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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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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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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
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12 Min Read

Self-care can seem like a luxury in residency. Here’s how to adapt.

Residency self-care isn’t just about meals and sleep—it's about letting go of guilt and shifting expectations for physician well-being.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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Leverage teamwork to shine in residency and beyond

Learning to be a great teammate is one of the biggest growth experiences in residency. Follow this helpful advice on how to make that a reality.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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3 Min Read

Improving verbal sign-outs: One simple method you need

Resident physicians can boost patient safety by mastering the I-PASS handoff, which research has linked to fewer adverse events.

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
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5 Min Read

General surgery residents work an average of 75 hours a week

Get the details on AMA-exclusive data from 3,000 residents and fellows on “time spend” among physicians in training. 

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency