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Where your 1st year of physician residency can hit a snag

Most interns live up to their program directors’ expectations. But research shows that when they do struggle, it is likely in a few identifiable areas.

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Can physicians get fired or dismissed from residency training?

Yes, it happens—but getting fired from residency is rare and the process is often slow. Dive deeper and find out which specialties have the most residents dismissed.

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Thriving in Residency
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Resident physician pay still rising, but growth trails inflation

Stipends for residents and fellows grew from 2024 to 2025 at their slowest rate since 2021, AAMC data showed. Find out how pay varies by type of institution and region.

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Thriving in Residency
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What U.S. physician residency training looks like now

Get up to speed with the latest data showing which specialties draw the most residents, the top 10 by share of U.S. MDs and more.

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
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Resident physicians are using health AI tools. Now what?

Health AI’s impact on physicians in training has been swift, with most doing far more than turning to the tools for quick answers. 

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Thriving in Residency
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How to know you’re picking the right physician subspecialty

You may have entered residency with a certain path in mind, but it’s OK to change your mind. Three steps will help you confirm your career direction.

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How to give resident physicians the peer support they need

How much does peer support matter? Exclusive AMA survey data tells the tale. Learn how residency programs can create space for it to flourish.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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Master these 5 domains to succeed as a senior resident physician

Moving from junior to senior resident marks a shift in a physician’s autonomy and responsibility. Learn how to make an effective transition.

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