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When surgical residents are expecting, mentorship is invaluable

A mentor who understands the unique challenges of pregnancy and parenthood during surgical training can provide key insight. Learn more with the AMA.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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4 ways teamwork can make the dream work in residency training

Interprofessional teams are essential to delivering quality care. How can resident physicians help these teams maximize benefits for their patients?

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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AMA backs resident physicians’ access to fertility preservation

Training often coincides with prime child-bearing years. AMA policy supports coverage, accommodations for residents pursuing fertility preservation.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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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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Improve GME
Thriving in Residency
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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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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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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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Improve GME
Thriving in Residency
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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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Improve GME
Thriving in Residency
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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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Improve GME
Thriving in Residency
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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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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency