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5 financial planning tips every young physician should know

If you’re a young physician, how can you build a savings habit in the face of med school debt, day-to-day expenses and the complexity of financial planning? Figure out your finances with these 5 tips.

Residency Finance
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Medical interns: Navigating the first year of residency

A chief resident counsels med students on how to navigate their intern year. Prepare for the physical and emotional challenges of an internship with straightforward advice. From learning how to get over making a mistake to dealing with scary procedures, get valuable advice.

Residency Life
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Training academic physicians requires standard model and curriculum

Few physicians undergo formal training in medical education before assuming faculty duties. Rigorous training is needed amid innovations in teaching methods and training curriculum to cultivate leaders and communities of trained educators.

Medical Fellowships
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Depression in medical residents: Rethinking training to aid wellness

A study shows one-third of medical residents suffer from depression or depressive symptoms. It’s time to take a look at the fundamental structure and function of the residency training as it relates to depression in residents.

Resident Wellness
Navigating through the first year of residency
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Graduating med students: Make a successful transition to residency

Move from med school to hospital training easier by adopting seven principles for working in a clinical setting. Get off to a good start with hard-earned lessons from a chief resident on how to survive your first grueling year as an intern.

Transition to Residency
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4 building blocks for a successful medical marriage

Physicians and spouses face many stressors when mixing marriage and medicine. A study looks at how mutual support, shared values, and defined family roles are among 4 building blocks that form foundation of strong marriage.

Physician Health
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What it's like to be in neurology: Shadowing Dr. Govindarajan

Wondering what medical specialty is right for you? Meet Dr. Raghav Govindarajan, a neurologist who works at a university hospital, as he shares insights on his career.

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What it's like to be in nephrology: Shadowing Dr. Desai

After med school, what specialty would be a good fit? If you wonder what it’s like to be a nephrologist, read about Dr. Tejas Desai. From patient load to key personality traits, discover if this field is worth a closer look.

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Preventing burnout in residency programs: Mayo Clinic's unique approach

The Mayo Clinic employs a program to reduce stress and prevent burnout in medical residents through art and meditation. Award-winning program illustrates that physicians don’t just care for patients, they have to care for themselves.

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