Lyndra Vassar

Look back at some of the top resident stories and headlines of 2015. Topics cover ranking specialties by work-life balance, conquering burnout and getting published.

Look back at some of the top news about medical students in 2015. Topics stories cover why some medical students aren’t matching to expert strategies for acing the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE®).

Knowing how to carefully think about your research, even before you write it, can help you pen an effective paper that has a greater chance of seeing print. Gear up for a productive writing process with these five tips from a medical publishing maven who understands your perspective.

A panel addressed medical educators on how the new single graduate medical education accreditation system, all physicians in training will be able to demonstrate their achievements by meeting a common set of milestones and competencies.

The 2015 AMA Research Symposium honored 18 future physicians. It was the most competitive field of young medical researchers in the event’s 13-year history. Find out who won this distinguished award.

How busy are you compared to other specialties? Here’s a peer-ranked list of the best—and worst—specialties for work-life balance in training.

Med school applications by black males is lowest since the 1970s. The Association of American Medical Colleges offers explanations and solutions to increase diversity.

Teaching medical students about nutrition needs to be re-evaluated. Authors of a study present 8 versatile ways med schools can educate students about nutrition in the classroom and the kitchen.