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Books for the Bedside Table MMAE

n “Doctors’ Marriages: A Look at the Problems and Save the Dates!
Their Solutions” by Michael Myers (Springer, 2013)
We are having some
n “At Least You’ll Be Married to a Doctor: great events in 2017 ...
Managing Your Intimate Relationship Through
Medical School” by Jordyn Paradis Hagar (Outskirts and we look forward
Press, 2012) to seeing you!

n “The Medical Marriage: Sustaining Healthy Thursday, January 12
Relationships for Physicians and Their Families”
by Wayne and Mary Sotile (American Medical Calling All Christie Brinkleys
Association Press, 2000)
Join us at Nordstrom at 9 a.m. for a breakfast buffet
undercover for a year!” The couple married in 2003, after he finished his and a fashion show featuring our very own members!
residency and, eventually, the couple ended up as fellows (but one year
together) at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago. Wednesday, February 22

“Residents see each other at their absolute worst — dirty, fatigued, The Smallest Miracles!
no makeup and wearing scrubs. If you find that person attractive, it will
only get better,” she laughs, adding (quite seriously), “Bryan always has Learn about the care of our smallest angels during
been my senior — he’s a great teacher and mentor. It’s an incredible a special tour of the NICU at Novant Health
honor and privilege to work with someone I really respect.” Presbyterian Medical Center at 10 a.m.

Drs. Bryan and Kara Criswell have been married for 13 years and Tuesday, March 14
have two boys, ages 6 and 9. They are thankful to be in practice
together, fully understanding the other’s training and mindset. The What Foods Fuel You?
physicians see their own patients, but complement each other clinically
and have the other’s back. “We love each other and what we do … our Come and listen to a talk “Eating Tips to Reduce
patients benefit from that,” says Dr. Bryan Criswell. Inflammation to Improve Health,” by a Whole Tulip
representative at Myers Park Country Club at 10 a.m.
When it comes to leisure and date nights, both couples say it’s
generally easier to have (and keep!) other doctor duos as friends. Around Wednesday, April 12
the dinner table, “shop talk” can be boring if one husband or wife isn’t
in health care. Everyone also agrees, however, it is essential to turn Spread Your Wings!
off the office when spending time with the children and the family is
playing together. Discover the beauty of Wing Haven with a
private, guided tour by one of their docents,
The trend of doctors choosing life mates from within the medical 9:30-11:30 a.m. Convene with the birds and
community is going to continue. Keeping the pulse of marriage
strong requires an extra dose of compassion, humility, intimacy and other wildlife in this suburban sanctuary.
mutual respect.

Kara Criswell, MD, and Mecklenburg Medicine • February 2017 | 9
Bryan Criswell, MD