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What it's like to be in interventional radiology: Shadowing Dr. Ding

As a medical student, do you ever wonder what it’s like to specialize in interventional radiology? Alex Ding, MD, shares what it’s like to work in a hospital-based practice.

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How residents really feel about peer-to-peer feedback

A study from the Journal of Graduate Medical Education reveals that residents look to their peers for helpful feedback and guidance. Find out what residents really want in peer evaluations and how residency programs can improve their peer feedback processes.

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How residents, programs tackle wellness: 4 solutions to know

While the burnout woes of residency are familiar to many physicians in training, concrete strategies to combat the problem can be more elusive. Here are a few creative ways programs have developed to tackle wellness.

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What it's like to be in sports medicine: Shadowing Dr. Vasudevan

As a medical student, do you ever wonder what it’s like to specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation? Meet John Vasudevan, MD, a physiatrist who shares what his practice is like and offers advice about his specialty.

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What it's like to be in physical medicine and rehabilitation: Shadowing Dr. Wolfe

Choosing your specialty is an important decision. Find out what it’s like to specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Dr. Claire Wolfe shares insights on her field of practice, work/life balance and more.

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From MOC to vaccines: Top 10 stories from AMA Annual Meeting

A new maintenance of certification (MOC) policy, GME funding, and exemptions from vaccinations were among the top stories from the 2015 AMA Annual Meeting.

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GME funding, doc shortage tackled in new policy

Physicians at the 2015 AMA Annual Meeting passed policy to address insufficient funding for graduate medical education ahead of a predicted shortage of physicians over the next decade. The policy calls for the AMA to advocate for continued and expanded GME funding from federal, state, local and private sources.

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ACGME survey reveals concerning data on resident wellness

A survey by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) asked residents about wellness. When assessing their health across individual lifestyle factors, the survey revealed concerning data.

Resident Wellness
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AMA continues efforts to expand funding for graduate medical education

The AMA adopted policy today reaffirming the need for increasing medical residency slots and expanding funding sources for graduate medical education (GME).

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