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Relationships

Relationships refers to interpersonal, family, peer, or professional relationships during training or practice.

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Medical Spouse

Medical (MD/DO)

The Male Medical Spouse

The demographics of medicine are changing. Almost half of all graduating medical students are now ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

Updated January 7, 2020 by Amy Rakowczyk

Medical Spouse

Pre-Health

Self-Care Is Not Selfish

We’re a few months into the new medical year and wherever your spouse is at ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk

Medical Spouse

Medical School

How To Avoid The Comparison Game

When we matched for residency, our program brought us close to some good friends we ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk

medical and graduate student relationship

Pre-Health

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

Meghan Taylor

Updated June 26, 2022 by Meghan Taylor

long-distance relationship in medical school

Medical School

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

Cassandra Hollman

Updated June 24, 2022 by Cassandra Hollman

Medical Spouse

Medical (MD/DO)

You, The Doctor’s Spouse

Welcome to the new you—“The Doctor’s Spouse.” Yes, you have had your own identity up ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

Updated June 24, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk

Medical Spouse

Residency and The Match

What To Expect: Intern Year

You’ve likely heard the rumors about the dreaded Intern Year. It’s the worst of the ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

Updated June 25, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk

bropoalypse

Medical School

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

The Short Coat Podcast

Updated June 25, 2022 by The Short Coat Podcast

Medical Spouse

Medical School

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

Amy Rakowczyk

Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk

Medical Spouse

Medical School

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

Medical School

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

Medical Spouse

Medical School

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

Medical Spouse

Medical School

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 June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk

Medical Spouse

Medical School

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

Medical Spouse

Medical School

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

Medical Spouse

Medical School

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 June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk

Medical Spouse

Medical School

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

Medical Spouse

Medical School

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

marriage and medical school

Medical School

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

Brian Wu

Updated June 26, 2022 by Brian Wu

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