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Good teammates check their egos, says one chief resident

A chief resident offers insight about the significance of teamwork in a residency program and how a resident can ensure their team’s success.

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Ask an attending: What are the keys to success as a resident?

A veteran attending physician shares his expectations for residents and how they can meet them early in their training.

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3 tips for new med school grads facing old 24-hour shift

After a six-year hiatus, first-year residents will again contend with longer shifts. How to cope? Seasoned residents offer perspectives and advice.

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Life hacks for medical residents: One fellow’s collection

An anesthesiology and pain medicine fellow describes several ways for residents to save time and money by streamlining daily chores.

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Medical interns: Navigating the first year of residency

A chief resident counsels med students on how to navigate their intern year. Prepare for the physical and emotional challenges of an internship with straightforward advice. From learning how to get over making a mistake to dealing with scary procedures, get valuable advice.

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Physicians discuss medical errors

What helps physicians after committing a serious medical error? Here’s how experienced physicians have learned to cope with medical errors and to grow professionally despite challenging experiences in practice.

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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.

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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.

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Graduating residents reflect, share advice and challenges

As many medical residents and fellows graduate from training, it’s an excellent time to look back and reflect on challenges and rewards they experienced. Several residents share advice from what they’ve learned.

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