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The PGY-2 playbook: 7 ways resident physicians can own their new role

After gaining footing as interns, second-year residents take on a new role and increased responsibility. These tips help new PGY-2s excel.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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4 Min Read

2 skills to help residents build better relationships with patients

An online training shows residents how to defuse a tense interaction and move on to providing prompt, effective and compassionate care.

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Improve GME
Thriving in Residency
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4 Min Read

4 tips to help resident physicians build strong ties with attendings

Can you pass the “3 a.m. test”? That is one of the measures of how well you are getting along with your attending.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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6 Min Read

How to make time to eat—and eat right—during physician residency

Skipping meals isn’t sustainable, nor is subsisting on sugary snacks. Plan ahead to make smarter food choices the default while you focus on learning.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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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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Resident Advocacy
Thriving in Residency
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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