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Residents devise a better way to learn on night float rotations

Duty hour restrictions have sparked significant changes in residency training, prompting programs to increase nontraditional staffing methods through night float rotations. A group of residents took their training into their own hands by developing a resident-led night float curriculum to bolster their most-needed clinical skills and improve patient care.

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What you should know about student loan refinancing

If you’re one of more than 80 percent of physicians under the age of 40 still paying off medical school loans, refinancing can offer a simple solution. Find out what you should know about student loan refinancing.

Residency Finance
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Improving verbal sign-outs: One simple method you need

As a resident, your ability to safely care for patients often depends on how well you capture and communicate information about them to colleagues at sign-out. Conduct highly effective verbal sign-outs by remembering this acronym.

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GME by the numbers: Here's what to know

More GME positions are necessary to ensure there are enough physicians to meet the nation’s health care needs, according to a report by the AMA Council on Medical Education. Get the latest numbers and figures on what’s needed.

GME Funding
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5 tips for night shift success

When it comes to transitioning from daytime to working at night, establishing a good routine and health are key. A guide from the British Medical Journal offers top five tips for working night shifts when you are a physician in training.

Resident Wellness
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Tired of miserable schedules? One residency program's solution

Medical residents’ clinical schedules don’t have to be as stressful as they tend to be. At least, that’s what one residency program found a solution to address many of the common problems surrounding miserable residency scheduling.

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How one residency program improved documentation, reduced stress

Greater customization for collecting patient information in electronic health records may improve documentation timeliness and reduce stress for residents and attending physicians. Find out how one resident clinic improved its documentation process and dramatically increased satisfaction.

Digital
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7 tips for how to master patient handoffs

High-quality patient handoffs can reduce medical errors and prevent adverse events in patient care. Follow these seven expert tips to improve handoffs and enhance team-based care in training.

Residency Life
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Where to publish: Top journals for physicians in training

Getting published as a physician in training can build your CV and reputation. Here’s a list of top journals that accept submissions from trainees. Knowing where to submit your research is half the battle of breaking into medical publishing.

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