One of the most commonly asked questions about life and medicine is: “When is the right time to start a family?” It’s such a good question, and there’s no single, one-size-fits-all kind of answer. In this episode, we’ll get to know a student who has been juggling parenthood and medical school with great skill and grace. Olivia Torre, a 4th-year medical student who got her PhD before coming to medical school, is the mom of an adorable toddler named Emilia. In this episode, Olivia shares all about becoming a parent while in medical school: how she handles the various responsibilities, how being a parent has enhanced her experience of medical school, the most valuable help and support structures she’s leaned on, and what advice she has for any student wondering if or when to start a family.