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5 tips for balancing well-being and finances after physician residency

After the pressure cooker of residency training, it is natural to have that “Wait, now what?” reaction. Get some great advice on how to move ahead.

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Resident Wellness
Transitioning to Practice

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5 questions for medical students weighing a research-focused path

For medical students with research ambitions, consider your need for patient interaction, specialty variation and other key factors. 

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Publishing Research
The Road to Residency
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AMA guide to interviewing with residency programs

Get tips to distinguish yourself and detail your unique skills and experiences during residency interviews. 

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
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So you wrapped up the residency interview. Do this next.

First, take a moment to record your immediate reactions. Program directors and recent applicants give advice on the steps that should follow.

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
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1st-time poster presenters offer tips on medical student research

After their first time presenting a research poster, three medical students offered advice on what they learned from the process.  

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Publishing Research
Succeeding in Medical School
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Pondering fellowship? Residency experience can be a guiding light

When weighing physician fellowship options, your time as a resident may reveal new interests and clarify which subspecialty aligns with your passions.

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Medical Fellowships
Thriving in Residency
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How to create a Match rank-order list for long-term satisfaction

Medical students often put weight on the wrong factors when ranking residency programs. Learn what predicts less stress and more happiness in GME.

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
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How residency programs evaluate DO applicant USMLE, COMLEX scores

For osteopathic medical students, the COMLEX exam series is a must. But what about USMLE? Survey details residency program directors’ views.

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
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Resident physicians are using health AI tools. Now what?

Health AI’s impact on physicians in training has been swift, with most doing far more than turning to the tools for quick answers. 

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Digital
Thriving in Residency