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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
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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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6 Min Read

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
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4 Min Read

These supports help beat burnout among new resident physician moms

Pregnant and postpartum physicians in training who got the right support, including mentorship, reported better well-being than did their colleagues.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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7 Min Read

6 ways to prep for success in chief resident role

Going for a chief resident spot requires taking a fresh look at yourself and your program. Find out the facts of life as chief resident and how to thrive in the position. 

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency