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A resident’s guide to a successful Couples Match rank-order list

AMA member Chance Fisher, DO, successfully navigated the Couples Match with his physician wife last year. His advice: Make it clear where you won’t go.

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency

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How to navigate the Match as a couple

There are added layers of complexity to going through the Match with a significant other. Here are a few tips and tricks to make it work.

Transition to Residency
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How medical student parents factor in family when picking a specialty

Choosing a physician specialty is a nuanced decision for any aspiring doctor. Parenting responsibilities can add another layer to that career-shaping choice.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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Why doctors marry doctors: Exploring medical marriages

Find out how often physicians marry other doctors or other health professionals and why these relationships can carry big upsides.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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What I wish I knew in medical school about dating as a student

David Savage, MD, PhD, met his wife as a medical student. Juggling two careers wasn’t easy. Learn what he wishes he knew about dating in medical school.

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Med Student Health
Succeeding in Medical School
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5 Min Read

Starting your family in medical school: 5 things to consider

There’s no perfect time during a career in medicine to start a family. An AMA member medical student and father of two outlines what to keep in mind.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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What I wish I knew in medical school about finding mentors

AMA member Laura Halpin, MD, PhD, shares what she wishes she knew about finding helpful mentors when she was in medical school.

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Med Student Health
Succeeding in Medical School
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Meet Your Match: Navigating the Couples Match with Drs. Pesce and Temel

In this episode of Making the Rounds, learn about one couple's journey as they share their advice for and experience going through the Couples Match.

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Transition to Residency
Making the Rounds Podcast
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What I wish I knew in medical school about planning a family

Drawing from her own journey, AMA member Sarah Marsicek, MD, gives insight on what she wishes she knew about planning a family as a medical student.

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Med Student Health
Succeeding in Medical School