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Christiana Shoushtari, MD, receiving COVID-19 vaccine
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Q&A: Battling cancer, a medical resident opts for COVID-19 vaccine

Resident physicians are among those with priority spots for COVID-19 vaccination. Learn why Christiana Shoushtari, MD, said yes to vaccination.

Resident Wellness
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3 Min Read

Patient bias toward medical residents: How common is it?

Nearly all medical residents experience or witness bias from patients. The forms it takes and how frequently it is experienced varies, new research shows.

Physician Health
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On and off the wards, residents face limited holiday celebration

Not all get time off around the holidays, but for medical residents able to get away and recharge, safety is still priority No. 1. Learn more with the AMA.

Resident Wellness
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Resident physicians: Your diet can help you make it through the night

Meal composition and timing can have an impact on cognitive performance and energy during overnight shifts for medical residents. Learn more with the AMA.

Resident Wellness
Young woman in a bubble
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A medical resident’s view of COVID-19: Dystopian tale come to life

Working as an internal medicine resident during the pandemic’s peak feels like something from a horror story. Learn how writing about it can help.

Resident Wellness
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4 Min Read

Key tips for medical residents facing microaggressions

Learn with the AMA how and when to deal with the slights that members of marginalized groups face in medical settings.

Resident Wellness
Health care worker holding head in hands
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4 Min Read

Medical residents stretched by pandemic at risk for stress injury

Find out how residency programs can track their residents’ well-being and lay the groundwork for “post-traumatic growth.”

Resident Wellness
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COVID-19 resources for residents and fellows

AMA provides wellness resources along with info on PPE best practices for medical residents and fellows to assist them during COVID-19.

Resident Wellness
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Residents and fellows gain additional caregiver, medical leave

In the coming years, resident physicians and fellows will have increased flexibility to attend to matters outside of the hospital.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency