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Graduate Medical Education initiatives and advocacy

The AMA addresses concerns regarding the challenges faced by the current graduate medical education (GME) system with a report on GME initiatives to help inform future GME advocacy.

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AMA advocacy: Graduate Medical Education and student loans

The AMA is committed to supporting medical students and residents as they attend school and enter their training years. See the advocacy work of the AMA for Graduate Medical Education (GME).

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Want a better residency experience? Here’s what works

HCA Healthcare is taking dramatic strides to improve resident well-being. Progress can start with a simple question: What does the resident want to do?

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Thriving in Residency
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Are you ready for residency? Specialty choice may tell the tale

The overwhelming majority of PGY-1s from U.S. medical schools meet program directors’ expectations, but the results vary by specialty.

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Specialty Profiles
The Road to Residency
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How learner-based competencies can boost informatics training

Leaders at Geisinger’s clinical informatics fellowship program broke ACGME’s core competencies into smaller pieces that were more useful for learners.

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Fighting for Physicians
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Residency is hard every day. Here’s the support you deserve.

Confidential, convenient access to counseling is a win-win for resident physicians and the health systems where they train. Here’s what to ask for.

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Is your dream specialty among the 10 most in demand?

Data from a top physician recruiter sheds light on relevant trends for medical students choosing a specialty—but remember to follow your passion.

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The Road to Residency
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Why many resident physicians still have trouble asking for help

AMA-exclusive survey shows many residents can’t access mental health care or fear a career setback. Get the details and learn what needs to change.

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Medical student programs: Research
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How to get started in research

Conducting research in medical school can be very rewarding. The AMA answers frequently asked questions to help you get started. 

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