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Transition from Resident to Attending

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Recipe for more rural physicians: More exposure in residency training

With evidence that rural training creates more rural physicians, pathway programs that focus on creating increased exposure are vital.
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Medical Resident Wellness

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What programs, resident physicians are doing to manage fatigue

Program-level interventions such as night float and duty-hour limitations are among the more effective methods for keeping residents rested.
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Residency Life

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4 MIN READ

Why residency training is putting new emphasis on physical exam

Residency programs are recognizing a deficit when it comes to teaching the physical examination of a patient. Learn how they are addressing it.
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Residency Life

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6 things resident physicians need for stronger transitions to GME

Residents identified pain points in the transition to graduate medical education as they were going through it. Learn more with the AMA.
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Medical Resident Wellness

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4 MIN READ

4 tips for juggling GME training and becoming a new parent

The two giant tasks of physician residency training are learning a lot quickly and delivering quality care. And—for new parents—baby makes three.
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Residency Life

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5 MIN READ

Where do medical interns spend shifts? Tracking badges tell tale

New research with real-time locating system badges details how first-year internal medicine resident physicians spend their time on duty. Learn more.
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Medical Resident Wellness

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4 MIN READ

3 keys to help resident physicians to get the exercise they need

Exercise is shown to help residents better withstand their rigorous training schedules. But how do you squeeze it in? Learn more with the AMA.
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Medical Fellowships

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4 MIN READ

4 ways resident physicians can bolster their fellowship qualifications

For residents set on pursuing a fellowship or those pondering the possibility, you should bolster your credentials throughout your residency training.