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3 Min Read

Work-life balance remains residents’ biggest challenge: survey

One in three residents names work-life balance as top challenge. Nearly half struggle with depression at least sometimes.

Resident Wellness
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5 Min Read

Pilot project offers another view of Match applicants’ skills

A new video interview component is aimed at allowing students to show qualities that might not be as evident through other metrics.

Transition to Residency
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Shadowing reveals more efficient ways to practice medicine

At a Washington state health system, physicians are shadowed by consultants who offer ways to improve workflow, cut clicks without compromising care.

Specialty Profiles
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4 Min Read

At Brown, syllabus covers treating opioid-use disorder

A program at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is creating physicians equipped to treat opioid-use disorder as residents.

Improve GME
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4 Min Read

Battling burnout one smiling face at a time

A resident at SUNY Downstate Medical Center finds that posting pictures on walls can help build a supportive workplace community.

Physician Health
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4 Min Read

Service makes core-competency education more engaging, trackable

A new online education component is designed to engage residents through interactive modules and track their progress during training.

Improve GME
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8 Min Read

What it’s like to specialize in addiction medicine: Shadowing Dr. Baxter

Meet Louis E. Baxter, MD, who says patience with insurers and patients with substance-use disorders is needed to thrive in this specialty.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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4 Min Read

How to respond when medicine’s culture causes moral distress

Medical students and resident physicians are particularly vulnerable to moral distress, given the hierarchical nature of their training.

Ethics
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7 Min Read

What it’s like to specialize in urology: Shadowing Dr. McNeil

Meet Brian Keith McNeil, MD, who says affability, availability, ability and empathy are key to succeeding as a urologist.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series