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Aug. 14, 2020: National Advocacy Update

2019 MIPS Performance Final Score and targeted review process and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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COVID-19 resources for residents and fellows

AMA provides wellness resources along with info on PPE best practices for medical residents and fellows to assist them during COVID-19.

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Resident Wellness
AMA COVID-19 Guides
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4 ways the pandemic is changing the fellowship match process

The COVID-19 pandemic is complicating the fellowship match, but applicants can make moves to strengthen their candidacy, a recent article says.

Medical Fellowships
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How social media can aid medical residency program searches

The 2021 residency application cycle presents students with unique challenges. Social media platforms may offer some solutions when it comes to research.

Residency Prep
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Residents and fellows gain additional caregiver, medical leave

In the coming years, resident physicians and fellows will have increased flexibility to attend to matters outside of the hospital.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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PPE 101: The do's and don'ts of donning and doffing

PPE use is becoming a key component of early residency training. Here are some key tips as new residents hit the wards during a pandemic.

Resident Wellness
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4 keys for new residents on offering effective feedback to medical students

As recent medical school graduates, new residents are in a unique position to help medical students maximize their clinical learning.

Residency Life
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Ready-made online courses an asset for residents during pandemic

As residency programs lean more heavily on remote learning, an AMA platform has made key improvements to better serve them.

Improve GME
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Resident medical liability lawsuits: Why and how often they happen

Medical liability cases are a challenge for any doctor, and even more for physicians still in training. Dive into the numbers behind this phenomenon.

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency