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Physician residency interviews—a program director's do's and don'ts

From deftly tackling case-based questions to showing humility and professionalism, these tips can help applicants stand out on interview day.

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
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6 Min Read

Chipping away at messages helps reduce “pajama time”

Confluence Health has found a way to reduce the inbox overload for physicians, cutting EHR time by about 34 minutes per eight-hour clinic day.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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Take these steps to control BP, improve population health

Health systems have an opportunity to shift from reactive care to proactive, population-based solutions with the AMA MAP Hypertension program. 

Prevention & Wellness
Moving boxes
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Relocation bonus after residency: What to expect, what to ask for

Relocation compensation in your first physician job after residency training is almost a given. Learn what’s usually covered and watch out for these wrinkles.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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Devices offer more surgical options for tricuspid valve disease

Only about 5% of patients with severe tricuspid valve regurgitation get surgical correction. Henry Ford Health offers two minimally invasive options. 

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Chronic Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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Myth or fact? CMS says note templates are a no-go

Note templates can help physicians cut back the hours they spend on the computer. But does health care’s biggest payer have rules against them?

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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Why medical students should join the street-medicine movement

Henry Ford Health helps medical students bring their passion for health care to the streets of Detroit, gaining leadership experience in the process.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
Ednan Mushtaq, MD
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What it's like to specialize in otolaryngology: Shadowing Dr. Mushtaq

Ednan Mushtaq, MD, of Privia Medical Group, says students interested in otolaryngology should see it in both hospital and private practice settings.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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Inequitable rural health trends are alarming—and unacceptable

AMA commits to improving the health of rural patients by easing doctor shortages and taking action against negative cancer and pediatric care trends.

Population Health