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Some specialties matched only residents who passed license exams on first try

Resident physicians in the U.S. training for some particularly competitive specialties had 100% first-attempt pass rates.

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What I wish I knew in residency about direct primary care

Philip Eskew, DO, a direct primary care physician and advocate, gives advice for residents considering this emerging practice model.

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Transitioning to Practice
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Should you freeze your eggs during physician residency?

Cryopreservation of oocytes, commonly called “freezing eggs,” is increasingly an option for residents and fellows. Get the info you need to decide.

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For PGY-1s who struggle, this is the most common weak point

Across nearly 30,000 residency program-director ratings of resident performance, one area stood out. The good news is that it can be addressed.

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When and how to apply for your NPI number in residency

An essential part of billing for services, National Provider Identifier numbers may be required in residency. Find out more about the process.

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Transitioning to Practice
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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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Thriving in Residency
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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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