Programs and Resources
Support for the family of medicine is most comforting when provided by the family of medicine. Below are some programs and resources to assist you and your family of medicine. The list is growing so please check back often for new ideas!
Young Member Connection Blog
Fun and thrifty ideas (68 KB) for Resident Physician Spouse/Medical Student Spouse (RPS/MSS) groups to do together.
RPS/MSS membership growth chart (11 KB): Track the total growth for RPS/MSS membership in the last 10 years. If you would like more detailed growth charts, contact the AMA Alliance at amaa@ama-assn.org or 312.464.4470.
Housing for residency interviews: The AMA Alliance offers free housing for fourth-year medical students interviewing for residency training.
The Medical Marriage: Written by Wayne and Mary Sotile, well-known researchers and counselors to high-powered couples, The Medical Marriage offers an enlightening and compassionate look at the partners in a physician relationship as both individuals and as a couple. The book is available to RPS/MSS members for the special discount price of $20.
Articles of Special Interest to Medical Students and Residents
Medical Practices Going Green (578 KB)
How the AMA Alliance Can Support You During the Training Years (35 KB) Top Ten ways to Survive the Training Years (34 KB)
Medical Marriage (1034 KB) (from January/February 2008 AMA Alliance Today)
Balancing Personal and Professional Life -- For the Medical Family (173 KB) (from January/February 2008 AMA Alliance Today)
Medical Students and Residents--Transition Into Practice (370 KB) (from May/June 2008 AMA Alliance Today)
Medical Dynasties (670 KB) (from March/April 2008 AMA Alliance Today)
Broadcast Yourself--The YouTube Phenomenon (768 KB) (from Summer 2008 Connections magazine)
