“Daddy would rather be here with us” By Cayela Moody I sit in the pew, but I am not alone. I am never alone. Next to me you will find two cherubs, in their Christmas finery, with perfectly curled coifs, poised to go on and give the performance of a lifetime. Two boys wiggle impatiently, […] Continue reading → 
The Night Before Christmas (from a physician family point of view) By Amber Stueven ‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, Not a pager was beeping, “For once, a quiet house.” The children were snug, in their beds did they lay, While Daddy ran resuscitations in the trauma bay. Another holiday that […] Continue reading → 
How to Cope with the Stress and Final Struggle in Medical School – and to Enjoy the Excitement After it. By Dr. Yohannes Mengistu (internship) (Editor’s Note: Physician Family readers will recall our young Ethiopian friend Yohannes Mengistu from an article he wrote for the Spring 2016 issue of Physician Family: Challenges Facing a Foreign […] Continue reading → 
THE DOCTOR IS IN (THE HOSPITAL ON HOLIDAYS) by Kelly Houseman Happy Turkey Day (with dinner served in a hospital cafeteria). Merry “missing” Christmas where daddy has a 24 hour shift. Happy “hospital” Hanukah that mommy has to work 7 out of the 8 days. Hmm, doesn’t sound like a traditional holiday celebration does it? […] Continue reading → 
Home For the Holidays? By Physician Family Readers (Editor’s Note: As we gear up for the holiday season, the physician family is often reminded that the doctor’s schedule doesn’t necessarily mean a holiday for all of us. In the first issue of Physician Family, we asked a question about medical families and holidays and here […] Continue reading → 
From the Mouths of Babes By Jordyn Paradis Hagar One day a couple months ago, my two and a half year old looked me right in the eye and said, “Mommy, I’m happy to see you.” I felt my heart skip a beat, and warmth and joy consumed my entire body. What a pure and […] Continue reading → 
Residency Survival: Lessons Learned By Briana Wessell (Editor’s Note: This blog post originally ran in October, 2014, so Briana and her resident husband now have even more experience surviving residency – but this initial look is both practical and positive, so we’re sharing it with our readers again.) The last time everyone heard from me, […] Continue reading → 
Starting a Family in Residency By Jasmine Almeida We had our first child during the fourth year of my husband’s ophthalmology residency, and our second son joined us during the first year of a surgical retina fellowship. Juggling long hours, multiple medical commitments and the needs of two small children can be exhausting but every […] Continue reading → 
Micro Mayhem and Middle of the Night Conversations – 2:54 AM By Carly Huegelmann-Robertson “Hush little baby, get some rest, Tomorrow is Daddy’s big Micro test.” I’m sleeping on the couch tonight because it’s Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 AM. is the huge Micro exam. He needs an A. The refrigerator calendar has warned of […] Continue reading → 
Helping Our Physicians Live a Balanced Life By Monica Swanson My husband has never known mediocre. Doing things “half-heartedly” isn’t in his vocabulary. He’s all or nothing. At eight years old he discovered a love for soccer, and dedicated every free moment to training to become the very best. This passion and commitment led him […] Continue reading →