Hi friends! I'm back with some more insight into the life of a medical school spouse. Years three and four are pretty different from the first two, as students are in rotations shadowing doctors in different specialties. As Matt is nearing the end of his time spent in classes, I thought it would be a … Continue reading Med School Spouse Interview: Year 3
The holidays are a busy time for everyone, and it's so easy to let hustle and bustle rob us of the season of celebration and rest that it should be! I'm looking forward to a break for Christmas, but I know my husband is focused on making it 'till the end of the semester, and … Continue reading 10 Ways to Help Your Student Doc Recharge During the Holidays
Hey friends! Med school is back in session for us, and it's reminding me of when we first moved to the east coast for Matt's master's program and eventually med school. There were so many unknowns, and I was desperate for resources and connections with others who were on this med school journey with me, … Continue reading Resources for the Medical Spouse
Hey friends! It has been a little crazy around here, but things are starting to get a little calmer so I'm hoping to blog more this summer! Matt is almost done with his first year of medical school, and I'm so proud of all his hard work and dedication. He is getting a much-deserved break … Continue reading Med School Spouse Interview: Year 2
Hey friends! As part of my diaries of a student doctor's wife series, I thought it would be fun to interview spouses from each year of med school to give a different take on what med school is really like! I hope it gives you a bit of insight and hope for those of you … Continue reading Med School Spouse Interview: Year 1
I don't know about you, but when I'm entering something new and unknown, it's comforting to hear from other people who have been through it and made it to the other side. When Matt was in the final stages of interviewing and in the process of getting accepted into medical school, I was desperate for … Continue reading Book Review: Prescription for the Doctor’s Wife
It's pretty fair to say that at some point in our lives, most of us will live on a pretty tight budget. Med students and their families are often in this phase for a while, since students spend 4 years in school, unable to work. Many people live completely off loans, so there's not much … Continue reading How to be generous on a budget
Hey friends, I cannot believe we are already into fall! Is it just me or was this the fastest summer ever? Things seem to get so busy so quickly and before you know it the semester will be over. With that in mind, I wanted to write about a topic I feel strongly about, especially … Continue reading Helping your student doctor rest
Hey friends! In honor of my hubby starting med school, I decided it would be the perfect time to blog about making friends in new places! While it's so exciting when your spouse finally gets into medical school, often it means moving to a totally new place where you may know few (if any) people. … Continue reading How to make friends in medical school
Hi friends, You may have noticed that the blog has been a little quieter since I wrapped up my year of monthly challenges earlier this summer. A lot has been going on in Matt's and my lives, and I wanted to share some big news! Some of you may know that my amazingly smart husband … Continue reading From the West to the East
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