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Giving residents back 2 hours a week makes dent in burnout’s toll

Let residents have two more hours of protected nonclinical time to use as they see fit. What could happen? Research shows a meaningful upside.

Resident Wellness
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3 Min Read

AMA-brokered deal poised to cover residents affected by Hahnemann closure

1,500-plus displaced Hahnemann doctors could get long-tail liability coverage if judge OKs AMA’s underwriting legal representation of orphaned residents, fellows in the case.

Resident Advocacy
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Ob-gyns get AMA help to redesign residency application process

The average number of ob-gyn residency applications doubled over last decade, creating a stressful, inequitable process. The AMA is backing a plan to change that.

Improve GME
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Medical resident well-being: What helps, what hurts?

Many activities residents pursue to increase their personal wellness seem to have little effect. Learn with the AMA about what does matter.

Resident Wellness
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Resident clinics: 6 keys to training up on team-based care

For medical residents to learn to lead an effective team in their careers, they need to experience one during residency. Here are the steps to creating effective teams in your resident clinic.

Scope of Practice
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What medical residents need to know about fraud-and-abuse laws

Filing false claims can cripple a physician's practice. Learn more with the AMA about how to ensure that doesn't happen to you.

Improve GME
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5 Min Read

Hahnemann residents left in lurch seek bankruptcy court’s help

Hundreds of residents and fellows have been left without the long-tail medical liability insurance coverage they need, but a bankruptcy judge’s order could boost their hopes for assistance.

Resident Advocacy
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Burnout prevention can begin in medical school, residency training

The learning environment presents numerous challenges to medical student and resident well-being. An AMA webinar uncovers practical organizational solutions.

Improve GME
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5 Min Read

AMA announces policies adopted during Interim Meeting

New policies touch on EHRs and public health surveillance, as well as training program closures.

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