I know there are a lot of people who read this blog who aren't physicians or are at least considering other professions. Therefore, as ...

Welcome to another topic week on Mothers in Medicine! We'll be devoting the next week to the theme of Questions and Answers. Thank you t...

I am a pre-med student (planning to apply in 2011). I am married and I already have two children, who will be no younger than 3 and 5 when I...

I am a junior in high school looking to become a surgeon. What would be the best way to get to Hopkins for their MD/PhD program, and from th...

Medicine is a tough and very competitive field and I've seen a lot of women doctors who are trying to one-up each other - not just in th...

During residency, what are/were your favorite ways to spend time with your children in the 3-5 hours/week when you were not working or sleep...

NOTE: This is a very long question, and subsequently a long answer. I decided not to edit down the question, as all of the parts seem to be ...

I have met several women who have completed residency and maybe even practiced beyond that, but decide to quit and stay at home with kids. I...

Dear MiM, What things did you wish you had considered before having a baby during residency? Are there any moms out there who had children ...

QUESTION: Is there anything you wish you had done, or done differently (fellowship, 6-month trip to India, get married before rather than af...

  Hi and thanks for the blog, I love reading it when I get a chance to sit at my computer and procrastinate! My question is this- I'm ...

A friend of mine (anesthesiologist) is expecting her first baby any day now. She had a lot of questions about breast pumps, ie how difficul...

How do you manage day care or school pick-ups, drop-offs, holidays and sick days for your children? My husband is a surgery resident so he c...

(*Leah lucked out and had 2 MiM writing in response to her question!) Leah recently earned a PhD in Immunology and is married to a 4th yea...

What are some special things that your spouse has done to make you feel loved/supported during your residency? Leah (recently earned a ...