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4 tips to help resident physicians build strong ties with attendings

Can you pass the “3 a.m. test”? That is one of the measures of how well you are getting along with your attending.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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How to help senior residents pick their practice settings

Residency program directors can share this resource for creating practical, personalized plans for the critical next step in their medical careers.

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Improve GME
Transitioning to Practice
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What residency programs must teach about privacy, confidentiality

The AMA offers expert training on patient privacy and confidentiality and why they matter.

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6 Min Read

How to make time to eat—and eat right—during physician residency

Skipping meals isn’t sustainable, nor is subsisting on sugary snacks. Plan ahead to make smarter food choices the default while you focus on learning.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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8 Min Read

Senate budget-reconciliation bill risks worsening access to care

Bill would make it harder for patients to get and stay covered, fails to address Medicare pay, and eliminates loan options vital to medical students.  

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Federal Advocacy
Fighting for Physicians
Aug 12, 2025 ·
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Resident and Fellow Well-Being

This AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy webinar will explore key strategies for improving well-being programs for residents and fellows.

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Events
AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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Poster presentation 101: Make your work stand out at a conference 

What does it take for a medical student or resident to make a standout poster presentation? These four tips are a good starting point.

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Research
Succeeding in Medical School
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Conflicts of interest: What resident physicians should know

When they arise, they can compromise objectivity and affect care. Let the AMA help your residents recognize conflicts before they become a problem.

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Improve GME
Thriving in Residency
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Why child care costs have resident physician parents seeing red

New data reveals how rising child care costs are forcing tough choices for resident parents—especially those training in high-cost cities.

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Residency Finance
Thriving in Residency