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Residency interviews: Don’t forget to ask these 7 key questions

Knowing which questions to ask during interviews can make a good impression with interviewers and give you insight on your fit with a program.

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Residency Prep
The Road to Residency
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5 tips to help PGY-1s level up for second half of intern year

As first-year resident physicians take on greater responsibility, honing efficiency and sharpening communication skills can help them thrive. 

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
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What podcasts you should be listening to this year

Physicians of different specialties from AMA Health System Program member organizations share eight podcasts to add to your playlist. 

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Sep 28 - 30, 2026 ·
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International Conference on Physician Health™

The International Conference on Physician Health will be held Sept. 28-30, 2026. Learn more.

Events
Mazen Elatrache, MD
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What it's like in gastroenterology: Shadowing Dr. Elatrache

Mazen Elatrache, MD, of Henry Ford Health, feels gastroenterology is a satisfying field because it combines cognitive medicine with complex procedures.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
John R. Corker, MD
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What I wish I knew in residency about life in group practice

AMA member John R. Corker, MD, has been with a group practice for eight years and is now an owner. What led him there? Knowing what he wanted.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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Teaching residents effective interprofessional team communication

For residency programs, teaching how to be part of an effective interprofessional team is vital. Now there’s help online from subject-matter experts.

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Improve GME
Thriving in Residency
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Weighing a rural physician residency program? 6 things to know

Is a rural residency program right for you? Before the rank-order deadline, a general surgery resident who works in a rural setting offered some key insights. 

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Residency Prep
The Road to Residency
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Listen and learn with the AMA’s top podcast episodes

AMA podcasts help physicians and medical students stay updated on the go. Catch up with some of our most popular episodes. 

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