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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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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
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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
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For PGY-1s who struggle, this is the most common weak point

Across nearly 30,000 residency program-director ratings of resident performance, one area stood out. The good news is that it can be addressed.

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Applying for a fellowship? Here’s how much you could spend

For resident physicians pursuing fellowship training, the cost of a fellowship application can vary. Here’s a breakdown of the expenses.

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Do more work hours mean higher resident physician burnout?

Dig into what the latest medical research is showing. One complicating factor: Not all physician specialties appear to be affected the same by more work hours.

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Resident Wellness
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Where your 1st year of physician residency can hit a snag

Most interns live up to their program directors’ expectations. But research shows that when they do struggle, it is likely in a few identifiable areas.

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Residency Life
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Can physicians get fired or dismissed from residency training?

Yes, it happens—but getting fired from residency is rare and the process is often slow. Dive deeper and find out which specialties have the most residents dismissed.

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These 8 traits make great doctors, and residents can develop them

Resident physicians often aspire to be walking medical encyclopedias. Learn about the characteristics that truly distinguish outstanding doctors.

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Improve GME
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