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These physician specialties score highest on resident well-being

Ob-gyn and anesthesiology residents and fellows reported higher burnout rates than physicians in some other specialties, AMA-exclusive data shows.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency

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We can boost training for hard talks. Resident’s research shows how.

Palliative care talks are tough, and training can fall short. Neurology PGY-4 Karishma Popli, MD, MBE, was recognized for her work to change that.

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
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10 Min Read

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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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
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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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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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15 Min Read

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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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
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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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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
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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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Residency Life
Transitioning to Practice
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8 Min Read

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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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
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4 Min Read

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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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency