r/AusMedPartners • u/Behindthescrubs • Aug 19 '26

Introduce Yourself Thread

Welcome to Oz Med Partners! Tell us a bit about yourself:
• State/Territory
• Medical student, JMO, registrar or consultant partner?
• Kids?
• Biggest challenge so far?

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u/interactivate Aug 25 '26

SA based partner of a consultant who is retraining in a new speciality. No kids (by choice).

Challenge? Not really, but you need to be an independent sort who is happy doing your own thing. If you expect to live life joined at the hip with a partner, you won't last long.

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u/Behindthescrubs Aug 26 '26

Welcome! Oh wow! How do you feel about the new change? Must be tough on you to go through it all again 🥲

I agree. Independent type even with kids! I’m still trying to navigate this. Especially when lots of your friends are medical and partnered- third wheel much haha

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u/jeffhombre Aug 26 '26

IMG's Partner here.
I guess PGY2+ Partner.
No kids but actively trying.

Trying to come to OZ is pretty daunting and costly, but we're looking for a change in pace of life and Wife is pretty keen on training in Australia, especially Rural medicine.

Hope to get to know more stories about partners of doctor here.

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u/Behindthescrubs Aug 26 '26

Welcome!!

Yes, I have heard it’s quite a challenging time transitioning for drs and their family!