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Measuring moral choices by physicians: Standing up for patients

Standing up for what’s best for patients tests a physician’s moral courage. Study measures choices interns and residents make when faced with threats, concerns about evaluations, and risk to reputations.

Ethics
Four physicians have discussion around a laptop.
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3 MIN READ

3 ways to battle the “July effect” in teaching hospitals

Each July new medical residents start work and struggle with efficiency, quality and patient safety. Hospitals see costs, stays and patient mortality peak. Three policies address the “July effect” to make transition to residency easier.

Scope of Practice
1st year student works on computer health records.
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Study examines time 1st year medical residents spend on patient records

First-year residents struggle to balance responsibilities with patient care. One task they find onerous is filling out electronic health records. A study looks at how much time is spent on charts.

Digital
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4 MIN READ

Unique program prepares physicians for careers in research or academic medicine

Interested in a career in research or academic medicine? Learn how one novel program helped physicians in training develop successful research projects, earn grants and transition to “high leadership positions” in medical education. These program outcomes can help you better assess your plans for an academic research career.

Research During Residency
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Medical residents ward off physician burnout with peer network

Peer networks created during medical residency programs fight loneliness. Social ties linked to lower rates of physician burnout. Three questions measure sense of connection to other residents.

Medical Resident Wellness
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7 tips for writing a winning med ed research proposal

Writing a compelling medical education grant proposal requires strategic thinking and research. These writing tips will be useful as you pursue future funding opportunities.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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5 MIN READ

Wikipedia meets medical research? Rise of the online journal club

Wikipedia-style journal clubs are building collaborative channels for physicians to stay current on the latest medical research in their fields. Look for these five key benefits if you’re planning to join an online journal club.

Research During Residency
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Report points toward path for alternative GME funding

As physicians continue efforts to ensure a sufficient number of medical trainees are able to enter the physician workforce to stave off a predicted physician shortage, a new report takes a look at alternative funding sources for residency programs and offers steps that could be taken to expand existing graduate medical education (GME) programs and create new programs.

GME Funding
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Publish like a pro: 5 expert strategies for innovative research

Whether you’re training in an academic medical center, teaching first-year students or investigating novel topics as a fellow, publishing research can boost your CV and make you a more appealing candidate to employers. Follow these expert strategies to effectively write and publish research on innovations in graduate medical education (GME).

Research During Residency