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 ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
Medical Spouse Survival Guide
Medical spouse survival guide identifies SDN content for spouses and partners navigating medical training or practice.
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Helping Your Kids Connect With Their Medical Parent
You’ve probably seen numerous articles discussing the medical marriage and what to expect during training. ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
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
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
Life Hacks for the Medical Family
In my previous article, “Division of Labor: How to Keep a Household Running While Your ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated August 21, 2026 by Amy Rakowczyk
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 ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
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 ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
Residency: The Interview and Selection Process
Residency applications! The light at the end of the tunnel, and the process that will ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
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 ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
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 ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
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 ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
You and Your Spouse: A Financial Team
Aside from long hours and lots of studying, the other guarantee in medical school is ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
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 ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated August 21, 2026 by Amy Rakowczyk
Making Time for Fun
For many student spouses, medical school can seem like a time “in limbo.” You are ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
Having Children In Medical School
When my husband was in medical school, we had a social gathering for medical students ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
Not “Ours” Anymore: Sharing Our Doctor Spouses
By Amy Rakowczyk One thing is certain during medical school: your medical spouse is going ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
Expectations: Defining What You Can Expect With Your Spouse
Updated September 6, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors. Expectations. The ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
How To Start A “Medwives” Support Group
By Amy Rakowczyk, SDN Staff Writer When my husband and I arrived in our new ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
