The Ins and Outs of Transferring Residency Programs.

Transferring from one residency program to another is uncommon but not impossible. There are many reasons why a trainee may wish to pursue transferring training programs-to be closer to family, to leave a stressful environment, or to pursue a different specialty. The transfer applicant must navigate the process without structured support. There can be downsides as well as great rewards to successfully transferring residency training programs.

Dual-Physician Marriages: Understanding the Challenges and Rewards.

Dual-physician couples face challenges achieving synchronization imposed by careers in medicine, such as decreased autonomy over work schedules and training locations, and may have more difficulty achieving work-life balance in their relationships. The benefits of medical marriages are multifold and include increased satisfaction, stability, financial security, shared passions, and mutual understanding.

Navigating Motherhood and Dermatology Residency.

With women comprising the majority of dermatologists and dermatology residents, childbearing and childrearing during training years should be anticipated and supported. Timing of pregnancy, maternity leave scheduling, planning for breastfeeding while working, and arranging for childcare are issues that the aspiring female dermatology resident must consider. This article highlights these considerations and reports methods for their successful navigation.