Tag: physician marriages
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Leaving Work Stress at the Door: Transition Rituals After Work
Here is how to leave work stress at work: pick a short, repeatable ritual that marks the end of the workday, match it to the time you have before reentry, and agree on it with your spouse. No single ritual beats the rest, so the ideas below run in the order they tend to happen,…
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Match Day and Your Marriage
Quick answer: As a match day spouse, expect results to be released on the Friday of Match Week, expect mixed feelings whatever the outcome, and agree a working plan for where you will live soon after, not months later. The day is short, but the choices that follow shape the first year of residency. If…
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The Couples Match Explained
Two applicants, different specialties, hopes of the same city: how does the couples match work? Each partner applies separately, then the linked rank lists let the algorithm match them only to a pair of programs where both receive offers. If you are married to a doctor heading into residency applications, the sections below correct the…
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How to Protect Family Time When Your Spouse Works Long Hours
Quick answer: Here is how to protect family time when spouse works long hours: pick a few anchors, such as a meal, a bedtime and a weekend block, and move them when the hours move instead of trying to be present every evening. The approach suits couples whose schedules are demanding but not fully predictable.…
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Physician Marriages
Situation What is supported Planning use Couples Match Any two applicants can enter the NRMP Main Match as a couple. Both partners link participation and pay an additional Couple’s Fee. The couple is matched to the most preferred pair of programs where each partner is offered a position. Decide together before registration and budget for…
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Marriage During Residency Guide
Quick answer: Marriage during residency is workable, but it takes planning around long hours, night rotations and little guaranteed time off. Decide early how you will handle each stage, and keep your plan flexible, because the schedule rarely stays fixed. Couples who are married to a doctor often find that residency is the most concentrated…