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5 MIN READ

Why do women resident physicians report more burnout? Listen up

The regular “Hello, nurse. Where’s the doctor?” greetings from patients don’t help, but that’s not all. Learn more as PGY-3s speak up.

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Medical Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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4 MIN READ

4 tips for juggling GME training and becoming a new parent

The two giant tasks of physician residency training are learning a lot quickly and delivering quality care. And—for new parents—baby makes three.

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Medical Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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4 MIN READ

Another challenge for resident physicians: more “pajama time”

Resident physicians’ after-hours EHR burdens pile up as they attend to documentation before and after shifts. Learn more with the AMA.

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Digital
Thriving in Residency
Avani K. Patel, MD
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11 MIN READ

This resident psychiatrist stakes her claim as physician leader

AMA member Avani K. Patel, MD, MHA, has faced many biases throughout her journey in medicine. But they have only pushed her to accomplish even more.  

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Health Equity
Thriving in Residency
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4 MIN READ

The do’s and don’ts of EHR use for new resident physicians

Even with some experience using the EHR in medical school, you won’t master it on day one as an intern. Heed these tips for a successful transition.

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Digital
Thriving in Residency
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4 MIN READ

Are physician residency’s arduous demands a relationship killer?

Neurosurgical residents complete seven years of GME. Learn how that affects the relationship satisfaction of their spouses and significant others.

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Medical Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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4 MIN READ

4 tips for resident physicians to weather their first night shifts

Those first night shifts can be turbulent for PGY-1s. Experienced physicians share their advice on how to manage.

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
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11 MIN READ

Physician contracting: Understanding letters of intent

Learn from the AMA about letters of intent and when should you retain an attorney during the contracting process.

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Medical Residency Personal Finance
Thriving in Residency
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4 MIN READ

5 keys to flexing your learning style as a resident physician

Mastering clinical content while carrying a full resident workload is tough. A Geisinger emergency physician outlines five essential tips.

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ChangeMedEd Initiative
Thriving in Residency