Four physicians walking down a hallway.
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To err is human. To speak up? It depends, study says

Residents are much less likely to say something when an attending physician is involved in unsafe or unprofessional behavior.

Improve GME
Dr. Tamaan Osbourne-Roberts comments at AMA Annual Meeting.
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Loan forgiveness program, under threat, gets AMA support

Delegates oppose capping, eliminating PSLF program. AMA also will push back on 5-year GME funding cap for new residency programs.

Resident Advocacy
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Chicago programs collaborate to cut residency interview travel costs

The emergency medicine programs at Northwestern and University of Chicago are working together to save residency interviewees money and mileage.

Transition to Residency
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AMA continues efforts to expand funding for GME

The AMA today adopted policy aimed at making sure there is sufficient funding for medical residency positions

Press Releases
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Missing from many residents’ lab test orders: healthy skepticism

Pathologist: Unnecessary ordering of laboratory tests a matter of too many options on the menu and too little discernment among physicians-in-training.

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Buying vs. renting a home.
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Prepare now for one of residency’s biggest hurdles: Sticker shock

New residents have to allocate for rent, food, utilities, student loans, transportation and so much more. Here are some pointers for them.

Residency Finance
Close-up map of Virginia.
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Virginia med students, residents help open 25 more GME spots

A shortage of graduate medical education slots has become the norm. But starting in July, Virginia will begin funding new residency positions.

GME Funding
Physician standing in the doorway of a hospital hallway.
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3 tips for new med school grads facing old 24-hour shift

After a six-year hiatus, first-year residents will again contend with longer shifts. How to cope? Seasoned residents offer perspectives and advice.

Transition to Residency
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What it’s like in critical care medicine: Shadowing Dr. Bosslet

In this specialty, death is a daily reality. To help families with often heartbreaking decisions is an awesome responsibility.

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