Handling Awkward Comments
It happened again over the holidays. Your Great-Aunt Bertha made another snide comment about “how ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 23, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
Spouse
Spouse refers to married partners and family life during health professions training or practice.
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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
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
How To Manage A Cross-Country Move
The medical journey offers many opportunities to make some big moves, whether it’s to start ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
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 August 21, 2026 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
I Want You Tibia My Valentine
Valentine’s Day can be hard for med students, medical professionals, and their spouses because all ... Read more
Allie Hutchison
Updated June 26, 2022 by Allie Hutchison
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
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
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
