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Improving verbal sign-outs: One simple method you need

As a resident, your ability to safely care for patients often depends on how well you capture and communicate information about them to colleagues at sign-out. Conduct highly effective verbal sign-outs by remembering this acronym.

Improve GME
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GME by the numbers: Here's what to know

More GME positions are necessary to ensure there are enough physicians to meet the nation’s health care needs, according to a report by the AMA Council on Medical Education. Get the latest numbers and figures on what’s needed.

GME Funding
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5 tips for night shift success

When it comes to transitioning from daytime to working at night, establishing a good routine and health are key. A guide from the British Medical Journal offers top five tips for working night shifts when you are a physician in training.

Resident Wellness
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Tired of miserable schedules? One residency program's solution

Medical residents’ clinical schedules don’t have to be as stressful as they tend to be. At least, that’s what one residency program found a solution to address many of the common problems surrounding miserable residency scheduling.

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How one residency program improved documentation, reduced stress

Greater customization for collecting patient information in electronic health records may improve documentation timeliness and reduce stress for residents and attending physicians. Find out how one resident clinic improved its documentation process and dramatically increased satisfaction.

Digital
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7 tips for how to master patient handoffs

High-quality patient handoffs can reduce medical errors and prevent adverse events in patient care. Follow these seven expert tips to improve handoffs and enhance team-based care in training.

Residency Life
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Where to publish: Top journals for physicians in training

Getting published as a physician in training can build your CV and reputation. Here’s a list of top journals that accept submissions from trainees. Knowing where to submit your research is half the battle of breaking into medical publishing.

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Thriving in Residency
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How one program achieved resident wellness, work-life balance

Maintaining wellness during training as a medical resident can seem like a challenge. A Stanford program uses several unique activities to boost work-life balance. See how feeling your way through a maze while blindfolded improves the health and happiness of surgical residents.

Resident Wellness
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Top tips for developing a med school loan repayment strategy

Medical school debt can seem overwhelming. Developing a strategy for paying back your loans can help make handling that debt more manageable. Here are top tips physicians in training should know.

Residency Finance