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Pearl of the Week: The perils of sleep deprivation

Find resources on well-being strategies for physicians, residents and medical students.

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AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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4 Min Read

Bill would freeze student-loan interest during residency

Proposed legislation, backed by the AMA, offers interest-free student-loan deferment during residency, aiming to reduce debt and increase career flexibility.

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Resident Advocacy
Thriving in Residency
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What resident physicians should know about clinical trials

Residency programs need to teach the ethical standards that come with clinical trials. An AMA education module aids that teaching process.

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Thriving in Residency
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New data on resident physician burnout: 4 things to know

Exclusive AMA data shows residents’ well-being is trending upward. Dive deeper on what is going right—and what big challenges remain.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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Teaching resident physicians how to make patient handoffs safer

Seamless patient handoffs are an essential part of providing safe patient care in residency. Learn more with the AMA.

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Thriving in Residency
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What to do when you feel like an imposter in residency training

Nearly half of resident physicians experience impostor phenomenon. Here are some keys to navigate the feeling. First: Know you’re not alone.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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5 Min Read

An end-of-life-care primer for your residency program’s learners

End-of-life care can be complicated for patients and physicians. Learn how the AMA can help your residents meet this challenge head-on.

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ICD, CPT and more: A coding primer for residency programs

Codes complete the patient medical record. Some basic knowledge and simple steps will give resident physicians confidence in doing their part.

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Community engagement helps Delaware health system retain doctors

After assessing gaps in recruitment, Bayhealth leveraged its residency program, loan repayment and “buddy” system to build its physician workforce. 

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight