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Want a better residency experience? Here’s what works

HCA Healthcare is taking dramatic strides to improve resident well-being. Progress can start with a simple question: What does the resident want to do?

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency

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Residency is hard every day. Here’s the support you deserve.

Confidential, convenient access to counseling is a win-win for resident physicians and the health systems where they train. Here’s what to ask for.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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Why many resident physicians still have trouble asking for help

AMA-exclusive survey shows many residents can’t access mental health care or fear a career setback. Get the details and learn what needs to change.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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Considering fellowship? Check in on the latest applicant trends

The competitiveness picture looks different for fellowship. Dive into the NRMP’s 2025 appointment-year fellowship Match data for subspecialty information. 

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Medical Fellowships
Thriving in Residency
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What I wish I knew in residency about fellowship Match

AMA member David J. Savage, MD, PhD, did his fellowship in hematology/oncology. He says fellowship applicants shouldn’t fear breaking the mold. 

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Medical Fellowships
Thriving in Residency
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Residents in these specialties are most likely to stay after training

Latest AMA survey data shows how many resident physicians plan to stay put after GME—and sheds light on the specialties most likely to do so.

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Specialty Profiles
Thriving in Residency
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What I wish I knew in residency about getting published

One key: Don’t get discouraged by medical journal rejections. Keep plugging away, says AMA member Ricardo Correa, MD, EdD.

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Research in Residency
Thriving in Residency
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Resident physician benefits—what’s usually offered and what is not

Parking and gym perks are common for residents, but vital benefits that help with long-term financial stability are often unavailable. 

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Residency Finance
Thriving in Residency
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What I wish I knew in residency about doing research

Balancing medical research and clinical training in residency can be tricky, but a physician researcher gives tips to help you succeed.

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Research in Residency
Thriving in Residency