The demographics of medicine are changing. Almost half of all graduating medical students are now female, which means that our medical communities are seeing more and more male spouses and partners of female physicians. Dual-physician marriages are also becoming more prevalent, and same-sex partnerships are increasingly recognized within our community. ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated January 7, 2020 by Amy Rakowczyk
We’re a few months into the new medical year and wherever your spouse is at in their medical journey, they’re likely feeling stressed and overwhelmed. As their partner, it’s impossible for you to not be ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
When we matched for residency, our program brought us close to some good friends we have known since college. These are friends we have shared deep, heart-filled conversations with over the years, and they are ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
My boyfriend began medical school the same fall I began graduate school. We met the year before when we were both still awaiting our respective medical/graduate school interviews and acceptances. To our surprise, we had ... Read more
Meghan Taylor
Updated June 26, 2022 by Meghan Taylor
I resisted dating my long-time friend for months after it became obvious that we were “a thing” because we were about to graduate from college, and he was moving 12 hours away from me to ... Read more
Cassandra Hollman
Updated June 24, 2022 by Cassandra Hollman
Welcome to the new you—“The Doctor’s Spouse.” Yes, you have had your own identity up until this point, but now you are not only a Mrs. or Mr., you’re a Doctor’s Mrs. or Mr. Once ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 24, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
You’ve likely heard the rumors about the dreaded Intern Year. It’s the worst of the worst. Say goodbye to your partner and hello to lonely days and nights. But are the rumors really true? And ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 25, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
Med school can test a relationship. Lauren wrote in to ask us to what extent her love life should play a role in her selection of a medical school, and how we thought med school challenges ... Read more
The Short Coat Podcast
Updated June 25, 2022 by The Short Coat Podcast
Days Defined By The Medical Life Have you ever wondered what the day-to-day looks like for fellow medical spouses? On the outside, their lives may look organized and happy with ducks-in-a-row, but is that how ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
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
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
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
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
Updated January 9, 2022. The article was updated to correct formatting and minor grammatical errors. With the increasing age of students attending medical school (the American Association of Medical Colleges estimates that 10% of students ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brian Wu