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AMA policy aimed at preventing medical student and physician suicide

The AMA adopted policy during its Interim Meeting aimed at identifying patterns that could predict and ultimately prevent suicide among physicians-in-training.

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New $15 million initiative to further reimagine physician training

New AMA Reimagining Residency initiative is aimed at transforming residency training to ensure physician well-being and improved patient safety.

Press Releases
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Survey reveals top 6 challenges faced in medical residency

Nonclinical concerns such as work-life balance swamp on-the-job issues. Learn more about the challenges of medical residency.

Resident Wellness
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Learn about 2 big risk factors for medical resident burnout

Research finds nearly half of residents report at least one physician burnout symptom. Find out who’s likelier to experience medical resident burnout and why.

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5 personal issues that add to medical resident burnout

Factors away from the bedside can add to medical resident burnout. Work-life balance is a common thread.

Resident Wellness
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4 energy-boosting tips to help residents as shifts drag on

We spoke with residents to get a few pick-me-ups that can help buoy a sleep-deprived trainee during their longest stints on call.

Resident Wellness
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How medical residents can make the most of their time off

Residents get a few weeks a year away from the strains of hours on end in the hospital or clinic. Follow this advice to get the most out of that precious vacation.

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Thriving in Residency
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4 challenges residents with children must manage to succeed

Practicing and parenting concurrently can be nearly impossible during residency. Here are the four challenges resident-parents must confront.

Resident Wellness
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Strong support system is key to your well-being as a resident

The opening days of residency can be overwhelming and isolating. Finding a support system among your peers can help you thrive.

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