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USMLE Step 3: Tips for balancing rotations with exam prep

When and how should you study for your licensing exam during intern year? Veterans of residency and the exam offer insight. 

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USMLE® Step 3
Thriving in Residency
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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. 

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Medical Fellowships
Thriving in Residency
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How IMGs can overcome challenges in U.S. residency training

Research has identified the pain points that non-U.S. citizen international medical graduates have in the transition to physician residency training. 

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International Med Ed
Thriving in Residency
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At Ochsner Health, chief residents help interns master the EHR

A peer-coaching program among ob-gyn residents aims to cut the learning curve and give interns more time with patients and less EHR work after hours. 

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Improve GME
Thriving in Residency
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3 things resident physicians must know about EHR inbox management

Covering the EHR inbox is a must in residency, but the burden adds to resident burnout. One key: It’s OK to ask for help.

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Digital
Thriving in Residency
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What I wish I knew in residency about effective teamwork

AMA member Stephanie Strohbeen, MD, says learning to be a great teammate is one of the biggest growth experiences in residency.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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3 tips to effectively manage debt during physician residency

As resident physicians begin their careers, they are trying to build their credit and avoid high-interest consumer debt. Here’s how to prioritize.

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Residency Finance
Thriving in Residency
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What I wish I knew in residency about physician burnout

AMA member Scott H. Pasichow, MD, MPH, was in his second year of residency when he realized he needed help. Today, he still practices prevention.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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The do’s and don’ts of EHR use for new resident physicians

Even with some experience using the EHR in medical school, you won’t master it on day one as an intern. Heed these tips for a successful transition.

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Prep for Residency
Thriving in Residency