The Male Medical Spouse
The demographics of medicine are changing. Almost half of all graduating medical students are now ... Read more
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: June 8, 2019
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Self-Care Is Not Selfish
We’re a few months into the new medical year and wherever your spouse is at ... Read more
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: October 4, 2018
How To Avoid The Comparison Game
When we matched for residency, our program brought us close to some good friends we ... Read more
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: September 6, 2018
Maintaining A Relationship When Both Partners Are In Medical or Graduate School
My boyfriend began medical school the same fall I began graduate school. We met the ... Read more
Written by: Meghan Taylor
Published on: September 5, 2018
Should You Consider a Long-Distance Relationship In Medical School?
I resisted dating my long-time friend for months after it became obvious that we were ... Read more
Written by: Cassandra Hollman
Published on: May 30, 2018
You, The Doctor’s Spouse
Welcome to the new you—“The Doctor’s Spouse.” Yes, you have had your own identity up ... Read more
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: May 3, 2018
What To Expect: Intern Year
You’ve likely heard the rumors about the dreaded Intern Year. It’s the worst of the ... Read more
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: April 6, 2018
Should You Consider Romance When Selecting a Med School?
Med school can test a relationship. Lauren wrote in to ask us to what extent ... Read more
Written by: The Short Coat Podcast
Published on: March 17, 2018
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 ... Read more
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: February 1, 2018
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
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: January 4, 2018
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
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: December 7, 2017
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
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: November 2, 2017
Life Hacks for the Medical Family
In my previous article, “Division of Labor: How to Keep a Household Running While Your ... Read more
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: October 5, 2017
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
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: August 3, 2017
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
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: April 11, 2017
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
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: January 5, 2017
Not “Ours” Anymore: Sharing Our Doctor Spouses
By Amy Rakowczyk One thing is certain during medical school: your medical spouse is going ... Read more
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: October 6, 2016
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
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: September 1, 2016
Marriage and Medical School: The Pros and Cons of Balancing Both
Updated January 9, 2022. The article was updated to correct formatting and minor grammatical errors. ... Read more
Written by: Brian Wu
Published on: May 26, 2016