What happens when a surgeon says yes to a random yoga retreat in Mexico and meets the person who will change his life?

In this special (and surprisingly wholesome) episode of Social Rounds, Tony and Frances Mei are joined by Tony's wife, Katie Chin-Quee, a former nurse practitioner turned archaeologist, to share the story of how they met, fell in love, navigated long-distance dating, and built a life together.

From chance encounters and late-night phone calls to board exams, grand gestures, and a second date in the Bahamas, this episode explores what it takes to build a lasting partnership in medicine and beyond.

Along the way, the trio discusses:

• Dating during medical careers
• Long-distance relationships
• Situationships vs. commitment
• Friendship boundaries and relationships
• Why grand gestures still matter
• Marriage, partnership, and putting each other first
• Life after medicine

Whether you're a physician, healthcare professional, or simply someone who loves a good love story, this episode offers an honest look at relationships, vulnerability, and choosing each other.

Social Rounds is the podcast where Frances Mei Hardin and Tony Chin-Quee give their unsolicited opinions on medicine, culture, relationships, and whatever else they happen to find interesting.

Hosted by:

Tony Chin-Quee: @wheyouat

Frances Mei Hardin: @francesmeimd

Guest: Katie Chin-Quee

Connect with Katie: @indiana.joan

Produced by: The Hippocratic Collective