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As many medical residents and fellows graduate from training, it’s an excellent time to look back and reflect on challenges and rewards they experienced. Several residents share advice from what they’ve learned.

Alabama became the seventh state to pass legislation to join the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact that will streamline medical licensure burdens in some states. Passage of this seventh state launches the compact, and work will begin to create an interstate commission that will oversee the compact.

A 61-year-old patient was diagnosed with a slew of diagnoses that changed his life. His new physician felt he was a good candidate for self-measured blood pressure monitoring. See what he learned.

Studies show physicians are more motivated by intrinsic values that uniquely define the profession rather than external values, such as financial rewards.A recent Viewpoint on professionalism discusses how the health care needs to change from one that is governed by burdensome financial regulations to one that gives physicians what they need to provide the highest quality care.

What is the cost of medical care for people with diabetes than those without diabetes? This infographic show the results of a study from the Health Care Cost Institute found that the out-of-pocket health care spending by people with diabetes was more than 2.5 times higher than for people without diabetes.

The May 12 issue of JAMA takes a deep dive into professionalism, including viewpoints from scholars and academic leaders about the responsibility and accountability of medicine to self-govern, self-regulate and ensure the highest degree of professionalism.

Completing your medical residency is a major accomplishment. Searching for your first position as a physician can pose its own challenges. Here are four things every resident should know for their job search and employment after residency.