GME Competency Education Program (GCEP)

The AMA hosts online modules to help residents reach milestones for core requirements.

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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 signing your John Hancock.

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Use these strategies to manage sleep deprivation in residency

To perform at your best on the night shift, resident physicians should follow the evidence on what works. One tip: Drink your java at the right time. 

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AMA adopts policies to address challenges in medical education

New policies aim to enhance resource allocation for rural health care, streamline CME reporting, and improve compensation and benefits for medical fellows.

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AMA Update for Sept. 13, 2024: QIPS in health care: Quality improvement training for residents and the importance of patient safety
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QIPS in health care: Quality improvement training for residents and the importance of patient safety

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about quality improvement training for residents.

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QIPS in health care: Quality improvement training for residents and the importance of patient safety [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about quality improvement training for residents.

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An easier way to meet ACGME requirements on quality, safety

Ten new online quality and safety “microlessons”—they take an average of 17 minutes to complete—help residency programs meet ACGME requirements.

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PGY-2s see 27% higher rate of burnout than interns. Here's why.

Second-year resident physicians take on more responsibility. Because of it, they get increased exposure to inefficiencies in the care system. 

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Residency is hard enough. Tackle burnout by cutting out burdens.

LSU Health Shreveport makes it much easier for residents to meet ACGME common program requirements as part of its broader well-being effort. Learn more.

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PGY-2s: 1-minute preceptor model can help you thrive as supervisor

The one-minute preceptor model helps you learn at your best in the clinical environment. Find out how it can boost your success in a supervisory role.

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