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4 factors to consider when buying a home after medical residency

Weighing whether buy a home is a key life decision for resident physicians transitioning to practice. Learn with the AMA about the factors at play.

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Medical Residency Personal Finance
Thriving in Residency
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4 MIN READ

4 key questions about medical student-loan debt in 2021

New presidential administration brings new questions for physicians in repayment. A student-loan specialist advises on what to watch for this year.

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Medical Residency Personal Finance
Thriving in Residency
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Residents and fellows gain additional caregiver, medical leave

In the coming years, resident physicians and fellows will have increased flexibility to attend to matters outside of the hospital.

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Medical Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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Resident medical liability lawsuits: Why and how often they happen

Medical liability cases are a challenge for any doctor, and even more for physicians still in training. Dive into the numbers behind this phenomenon.

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
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How a combined residency program can shape your career

Combined residencies create physicians who are equipped to work in a hybrid capacity with patients across a wider spectrum of circumstances.

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Preparing for Residency
Thriving in Residency
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Why a doctor's loan could be right for you during residency

A doctor’s loan allows resident physicians to purchase a home with little or no money down. Is it the right move for you?

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Medical Residency Personal Finance
Thriving in Residency
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3 MIN READ

Top 5 factors fellowship program directors look for in applicants

If you have personal experience with a program director or are recommended by a trusted colleague, you have a leg up as a subspecialty fellowship applicant. 

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Medical Fellowships
Thriving in Residency
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3 MIN READ

Family time: How much parental leave do medical residents get?

Many medical residents plan on having children before finishing their training. Residency programs’ parental leave policies are inconsistent.

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Medical Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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4 MIN READ

Looking for a fellowship? Here’s how much you’ll spend to do it.

For trainees, the cost of applying for and interviewing with fellowship programs is an investment in their future. It can also be a big expense.

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Medical Fellowships
Thriving in Residency