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Victoria Gordon, DO
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7 Min Read

What I wish I knew in residency about becoming chief resident

Going for a chief resident spot requires taking a fresh look at yourself and your program. AMA member Victoria Gordon, DO, advises what to focus on.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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4 Min Read

5 tips for resident physicians to effectively lead the care team

Resident physicians can lead an interprofessional care team with confidence, earn respect from seasoned staff and foster collaboration with these tips.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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3 Min Read

4 key student-loan terms that medical students should know

Medical students can take hold of their financial futures by understanding these essential terms and concepts related to student-loan repayment.

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Med Student Finance
Succeeding in Medical School
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6 Min Read

Thinking about fellowship? Ask yourself these 5 questions

Resident physicians considering fellowship training should weigh how the subspecialty training fits into their life, financial and career goals. 

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Medical Fellowships
Transitioning to Practice
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4 Min Read

What to know before signing your 1st physician job contract

Physician contracts can be complicated. Learn why it’s wise to seek help from an attorney with the right expertise before signing your John Hancock.

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Improve GME
Transitioning to Practice
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5 Min Read

Use these strategies to manage sleep deprivation in residency

To perform at your best on the night shift, resident physicians should follow the evidence on what works. One tip: Drink your java at the right time. 

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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4 Min Read

3 keys to manage residency training’s trickiest balancing act

Resident physicians must quickly absorb huge knowledge chunks—and care for patients. You won’t know it all, so here’s how to move forward.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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5 Min Read

Holidays at the hospital during GME—6 tips to make the most of it

Resident physicians often spend end-of-year holidays away from home, but interactions with peers and patients offer opportunities to find merriment. 

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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5 Min Read

4 things judges look for in medical poster presentations

Participants in the AMA Research Challenge may wonder what judges look for in presentations. Learn what it takes to bring home the big prize. 

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Research
Succeeding in Medical School