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How residents, programs tackle wellness: 4 solutions to know

While the burnout woes of residency are familiar to many physicians in training, concrete strategies to combat the problem can be more elusive. Here are a few creative ways programs have developed to tackle wellness.

Resident Wellness
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New AMA policy calls for research on violence against physicians

Physicians at the 2015 AMA Annual Meeting passed policy to support a new research study on methods that will prevent violence against physicians and other health care professionals in the workplace.

Physician Health
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AMA works to protect health care providers following Boston shooting

Six months after the fatal shooting of a Boston cardiac surgeon, the AMA voted today in support of a study to prevent violence against health care providers.

Press Releases
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Challenging the “hidden curricula” in residency programs

Medical residents often face a “hidden curricula”— subtle structural issues within an institution that shape how and what trainees are taught. A study shows programs should help train residents to challenge staff management decisions in a clear and effective manner, especially when patient safety is at risk.

Improve GME
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March Virtual Mentor explores mistreatment in medical education

This month's issue of Virtual Mentor addresses the topic of mistreatment in medical education, from current problems to possible solutions.

Ethics