Best of 2016: Specialty series
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“Shadow Me” series offers frank insights on specialty choice

The most valuable advice on medical specialty choice comes from those in practice. These are five best-read entries in our “Shadow Me” series.

Specialty Profiles
Best of 2016: Students
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The top 5 stories medical students should read

It is what comes after medical school—residency and a choice of specialty—that often piques the most interest among medical students.

Specialty Profiles
Best of 2016: Top stories
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Our 5 most popular stories of 2016

Dating, marriage, Match, burnout. When stories had a personal dimension, they hit home. These were our best-read articles this year.

Physician Health
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Opioid crisis needs training emphasis in GME

Physicians adopt policy to expand clinical experience in treating addiction for residents and fellows during training.

Improve GME
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Beating burnout: Confidential access to health services for trainees

New policy battles burnout by supporting access to confidential mental and physical health services for med students, residents and physicians.

Resident Wellness
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Easing student loan debt one of several new AMA med ed policies

The AMA says physicians working in underserved areas in exchange for student-loan repayment should have their tax burden relieved.

Resident Advocacy
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Another perspective on sleep medicine: Shadowing Dr. Rosen

Dr. Rosen provides insights for students considering specializing in sleep medicine, including how her lifestyle compares with what she envisioned in med school.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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Take these 7 tips to avoid financial stress

Young residents and physicians face many financial challenges. A 7 point prescription for how to handle issues ranging from debt to retirement planning can help you avoid fiscal stress.

Residency Finance
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3 ways to get ahead financially even if you're not an expert

A new report notes the complex financial needs of physicians and provides concrete advice to help you get ahead of schedule in preparing for life after practice.

Residency Finance