Milwaukee isn’t usually on the “destination city” list — but maybe it should be. In this episode of Moving Medicine, Zoe Taylor sits down with Traci Kurtin, physician spouse and real estate agent serving Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Together, they unpack what life really looks like in a “physician-friendly” city — from cost of living and commute times to snow driving, Lake Michigan sunsets, and raising a family through every stage of medical training.
This episode is supported by Bob at Truist, who works closely with physicians and medical families navigating big financial decisions—especially around relocation, home buying, and long-term planning.
If you’re making a move, stepping into a new role, or just want clarity around how your money fits into your life, Bob brings a calm, strategic approach that’s built for people with complex careers.
You can connect directly with Bob— http://www.truist.com/bob.hall
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Milwaukee may not be flashy — but it offers something many high-demand cities don’t: stability, affordability, strong physician reimbursement, and a high quality of life.
Traci Kurtin, a longtime Milwaukee resident and wife of a joint replacement orthopedic surgeon, shares her family’s full-circle journey — from medical school and residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin, to fellowship in Utah, private practice in Arizona, and ultimately returning to Milwaukee to put down permanent roots.
Traci opens up about:
This conversation blends practical relocation insight with honest reflections on marriage, career transitions, motherhood, and finding fulfillment beyond medicine.
Traci Kurtin is a licensed real estate agent with Keller Williams based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
She is married to a joint replacement orthopedic surgeon and has personally experienced every stage of the medical journey — from medical school and residency to fellowship, private practice, and employed physician life.
After spending years as a stay-at-home mom raising four children and volunteering deeply in her community, Traci returned to the workforce and found her calling in real estate in 2012. Her mission is simple:
Connecting people to their homes and communities.
She specializes in helping physician families navigate relocation with clarity, balance, and long-term lifestyle alignment — not just quick transactions.
📍 Milwaukee, Wisconsin
📧 tracikurtin@kw.com
📞 262-957-0388
🌐 https://kurtin-realty.com
📸 Instagram: @kurtin.ryba.group
The Moving Medicine Podcast is a space for physicians and physician spouses navigating relocation—not as a transaction, but as a life transition. Hosted by Zoe Taylor, founder of Moving Medicine Partners, the show centers the human side of medical moves and offers clarity, grounding, and shared understanding for families at every stage of the journey.
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Zoe Taylor is the founder of Moving Medicine Partners and someone who has sat at that kitchen table herself. Through her work supporting medical families across the country, Zoe has seen the unseen labor of relocation up close—and built this podcast to make sure no one has to navigate it feeling invisible, rushed, or alone. Learn more…