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Making a Match ranking list? A fellow’s advice: Think long term

A University of Chicago fellow advises medical students to look at residency as the start of their careers, not just the next step in training.

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What it's like to specialize in hospital medicine: Shadowing Dr. Gupta

A hospitalist at the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center offers insights into this relatively new specialty.

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5 steps to better patient safety training for residents, fellows

A report identifies gaps in adverse-event reporting in clinical learning environments. The leading GME accreditor is working to fix it.

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Suicide Prevention Toolkit
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When trainee suicide happens, implement this action plan

The death of a resident or a fellow by suicide can be earthshaking for coworkers and patients alike. A toolkit provides expert advice for survivors.

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New resource advises how to prevent, respond to trainee suicide

The ACGME and others launch an initiative to guide trainees in responding to distressed peers. It also offers help to those dealing with a suicide.

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What it's like to specialize in geriatrics: Shadowing Dr. Lammers

A geriatrician with more than 30 years in practice offers frank insights into his specialty, including the challenges of caring for a fragile population.

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Family matters: How to juggle residency training, parenthood

First-hand advice on the challenge of starting a family while completing medical training garnered close attention from physician trainees.

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Best of 2016: Residents
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The top 5 stories residents should read

Compelling data on themes affecting individual residents—starting a family, recovering from shifts and more—struck a chord with readers.

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How should residents respond to faculty bullying of med students?

When faculty members bully or mistreat medical students, how should residents respond?

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