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Medical Spouse Support

The Best of Medical Spouse Support
ByAnn Marie March 31, 2021April 26, 2021

I’ve written a LOT about the medical spouse life, in hopes that I can be a source of support for those walking through the difficult days. And I keep writing about it because support of the medical spouse community remains an important part of my mission. Today I’m sharing some of my most popular and emotional posts that I’ve written along the way. I hope you find them helpful! married to a doctor, medical spouse support, medical spouse, doctor wife, medical student wife, medical resident

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Supporting a Spouse Through Residency Applications and Interviews – with Step-by-Step Instructions (and Templates)!
ByAnn Marie October 1, 2019January 30, 2020

You asked about the residency application process, and today, I’m answering. This process is NOT for the faint of heart. It’s busy, expensive, and stressful. And chances are, your spouse can probably (read: DEFINITELY) use your help. I’m reviewing how I helped my husband keep track of ev.ery.thing related to residency interviews, not to pat myself on the back, but to help you with ideas on how to contribute if you have the capacity. I’m also sharing our actual interview spreadsheets and templates for documenting each part of the process. residency applications, residency interviews, medical spouse, medical school

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Over Boards.
ByAnn Marie July 27, 2019January 31, 2020

Coping with the many exams one encounters during a medical training career is difficult at best. Let’s check out what those testing milestones are, and also get some tips on how to manage them as the doctor’s spouse. #marriedtomedicine #medicaltraining #boardexams

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The Enneagram & Me – The Story of an Enneagram Type Three
ByAnn Marie May 4, 2019October 25, 2022

Today, in an unusually personal and vulnerable post, I’m telling you how the Enneagram is transforming important parts of my life, in terms of my motherhood, marriage, professional, & spiritual journeys. Hopefully you can get some inspo, and at very least, relate to my many struggles as I work to move from an “average” to a “healthy” Three on the Enneagram. #enneagram #transformation #enneagramtypethree

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Interview with Jennifer Visitacion (MD Family Solutions)
ByAnn Marie April 13, 2019January 31, 2020

I was honored to get to sit down with Jennifer Visitacion – founder of MD Family Solutions – this week. In our conversation, you’ll hear my advice to other physician spouses beginning their journeys, how I balance motherhood with my own desires, and some challenges our family has faced and how we’ve overcome them. I hope our words can encourage and inspire others to diligently tackle the difficult phases in life as well as serve as a reminder that the difficult phases won’t last forever! physician families, doctor wife support, physician wife support

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5 Things No One Told You About Being Married to a Doctor
ByAnn Marie December 1, 2018April 26, 2021

Being married to a doctor comes with some perks, and also some interesting realizations about this particular “world.” Enjoy a look behind-the-scenes! 🙂
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