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6 Min Read

Obstetric complications linked to female surgeons’ workplaces

Female surgery residents putting in 60-hour workweeks saw more complications, study shows. “We should be acting on this,” says one physician executive.

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Physician Health
Thriving in Residency

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11 Min Read

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.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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6 Min Read

We can boost training for hard talks. Resident’s research shows how.

Palliative care talks are tough, and training can fall short. Neurology PGY-4 Karishma Popli, MD, MBE, was recognized for her work to change that.

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
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5 Min Read

Medical licensing requirements: What physicians should know

Every state requires practicing physicians to obtain a medical license. Get help from the AMA to eliminate the guesswork when applying.

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Transition to Attending
Thriving in Residency
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10 Min Read

Some specialties matched only residents who passed license exams on first try

Resident physicians in the U.S. training for some particularly competitive specialties had 100% first-attempt pass rates.

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
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5 Min Read

Latest data shows 28.6% burnout rate among resident physicians

That’s down from prior years, according to an AMA-exclusive survey and data analysis. Furthermore, nine in 10 residents and fellows are also satisfied with their training program. 

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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6 Min Read

How postresidency fellowship affects physician career earnings

Should you pursue a fellowship? The financial opportunity cost might not be a positive, but other factors should also weigh heavily in the decision.  

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Medical Fellowships
Thriving in Residency
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4 Min Read

4 tips to help resident physicians produce impactful research

Vascular surgery resident and AMA Research Challenge finalist Tiffany Bellomo, MD, shares a playbook for conducting impactful medical research in GME.

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Research in Residency
Thriving in Residency
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15 Min Read

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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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency