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Pandemic significantly alters job market for residents, fellows

Months ago, first-time entrants into the physician job market had abundant opportunity. Then the pandemic decreased patient volume and demand.

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Transition from Resident to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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Why frontline care workers need student loan forgiveness

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by advocating for student loan forgiveness for physicians and other health care workers.

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Medical Residency Personal Finance
AMA Update
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Helping student and resident programs minimize disruption during COVID-19

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by providing resources for student and resident education during the pandemic.

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Medical Student Health
AMA Update
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May 8, 2020: National Advocacy Update

FDA issues new policy on COVID-19 antibody testing and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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AMA offers free resources for medical students, residents & educators

The AMA is working to fill gaps by offering free access to content, tools and resources that will ensure a well-trained physician workforce of the future.

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How a residency program is protecting its surgeons during COVID-19

A reorganization of general surgery residents at the University of Washington aims to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among that group.

Medical Resident Wellness
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Residents report from the pandemic’s front lines

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by providing resources to residents and more.

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Medical Resident Wellness
AMA Update
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COVID-19 and USMLE testing: 4 key questions for students, residents

For students and residents preparing for USMLE, the pandemic has brought uncertainty to a process that, even in normal circumstances, can be stressful.

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COVID-19: Residents, fellows need physical and financial protection

Guidance on residency and fellowship training during COVID-19 addresses physical safety, financial security and the preservation of education.

Medical Resident Wellness