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Why medical residents play key role in improving patient safety

Residents can help identify and mitigate lapses that can harm patients. Learn more with the AMA on tips to improve safety processes.

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What to know before signing your 1st physician job contract

Physician contracts can be complicated. Learn why it’s wise to seek help from an attorney with the right expertise before writing out your John Hancock.

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Giving residents back 2 hours a week makes dent in burnout’s toll

Let residents have two more hours of protected nonclinical time to use as they see fit. What could happen? Research shows a meaningful upside.

Medical Resident Wellness
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An end-of-life care primer for medical residents

End-of-life care can be complicated for patients and physicians. The AMA is helping residents become more comfortable with this challenging situation.

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Medical resident well-being: What helps, what hurts?

Many activities residents pursue to increase their personal wellness seem to have little effect. Learn with the AMA about what does matter.

Medical Resident Wellness
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Conflicts of interest: What medical residents should know

When conflicts of interest arise, they can compromise objectivity and even affect care. Let the AMA help you recognize conflicts before they become a problem.

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Resident clinics: 6 keys to training up on team-based care

For medical residents to learn to lead an effective team in their careers, they need to experience one during residency. Here are the steps to creating effective teams in your resident clinic.

Scope of Practice
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What medical residents need to know about fraud-and-abuse laws

Filing false claims can cripple a physician's practice. Learn more with the AMA about how to ensure that doesn't happen to you.

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Medical residents: What to do when patients won’t take their meds

Medication nonadherence is costly, deadly and frustrates even seasoned physicians. Here’s how residents can talk with patients to tackle this common problem.

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