Overview On the surface, two doctors getting married may seem like the perfect fit. They both recognize and understand the difficult circumstances of the job, the extra hours, and the frequent night shifts. Additionally, they talk the same language –medicine–, which allows them to have conversations about medical conditions and
Overview In a previous article, we talked about the reasons that push doctors to marry other doctors, as well as the benefits of doing so. However, working as a doctor is no easy task! This job comes with responsibilities, long work hours, and a stressful lifestyle. These elements could extinguish
Introduction According to statistics, doctors are most likely to marry someone from the medical field. This is the result of several factors that we explained in a previous article (link to why doctors prefer to marry docs article). If you are a doctor and you’re thinking of marrying one, ask
Introduction Oftentimes, doctors fall in love during medical school as they spend most of their time attending classes and studying the library. In fact, a large number of married physicians tied the knot during the last years of medical school. However, this arrangement does not come without challenges. In this
Overview Similar to other types of marriages, a medical marriage faces several obstacles along the way. Many physicians find it difficult to balance between their careers and personal life, which may lead to marital problems and even divorce. It is common knowledge that doctors work more hours than other professions,
Overview In our series of articles, we discussed how doctors are most likely going to marry someone from the medical field due to several factors. However, sharing the same professional career might not be sufficient to maintain a happy marriage. Therefore, we are going to cover some helpful tips to
Overview Being a doctor comes with many obstacles and challenges that extend outside of work. The best example to depict this issue is the marital problems doctors face due to the demanding work hours and frequent night shifts. However, it is not all doom and gloom. While there are several
Overview Being in a medical marriage is no easy task! The number of hours that a physician has to work and giving the priority to patients can be daunting to their partners. In this article, we will briefly discuss some helpful techniques to reignite the passion in a medical marriage.
Overview Marriage is not as easy as it looks; it requires many compromises, sacrifices, and a high level of understanding between partners. While a medical marriage may stumble upon the same issues that other couples face, there are still some differences. Note that there is no evidence that suggests higher
Overview After years of analyzing surveys and data, a clear pattern tends to emerge; doctors often marry doctors or other healthcare professionals. According to a Medscape paper, 25% of female doctors are married to physicians, with a slightly lower percentage for male doctors (16%). This suggests that there are factors
