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Training in a Big City by Julie Muchnick

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Every year medical school hopefuls and students research the country for that perfect combination of a great program in an ideal location.  Many of those begin this search by crossing off their list all large metropolitan areas in fear that living there will only intensify the hardships of medical training.  However, spending those years in a city like New York can also be a wonderful once-in-a-lifetime experience.  This was an easy choice for us to make, as we both grew up in New York and were looking forward to exploring it further as adults. While deciding to stay in the city... »

And Now a Word From…the Dawkter’s Wife by Jennifer Hussey

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The scene: It’s Valentine’s Day. You look around, and once again your spouse is gone. Your choice: Feel sorry for yourself and wallow in your misery or take the opportunity to tell yourself that you deserve to celebrate yourself. Here are a few suggestions for giving yourself the Valentine’s Day you deserve. One of the first things that the commercials remind you about... »

New Year, New Me by Kristen Math

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The plan was to live as if we were still in training once fellowship was over. My husband and I imagined paying off all of our debt in the first 5 years and accumulating enough savings to buy land, a house in Germany and travel to Disney World each year. Do you see where this is going? Obviously, our expectations were a little high.... »


How Some Programs Make it Work by Cheri Milligan

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“What specialty is your husband in?” “Neurosurgery” “Oh, I’m so sorry!” If I have to hear that conversation one more time when meeting a residents’ wife that I don’t know I might just have to hurt someone. Neurosurgery gets such a bad rap. “The... »

Medical School in the Caribbean…is it right for your family? by Sylvia Siegel

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There I was, sitting on a cramped plane holding my son, then two and a half months old. My husband and I were talking excitedly. We couldn't wait to get there. What would it be like? ... »

Hello Textbook, Goodbye Spouse? by Angela DeBernardo

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I bet many of you are breathing a sigh of relief right now.  You’ve gotten in to medical school.  Finally!  You are done with MCATs, application essays and interviews.  No more prep work.  Sure, the work ahead will be tough,... »