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Family planning in residency: 3 physicians share their experiences

Is it worth delaying having a baby? How might having a child affect your training schedule? Physicians who have confronted those questions offer advice.

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency

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6 MIN READ

What I wish I knew in residency about the chief resident role

Becoming chief resident can dramatically change your postgraduate experience. Co-chief resident Nicolas K. Fletcher, MD, breaks down what to expect.

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
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7 MIN READ

USMLE Step 3 FAQs: When to take the exam, how to prepare

How much should resident physicians study? How does the exam differ from others in the USMLE series? Get expert insight on Step 3.

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USMLE® Step 3
Thriving in Residency
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One driver of resident physician burnout: Too little time at bedside

AMA survey data shows residents spend more time on clerical tasks than on direct patient care. How can programs offer solutions to the situation?

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Medical Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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6 MIN READ

5 tips to help resident physicians shift from intern to PGY-2

The second year of physician residency comes with an increase in responsibilities and a change in role. How can new PGY-2s excel?

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
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What I wish I knew in residency about taking feedback

Feedback is essential to every resident physician’s growth. Internal medicine resident Alisse Singer, MD, unlocks how to take it constructively.

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
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6 MIN READ

Two-week course preps students for internal medicine residency

The elective at University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine aims to build graduating medical students’ confidence in tackling new roles as residents.

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Preparing for Residency
Health System Spotlight
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5 MIN READ

What is residency?

Residency serves as a crucial phase in a physician's training, following the completion of medical school.

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Preparing for Residency
Health Care Definitions
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AMA helps you from medical school graduation to residency

You worked hard to succeed in medical school, now own your next adventure. AMA is your ally on the journey to from medical school graduation to residency and beyond.

Preparing for Residency