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Reid Evans, PhD
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5 MIN READ

Do you have “feedback literacy”? For residency, it’s a must

Follow this expert advice on how to improve as a physician by maximizing your interactions with attendings and other care-team members. 

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency

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Kendall Barton, MD
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7 MIN READ

This family physician has a passion for community-centered care

Kendall Barton, MD, shares how the Bayhealth residency program helped him connect with the community and find a passion for small town medicine. 

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Residency Life
Health System Spotlight
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5 MIN READ

5 tips to help PGY-1s level up for second half of intern year

As first-year resident physicians take on greater responsibility, honing efficiency and sharpening communication skills can help them thrive. 

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
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3 MIN READ

Teaching residents effective interprofessional team communication

For residency programs, teaching how to be part of an effective interprofessional team is vital. Now there’s help online from subject-matter experts.

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Improve GME
Thriving in Residency
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5 MIN READ

Weighing a rural physician residency program? 6 things to know

Is a rural residency program right for you? Before the rank-order deadline, a general surgery resident who works in a rural setting offered some key insights. 

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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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Residency Life
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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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
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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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Medical 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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Medical Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency