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AMA continues efforts to expand funding for GME

The AMA today adopted policy aimed at making sure there is sufficient funding for medical residency positions

Press Releases
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Missing from many residents’ lab test orders: healthy skepticism

Pathologist: Unnecessary ordering of laboratory tests a matter of too many options on the menu and too little discernment among physicians-in-training.

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Virginia med students, residents help open 25 more GME spots

A shortage of graduate medical education slots has become the norm. But starting in July, Virginia will begin funding new residency positions.

GME Funding
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3 tips for new med school grads facing old 24-hour shift

After a six-year hiatus, first-year residents will again contend with longer shifts. How to cope? Seasoned residents offer perspectives and advice.

Prep for Residency
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Training tomorrow’s physicians to help reverse the opioid epidemic

Jason Jerry, MD, uses medication-assisted treatment for patients with opioid-use disorders and teaches residents how they can help reduce harm from the opioid epidemic.

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How med student loan burdens can deepen health disparities

Six-figure student-loan burdens can discourage underrepresented minorities and lower-income students, who are likelier to work in underserved areas.

Medical School Diversity
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Make your medical romance last a lifetime

Find out why doctors marry doctors, and get tips on med-student dating, protecting your wedded bliss and balancing a two-physician family.

Physician Health
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Life hacks for medical residents: One fellow’s collection

An anesthesiology and pain medicine fellow describes several ways for residents to save time and money by streamlining daily chores.

Resident Wellness
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5 steps to better patient safety training for residents, fellows

A report identifies gaps in adverse-event reporting in clinical learning environments. The leading GME accreditor is working to fix it.

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