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Medical Resident Wellness

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4 Min Read

3 coping strategies to help medical residents manage stress

The resident physician with better well-being can better meet the medical needs of patients. These pointers can help. 
Erica Bechtel, MD

Specialty Profiles

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9 Min Read

What it's like to specialize in PM&R: Shadowing Dr. Bechtel

For Erica Bechtel, MD, of Confluence Health, the reward in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) is helping patients regain function.
Jeffrey Pratt, MD

Specialty Profiles

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5 Min Read

What it's like to specialize in orthopaedic surgery: Shadowing Dr. Pratt

Jeffrey Pratt, MD, MPH, of Confluence Health, says one of the keys to being a successful orthopaedic surgeon is committing to the work on a daily basis.
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Improve GME

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4 Min Read

2 skills to help residents build better relationships with patients

An online training shows residents how to defuse a tense interaction and move on to providing prompt, effective and compassionate care.
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Population Health

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2 Min Read

Rural EMS is on life support, imperiling health equity—and ethics

Reliance on emergency medical services in rural areas doesn’t just influence health care cost and access. It also affects the workforce.
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Transition from Resident to Attending

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3 Min Read

How to help senior residents pick their practice settings

Residency program directors can share this resource for creating practical, personalized plans for the critical next step in their medical careers.
Jill Kacher Cobb, MD

Specialty Profiles

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8 Min Read

What it's like to specialize in anesthesiology: Shadowing Dr. Kacher Cobb

Jill Kacher Cobb, MD, of Sutter Health, says connecting with patients and gaining their trust brings joy in practicing medicine as an anesthesiologist. 
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Ethics

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2 Min Read

Caring for artists requires a steady hand—informed by ethics

Artists are often exposed to unique health risks. Learn how embodiment in art practice influences their care needs.