Last month, Nolan and I moved down to Orange County to start a new chapter in our lives. He will be starting medical school to pursue an MD-PhD, YAY!
Ever since we met in college, medical school was something he’s always dreamed of. Fast forward a few years, he did it! He’s not just getting an MD but he’s part of an MSTP program, 1 out of 7, who are pursing both an MD and a PhD degree. To say how proud I am is an indescribable feeling.
Although yes, I’m so excited for him, it also comes with feelings of being overwhelmed, anxious and nervous about the future. Moving can be stressful in itself but add having to find a new job, furnish an entire townhome, make new friends and now balance school and endless studying; it’s really hard.
Even in just the few short weeks of being here, I’ve had to learn to be independent. It’s hard to adjust and be ok being alone since he’s busy with class, studying and socializing. It’s an emotional adjustment and it’s something I’m just starting to navigate.
I’ve searched high and low for people who are going through something similar to me but haven’t been too successful. So many I’ve found share advice as a wife of a doctor who is already practicing. That’s the main reason why I wanted to start this part of my blog: The Mrs. Behind the MD-PhD. For me, our journey has just begun.
I know there are other people out there like myself who are also trying to navigate this new chapter. I want to share the good and bad times and hope I can also be supportive for others who are looking for advice or a new friend. Let’s create a community together that is uplifting and loving. This journey isn’t easy and we all need to be there for one another.
I’m so excited to see how both of our lives evolve as he pursues his dream of becoming a physician-scientist and I see where my career takes me. I have so much I want to do and accomplish; you’ll all be part of it.
