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Why residency training is putting new emphasis on physical exam

Residency programs are recognizing a deficit when it comes to teaching the physical examination of a patient. Learn how they are addressing it.

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Thriving in Residency
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Where do medical interns spend shifts? Tracking badges tell tale

New research with real-time locating system badges details how first-year internal medicine resident physicians spend their time on duty. Learn more.

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Thriving in Residency
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Physical exam training: Improving residents clinical skills with Sanjay Desai, MD

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion about improving residents clinical skills.

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Moving Medicine Video Update
2022 Recognizing Residents Week
Jul 27, 2022 ·
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AMA town hall: Recognizing residents and fellows

Leadership from the AMA Resident and Fellow Section will discuss current policy updates and the AMA’s continuing commitment to supporting resident training and protecting your career in medicine.

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Moving on up: Pilot gives medical residents chance to finish early

A pilot program aims to let medical residents advance to independent practice early—or late—depending on their skills instead of the date on the calendar.

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4 keys for new residents on offering effective feedback to medical students

As recent medical school graduates, new residents are in a unique position to help medical students maximize their clinical learning.

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Resident medical liability lawsuits: Why and how often they happen

Medical liability cases are a challenge for any doctor, and even more for physicians still in training. Dive into the numbers behind this phenomenon.

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Thriving in Residency
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2020 vision: 4 ways residency has changed in the new millennium

The realities of graduate medical education have shifted significantly over the years. This generation of residents is equipped to handle four key changes.

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The vital role residents play in health care during pandemic

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by recognizing the important role residents play in the health care system during COVID-19 and beyond.

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