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Pros, cons of staying at home program for physician residency

About one in four medical students stay at their home program for residency. Find out why it may—or may not—be right for you.

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
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What it's like in pediatric hospital medicine: Shadowing Dr. Puzdrakiewicz

For Michelle Puzdrakiewicz, MD, of Ochsner Children’s, pediatric hospital medicine can be practiced anywhere, and with some work, it allows for having a family.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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What I wish I knew in residency to think through my first job offer

As you transition to practice, look beyond salary, says AMA member Brandi Ring, MD. Dig deep on financial details and don’t forget to do a vibe check.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
Monique Butler, MD
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Guiding the next generation of physicians with vision and heart

HCA Healthcare’s Monique Butler, MD, blends passion for medicine with strategy to recruit, train and retain future physicians.

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Improve GME
Health System Spotlight
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The first phase of reimagining GME is done. Look at the results.

Eleven projects looked at novel ways to improve graduate medical education. A medical journal supplement rounds up the key takeaways for program directors.

Improve GME
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When should you expect physician residency interview invites?

Here is what residency applicants should know about that question, along with key deadlines and managing a physician residency-interview schedule.

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
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What I wish I knew in residency about doing research

Balancing medical research and clinical training in residency can be tricky, but a physician researcher gives tips to help you succeed.

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Research in Residency
Thriving in Residency
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Before you hit submit in MyERAS, do these final application checks

Whether you are using MyERAS or ResidencyCAS, program directors urge you to avoid these mistakes when submitting your residency applications. 

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
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How do physician signing bonuses stack up for your specialty?

Signing bonuses are up overall, but some physician specialties are in greater demand than others. Dive deep into the trends and what’s driving them.

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Specialty Profiles
Transitioning to Practice