Life Of A Medical Spouse Amy Rakowczyk Posted onFeb 1, 2018 at 7:33 AM 0 Comments Days Defined By The Medical Life Have you ever wondered what the day-to-day looks like for fellow medical spouses? On … Read more…
Medical 5 Things To Do Today To Connect With Your Medical Spouse Amy Rakowczyk Posted onJan 4, 2018 at 3:07 PM 0 Comments A new year is upon us! Fresh beginnings bring a revitalized energy to refocus our attention and efforts on what … Read more…