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How to give resident physicians the peer support they need

How much does peer support matter? Exclusive AMA survey data tells the tale. Learn how residency programs can create space for it to flourish.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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These physician specialties have the biggest gender imbalances

Which medical, surgical and other specialties are tilted most toward men or women physicians entering residency? Time to run the numbers.

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Prep for Residency
Thriving in Residency
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Half of physician residents and fellows report burnout symptoms

That is down from the 60% rate found in 2012, yet still higher than that of practicing physicians and other U.S. workers in the same age group.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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Want a better residency experience? Here’s what works

HCA Healthcare is taking dramatic strides to improve resident well-being. Progress can start with a simple question: What does the resident want to do?

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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Residency is hard every day. Here’s the support you deserve.

Confidential, convenient access to counseling is a win-win for resident physicians and the health systems where they train. Here’s what to ask for.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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Why many resident physicians still have trouble asking for help

AMA-exclusive survey shows many residents can’t access mental health care or fear a career setback. Get the details and learn what needs to change.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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Considering fellowship? Check in on the latest applicant trends

The competitiveness picture looks different for fellowship. Dive into the NRMP’s 2025 appointment-year fellowship Match data for subspecialty information. 

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Medical Fellowships
Thriving in Residency
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What I wish I knew in residency about fellowship Match

AMA member David J. Savage, MD, PhD, did his fellowship in hematology/oncology. He says fellowship applicants shouldn’t fear breaking the mold. 

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Medical Fellowships
Thriving in Residency
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Residents in these specialties are most likely to stay after training

Latest AMA survey data shows how many resident physicians plan to stay put after GME—and sheds light on the specialties most likely to do so.

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Prep for Residency
Thriving in Residency