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How psychological safety can help resident physicians flourish

Being afraid to give the wrong answer or to speak up when needed can create a psychologically unsafe environment for residents. Learn more.

Resident Wellness
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38 Min Read

Life on the Line: Young doctors come of age in a pandemic

In this episode of AMA Moving Medicine, author and New York Times reporter Emma Goldberg shares the experience of following six fresh med school graduates amid the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City.

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Resident Wellness
Moving Medicine Podcast
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How infection control can start in medical school

CDC’s Project Firstline puts infection-control knowledge in the hands of medical students, doctors and all health professionals. Learn more.

Med Student Health
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4 Min Read

Med students one day, COVID interns the next: Early grads look back

Get perspective from medical schools and medical students about early graduation to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

Residency Prep
Tait Shanafelt, MD
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4 Min Read

3 ways to make your organization proactive on physician burnout

AMA member Tait Shanafelt, MD, has made a career out of focusing on physician well-being. Learn about his prescription for organizational change.

Physician Health
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2 Min Read

4 lessons for residents on sleep, resiliency and well-being

These great pointers on well-being will give residents and fellows a road map to thrive during their graduate medical education training. Learn more.

Resident Wellness
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At pandemic peak, 1 in 3 resident doctors in NYC experienced burnout

During COVID-19 pandemic’s intense early months, residents and fellows at a New York hospital were at higher risk of psychiatric disorders. Learn more.

Resident Wellness
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5 Min Read

For doctors hit hard by COVID-19 stress, there are tools to help

Pandemic’s emotionally pulverizing impact must not be borne alone. Learn about AMA resources to help doctors and health professionals make it through.

Physician Health
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2 Min Read

5 topics that residency programs most commonly teach online

Resident physicians can gain vital lessons on personal well-being, compassion and patient safety through a ground-breaking online learning program.

Resident Wellness