A Guide to Pets During Medical School and Residency
Pets can be wonderfully rewarding companions. In fact, psychological and physical benefits in humans have been associated with animal interactions.1 …
5 Tips for Surviving Medical School
As you transition from being a premedical student to a bonafide medical student, it quickly becomes obvious that medical school …
What Is An Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Really Like?
Orthopaedic surgery is a specialty that has an intense reputation. It’s known for being competitive, for having a grueling training …
Coping With An Overwhelmed Spouse
In last month’s article, we addressed the big elephant in the room during medical training: mental health. Most of our medical …
Staying Afloat: 12 Tips for Juggling Research with Your Classes
Medical school can often feel like an impossible juggling act. Students are constantly struggling to keep all their “balls” in …
Dealing With The Unexpected
I’ve officially begun my interview trail! I’ll catalogue more about my experiences as I go, but just as I was …
A-Earners vs Life-Long Learners
The struggle of dental students to find academic balance It’s the morning of an exam. My fourth exam in five …
Self-Care Is Not Selfish
We’re a few months into the new medical year and wherever your spouse is at in their medical journey, they’re …
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 “a thing” because we were …
Finding Balance As A Mother and Surgeon
The same afternoon that I offered to write an article espousing all of my triumphs as a resident successfully balancing …
Applying to Medical School While Pregnant
I applied early as a non-traditional and disadvantaged student. I applied myself to repair my GPA, retake the MCAT, and …
What To Expect: Intern Year
You’ve likely heard the rumors about the dreaded Intern Year. It’s the worst of the worst. Say goodbye to your …
Q&A with Dr. James Dahle, Emergency Medicine, Founder of White Coat Investor
Dr. James Dahle is a practicing emergency physician and founder of White Coat Investor, a website in which he shares …
Should You Consider Romance When Selecting a Med School?
Med school can test a relationship. Lauren wrote in to ask us to what extent her love life should play a …
A Few Practical Thoughts for Dealing with Death in Medicine
Death is an unfortunately common event in the field of medicine. How do you deal with it? How do you …
Med Student Parents, Part 2 | Plan for Debt but Don’t Worry
This time, a mom’s point of view. On our last show, we fielded a question from Courtney who wants to …
The Top 3 Myths About Medical School
Maybe you have been watching Untold Stories of the E.R. on loop, and you are expecting non-stop action during your …
“We Don’t Carry Gloves in Your Size”
Reasons women should not pursue surgery discredited Before I even started medical school, I knew I wanted to be a …
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 for fellow medical spouses? On …
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 attention and efforts on what …