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How the culture of residency backup is changing—for better

Find out why physicians may feel freer than in years past to take needed time off in training, and why it is still a challenge to do so.

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Thriving in Residency

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4 tips for resident physicians to weather their first night shifts

Learn the strategies seasoned physicians use to limit fatigue and maximize sleep on overnight shifts during residency training.

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Thriving in Residency
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Beat impostor phenomenon by building confidence in residency

Tackle the early-career physician confidence shock with residency tips that make the leap to practice feel less lonely.

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Resident Wellness
Transitioning to Practice
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Self-care can seem like a luxury in residency. Here’s how to adapt.

Residency self-care isn’t just about meals and sleep—it's about letting go of guilt and shifting expectations for physician well-being.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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How Jefferson Health recruits and retains resident physicians

The Philadelphia-based health system offers varied environments, mentors, and mental health support to engage prospective medical graduates. 

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These supports help beat burnout among new resident physician moms

Pregnant and postpartum physicians in training who got the right support, including mentorship, reported better well-being than did their colleagues.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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Nearly 10% of internal medicine residents report having a disability

Many face stigma and lack of access to accommodations, says recently published research from JAMA Network Open. 

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
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How coaching helps resident physicians flourish

Organizations are finding that coaching contributes to physician well-being and shepherds residents through tough transitions.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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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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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency