Career and Life Planning Guidebook for Medical Residents

SECTION I: T MINUS THREE YEARS “The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen or even heard, but must be felt with the heart.” – Helen Keller Amy Rakowczyk is a mother, writer, medical, and prior military spouse who holds a master’s degree in vocal performance. She is a staff writer for Student Doctor Network, authoring the monthly column, "The Medical Spouse Survival Guide." Her joy is helping others navigate the world of medicine from the spouse perspective, and she aims to help couples find contentment in their lives together no matter the stage of their medical journey. Throughout her husband’s demanding careers, in the military and in medicine, she has learned the importance of community support, mutual respect, and upholding one’s own voice in the process. Ms. Rakowczyk lives in Texas with her husband, a family physician, and their two daughters. C H A P T E R A U T H O R CAREER AND LIFE PLANNING GUIDEBOOK FOR MEDICAL RESIDENTS 68