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4 Min Read

Loan repayment has changed for residents. Here’s how.

Federal medical student-loan rules are shifting fast. Learn how resident physicians can avoid costly mistakes.

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Residency Finance
Thriving in Residency

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7 Min Read

Resident-led project seeks connection, smiles and better health

Toothbrushes, mouthwash and floss are household staples for many. At UT Health San Antonio, they are just what the doctor ordered to help boost oral health.

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
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11 Min Read

How a card game can create a shortcut to connection in residency

Rounds are a “sacred space” in training. Doctors at Jefferson Health have found a way to gamify it—boosting resident engagement and team connection.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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6 Min Read

Emergency medicine residency is hard—and this makes it even tougher

Resident physicians who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or queer face a higher risk of doctor burnout, says a recent study. Learn what drives the trend. 

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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6 Min Read

How the culture of residency backup is changing—for better

Find out why physicians may feel freer than in years past to take needed time off in training, and why it is still a challenge to do so.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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5 Min Read

4 tips for resident physicians to weather their first night shifts

Learn the strategies seasoned physicians use to limit fatigue and maximize sleep on overnight shifts during residency training.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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11 Min Read

What do chief residents need to thrive in this demanding role?

Learn what it is like to be a chief resident physician, what you can gain from it, and where the training gaps are.

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
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6 Min Read

7 tips for how to master patient handoffs

Better handoffs in residency training can come from following these strategies for physicians to level up their sign-outs.

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
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5 Min Read

Harness the power of peer relationships in residency

Safe, supportive peer bonds among resident-and-fellow physicians can boost well-being, resilience and success. Find out how.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency