Experiencing Residency as a Young Couple: Frances Mei & Colin's Story

On this week’s Promising Young Surgeon, Dr. Frances Mei Hardin and her husband Colin share an intimate look at the dynamics of their relationship during her years of residency. From their serendipitous meeting to navigating professional and personal milestones together, they reveal the challenges and triumphs of building a life while immersed in the demanding world of medical training. Listen as they discuss the strategies that helped them stay connected, including the implementation of 'relationship contracts' and establishing boundaries to preserve their sanity and happiness. Frances Mei and Colin's candid conversation offers a blueprint for other couples facing similar journeys. 00:00 – Introduction to Us 14:30 – Advice for Moving to a New City with Your Partner 17:50 – Junior Call 24:57 – Senior Call 27:45 – Relationship Tips 33:09 – Relationship Contracts Interact with the podcast! Email me at [email protected] to ask questions. We would love to hear from the Promising Young Surgeon audience. Promising Young Surgeon is sponsored by Pattern. Discover why more than 20,000 doctors trust Pattern to shop for disability insurance. Request free quotes in 5 minutes. Compare policies with an expert. Buy with confidence.  LINK: https://www.patternlife.com/promising-young-surgeon?campid=349433 Subscribe, tune in, and join the conversation as Dr. Hardin and her guests tackle the pressing issues facing today's medical professionals and ponder how to nurture a more compassionate and sustainable healthcare environment. Connect with Frances Mei: https://linktr.ee/francesmei.md     https://rethinkingresidency.com/about/ Find More info on this series and other podcasts on the Influent Network at HeyInfluent.com Follow the Influent Network on Social Media: LinkedIn | Twitter (X) | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook    The Influent Network is where emerging healthcare professionals and esteemed medical experts converge. Our platform is a straightforward resource for career development, financial planning, practice management, and investment insights, designed to foster strong professional connections.   This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.