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Obstetric complications linked to female surgeons’ workplaces

Female surgery residents putting in 60-hour workweeks saw more complications, study shows. “We should be acting on this,” says one physician executive.

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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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Latest data shows 28.6% burnout rate among resident physicians

That’s down from prior years, according to an AMA-exclusive survey and data analysis. Furthermore, nine in 10 residents and fellows are also satisfied with their training program. 

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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Do more work hours mean higher resident physician burnout?

Dig into what the latest medical research is showing. One complicating factor: Not all physician specialties appear to be affected the same by more work hours.

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Resident Wellness
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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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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When residents feel like they belong, they perform better: study

Feeling connected and valued could make a difference in training outcomes. How can leaders foster more belonging in residency programs?

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Thriving in Residency
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About 1 in 7 resident physicians has food insecurity: study

Food insecurity has been shown to be a struggle among residents and fellows. Find out how Geisinger is tackling the problem.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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Resident physicians deserve to learn in a culture of well-being

Residents should be able to speak up for patients—and for themselves. Learn how that culture is nurtured at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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5 tips for balancing well-being and finances after physician residency

After the pressure cooker of residency training, it is natural to have that “Wait, now what?” reaction. Get some great advice on how to move ahead.

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Resident Wellness
Transitioning to Practice