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Thriving in residency
Where your 1st year of physician residency can hit a snag
Most interns live up to their program directors’ expectations. But research shows that when they do struggle, it is likely in a few identifiable areas.
These physician specialties score highest on resident well-being
Ob-gyn and anesthesiology residents and fellows reported higher burnout rates than physicians in some other specialties, AMA-exclusive data shows.
Why many resident physicians still have trouble asking for help
AMA-exclusive survey shows many residents can’t access mental healthcare or fear a career setback. Get the details and learn what needs to change.
Why burnout takes a different form for women resident physicians
Women residents report more doctor burnout than their male colleagues. Find out why, and learn what can be done to improve female residents’ well-being.
How to give resident physicians the peer support they need
How much does peer support matter? Exclusive AMA survey data tells the tale. Learn how residency programs can create space for it to flourish.
Should you freeze your eggs during physician residency?
Cryopreservation of oocytes, commonly called “freezing eggs,” is increasingly an option for residents and fellows. Get the info you need to decide.
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Transitioning from resident to attending
Physician recruiters most often seek these specialties
All physicians are in high demand, but some roles are more sought or likelier to be filled. Here’s data you should know as you transition to practice.
How hard is it to fill jobs in your physician specialty?
New data shows how nationwide doctor shortages play out for health care employers—and how hiring timelines vary by specialty.
Can you trust that physician salary data? 5 things to look for
The varying salary figures that proliferate online can confuse physician job seekers. Here is what makes physician compensation data reliable.
How do physician signing bonuses stack up for your specialty?
Signing bonuses are up overall, but some physician specialties are in greater demand than others. Dive deep into the trends and what’s driving them.
Look for these 7 elements of a physician-focused contract
When you’re looking for your first job after residency, make sure your physician employment contract doesn’t lock you in to unfair terms.
5 business skills every physician needs before starting practice
In residency and fellowship training, the business side of medicine often gets short shrift. Catch up on what you need to succeed in health care.
5 things resident physicians need to know about tail insurance
Before transitioning to practice, residents should learn the ins and outs on the stopgap medical liability coverage called “tail insurance.”
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