A new year is upon us! Fresh beginnings bring a revitalized energy to refocus our attention and efforts on what really matters to us. What do we really want to be spending our time on? ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
You’ve probably seen numerous articles discussing the medical marriage and what to expect during training. However, another aspect of medical life that often goes overlooked is when children are part of the medical family. While ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
10-24 hour shifts. Call days. Night float. Step prep. Away rotations. The nature of medical training involves long and sometimes stressful days. On a typical day, your spouse might leave for work as the sun ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
In my previous article, “Division of Labor: How to Keep a Household Running While Your Spouse is In Training,” I discussed ways you and your spouse can start the conversation about addressing and assigning all ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
By Amy Rakowczyk, SDN Staff Writer One of the biggest challenges that arises during medical school is actually all of the non-medical school “stuff”: namely, household duties and chores. How much help can you expect ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
If your spouse’s medical studies have recently brought you to a new city, or to a new community within a familiar city, you will need to search for new friends and support groups. Medical school ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
Residency applications! The light at the end of the tunnel, and the process that will chart the course for the next 3+ years of your life and your spouse’s medical career. No big deal, or ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
By Amy Rakowczyk, SDN Staff Writer With Step 1 completed, and hopefully after a little R&R, your spouse is ready to get out there and try their hard-won knowledge in the clinics! Also coming up, ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
By Amy Rakowczyk, SDN Staff Writer Congratulations! You are now officially a Medical Spouse. This is a highly rewarding, and also a highly challenging role. You’ve undoubtedly heard that “medical school is hard” and that ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
It’s almost here! The day you’ve been waiting for! Before we talk about how to get yourself prepared for this momentous day, let’s reflect back and acknowledge all the hurdles you’ve already jumped over to ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
Aside from long hours and lots of studying, the other guarantee in medical school is financial stress. Unless you are fortunate enough to have a spouse whose medical education is paid for and you have ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
Happy New Year from Student Doctor Network! I have always loved the beginning of a new year. It’s a time to reflect on the past, look ahead to the future, find a fresh perspective on ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
For many student spouses, medical school can seem like a time “in limbo.” You are waiting for something, but not quite sure for what. Perhaps it’s waiting for med school to be over, waiting for ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
When my husband was in medical school, we had a social gathering for medical students and their spouses (part of our Medwives Group) as a way to meet new people as well as offer support. ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
By Amy Rakowczyk One thing is certain during medical school: your medical spouse is going to study and work a lot of hours. This is a necessary part of becoming a doctor. They need years ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
Updated September 6, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors. Expectations. The subtleties between two people often go unexplored and rarely discussed, but play a huge part in determining the happiness of ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
By Amy Rakowczyk, SDN Staff Writer When my husband and I arrived in our new city of Columbus, Ohio for him to begin his medical training, we didn’t know what to expect, but we knew ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk