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Which educational activities do residents find most useful?

Survey of general surgery residency programs offers ranking of the most important and effective nonclinical activities—along with those that lag behind.

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Want to improve care? Give residents the tools to make it happen

Geisinger teaches resident physicians how to spot system flaws, lead fixes and boost patient care—skills that matter in any practice setting.

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AMA Spring Internship Program for medical students and residents / fellows

Are you a medical student or resident/fellow looking for the opportunity to support AMA initiatives? The AMA Spring Internship Program may be for you.

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Resident-led project seeks connection, smiles and better health

Toothbrushes, mouthwash and floss are household staples for many. At UT Health San Antonio, they are just what the doctor ordered to help boost oral health.

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Residents bring creative vision to pediatric ophthalmology

Resident physicians at LSU School of Medicine want to use child patients’ creativity to establish a connection.

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What do chief residents need to thrive in this demanding role?

Learn what it is like to be a chief resident physician, what you can gain from it, and where the training gaps are.

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7 tips for how to master patient handoffs

Better handoffs in residency training can come from following these strategies for physicians to level up their sign-outs.

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Improving verbal sign-outs: One simple method you need

Resident physicians can boost patient safety by mastering the I-PASS handoff, which research has linked to fewer adverse events.

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General surgery residents work an average of 75 hours a week

Get the details on AMA-exclusive data from 3,000 residents and fellows on “time spend” among physicians in training. 

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