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USMLE Step 3 FAQs: When to take the exam, how to prepare

How much should resident physicians study? How does the exam differ from others in the USMLE series? Get expert insight on Step 3. 

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USMLE® Step 3
Thriving in Residency
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3 Min Read

Conflicts of interest: What resident physicians should know

When they arise, they can compromise objectivity and affect care. Let the AMA help your residents recognize conflicts before they become a problem.

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Improve GME
Thriving in Residency
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6 Min Read

Why child care costs have resident physician parents seeing red

New data reveals how rising child care costs are forcing tough choices for resident parents—especially those training in high-cost cities.

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Residency Finance
Thriving in Residency
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5 Min Read

How a resident physician is turning equity research into action

For Felisha Gonzalez, MD, answering equity questions wasn’t enough. Through an AMA fellowship, she’s learning to drive action in policy and practice.

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Health Equity
Thriving in Residency
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6 Min Read

As July looms, how to prep for your next stage of physician residency

From intern to senior resident, every step in GME brings new challenges. These tips can help you meet them like a seasoned professional. 

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
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3 Min Read

Can your resident physicians pass health insurance 101?

These health-plan fundamentals can have a major impact on a lifelong career in medicine.

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Improve GME
Thriving in Residency
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4 Min Read

Bill would freeze student-loan interest during residency

Proposed legislation, backed by the AMA, offers interest-free student-loan deferment during residency, aiming to reduce debt and increase career flexibility.

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Resident Advocacy
Thriving in Residency
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What resident physicians should know about clinical trials

Residency programs need to teach the ethical standards that come with clinical trials. An AMA education module aids that teaching process.

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Improve GME
Thriving in Residency
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6 Min Read

New data on resident physician burnout: 4 things to know

Exclusive AMA data shows residents’ well-being is trending upward. Dive deeper on what is going right—and what big challenges remain.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency