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Resident & Student Health

Burnout prevention can begin in medical school, residency training

The learning environment presents numerous challenges to medical student and resident well-being. An AMA webinar uncovers practical organizational solutions.

Chantal Young, PhD

USMLE®

4 keys to maintaining personal wellness during USMLE prep

Preparing for the Step 1 exam is one of the most stressful parts of training. These tips can help you try to keep perspective during that period.

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Transition to Practice

How one health system uses mentoring to help new physicians succeed

The transition from residency to physician practice can be stressful. Learn how this health system helps new doctors feel welcome and pursue their career goals.

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Physician Health

Medical resident bullying: Here's how often it happens

A minority of internal medicine residents report being bullied, but for those who get picked on the consequences are often severe.

Cormac O’Donovan, MD

Resident & Student Health

Medical residents: Here's how doctor burnout affects your marriage

New research explores the impact that residents’ high-stress existence has on their loved ones. Learn how residents' husbands and wives believe that things can be improved.

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Resident & Student Health

3 coping strategies to help medical residents manage stress

The physician who takes time for personal wellness is also better able to meet the medical needs of patients. Use these pointers to deal with stress.

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Physician Health

Dust off your “to read” pile: Reading reduces resident burnout

Learn about new research that shows reading nonmedical literature on a consistent has a dose-response relationship with resident physician burnout.

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Resident & Student Health

Physician well-being: Developing a culture of wellness

Medical schools must provide their students with the resources and support needed to face burnout. The alternative could be tragedy.

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