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3 things medical residents want after long shifts

Beyond catching up on sleep, what do medical residents want after long shifts at the hospital? Bouncing back from being on-call also means self-care and studying.

Resident Wellness
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To sleep or not to sleep: How residents make decisions post-call

Residents use “trade-off” approaches to determine how to recover after overnight shifts. A study looked at how residents use post-call off-duty time and the reasoning underpinning their activities.

Resident Wellness
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Top 10 stories from 2015 every resident should read

Look back at some of the top resident stories and headlines of 2015. Topics cover ranking specialties by work-life balance, conquering burnout and getting published.

Resident Wellness
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Stopping burnout a top priority for physicians in training

To address the high rate of burnout and suicide in physicians in training, the AMA adopted policy that made confidential, accessible and affordable mental health services for medical students, residents and fellows a top priority.

Resident Wellness
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How residents are beating burnout with help from the theatre

Residents want work-life balance, but finding time to preserve your own wellness while successfully caring for your patients requires self-awareness and boundaries, two things many residents struggle to establish amid pressures in training.

Resident Wellness
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Physicians rank residency work-life balance by specialty

How busy are you compared to other specialties? Here’s a peer-ranked list of the best—and worst—specialties for work-life balance in training.

Resident Wellness
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Where residents are most satisfied: Report ranks states

Which states have highest satisfaction rates for medical residents? Maybe it’s something about the climate, gas prices or local coffee shops, but these states boast the highest rates of satisfied medical residents, according to new rankings.

Resident Wellness
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5 tips for night shift success

When it comes to transitioning from daytime to working at night, establishing a good routine and health are key. A guide from the British Medical Journal offers top five tips for working night shifts when you are a physician in training.

Resident Wellness
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How one residency program improved documentation, reduced stress

Greater customization for collecting patient information in electronic health records may improve documentation timeliness and reduce stress for residents and attending physicians. Find out how one resident clinic improved its documentation process and dramatically increased satisfaction.

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