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BackTable / Urology / Podcast / Episode #213
Dual Physician Households: Managing Parenthood & Careers
with Dr. Katie Amin and Dr. Petar Bajic
Are you married to a physician? How do you balance demanding work, busy home life, and conflicting career ambitions as a dual physician couple? In collaboration with the Society of Women in Urology (SWIU), this episode of the BackTable Urology Podcast provides unique perspectives on how physician couples can live an integrated work-life, featuring Dr. Katie Amin and Dr. Peter Bajic, hosted by Dr. Helen Bernie.
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Podcast Contributors
Dr. Helen Bernie
Dr. Helen Bernie is a urologist and the Director of Sexual Reproductive Medicine at Indiania University in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Dr. Katherine Amin
Dr. Katie Amin is a urogynecologist at the University of Miami in Miami, Florida.
Dr. Petar Bajic
Dr. Petar Bajic is a practicing urologist with Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.
Synopsis
The doctors discuss key pillars to success as a physician couple, including flexibility, effective communication, and building a village of support. The conversation offers personal insights and strategies into managing childcare, household chores, and ensuring career fulfillment for both partners. The episode also emphasizes the need for further advocacy in the workplace, including parental leave policies.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
02:09 - Life as a Dual Physician Couple
04:31 - Career Decisions and Relocation Challenges
06:34 - Financial Discussions
13:24 - Parental Leave and Childcare
19:59 - Early Morning Routine and Nannies
27:33 - Household Chores and Outsourcing
34:47 - Work-Life Balance and Integration
42:18 - Final Thoughts
Resources
Boston Scientific
https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-US/medical-specialties/urology/products.html
Society of Women in Urology
https://swiu.org/home.aspx
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