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3 keys to help resident physicians to get the exercise they need

Exercise is shown to help residents better withstand their rigorous training schedules. But how do you squeeze it in? Learn more with the AMA.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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New interns should master these 8 domains of well-being

The transition from medical school to residency is a trying one. Learn with the AMA about the eight areas key to well-being for PGY-1s.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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Why more resident physicians are looking to unionize

Doctors at a handful of residency programs have recently opted to unionize. An emergency medicine resident union member explains the trend.

Resident Advocacy
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AMA: Senate Finance Committee bill offers relief to students with debt

Bill would strengthen the retirement options for medical students and others struggling with student debt.

Press Releases
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Find new ways to help medical students, residents get child care

Nearly all child care is unaffordable on a resident physician’s salary, per HHS criteria. The AMA will ID best practices for on-site or subsidized care.

Resident Wellness
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Bill enables 401(k) match for doctors paying off student loans

Residents, young physicians often squeezed between paying off loans and saving for retirement. The House passes an AMA-supported bill to help.

Resident Advocacy
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3 tips from Johns Hopkins on boosting resident, fellow well-being

With half of their 1,200-plus residents and fellows experiencing burnout, Johns Hopkins needed to act. Learn about their innovative response.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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How to make resident doctors’ well-being an institutional imperative

Having open lines of communication with residents and fellows has helped the University of Toledo create well-being champions in its training programs.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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Money matters: Helping young doctors handle the mental burdens

Young physicians must manage student-loan repayment and other complex financial challenges, and having the right mindset is key. Learn more.

Resident Wellness