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4 Min Read

4 tips for juggling GME training and becoming a new parent

The two giant tasks of physician residency training are learning a lot quickly and delivering quality care. And—for new parents—baby makes three.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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4 Min Read

Another challenge for resident physicians: more “pajama time”

Resident physicians’ after-hours EHR burdens pile up as they attend to documentation before and after shifts. Learn more with the AMA.

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Digital
Thriving in Residency
Avani K. Patel, MD
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11 Min Read

This resident psychiatrist stakes her claim as physician leader

AMA member Avani K. Patel, MD, MHA, has faced many biases throughout her journey in medicine. But they have only pushed her to accomplish even more.  

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Health Equity
Thriving in Residency
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Are physician residency’s arduous demands a relationship killer?

Neurosurgical residents complete seven years of GME. Learn how that affects the relationship satisfaction of their spouses and significant others.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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4 tips for resident physicians to weather their first night shifts

Those first night shifts can be turbulent for PGY-1s. Experienced physicians share their advice on how to manage.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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5 keys to flexing your learning style as a resident physician

Mastering clinical content while carrying a full resident workload is tough. A Geisinger emergency physician outlines five essential tips.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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5 Min Read

What helps interns thrive? Stronger connections with patients

Learn about a project uncovering key factors that can help reduce burnout among interns and help them refine their clinical skills.

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Improve GME
Thriving in Residency
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4 Min Read

3 big factors that drive resident physician burnout

Recent research sheds further light on what causes burnout in residency training and how to address it. Learn more with the AMA.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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4 Min Read

To help resident physicians thrive, first ask how they’re doing

A Dallas residency program worked with the AMA to assess resident physicians’ well-being and work on tailored solutions. Learn more.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency