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Holidays at the hospital during GME—6 tips to make the most of it

Resident physicians often spend end-of-year holidays away from home, but interactions with peers and patients offer opportunities to find merriment. 

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At Ochsner Health, chief residents help interns master the EHR

A peer-coaching program among ob-gyn residents aims to cut the learning curve and give interns more time with patients and less EHR work after hours. 

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6 MIN READ

What I wish I knew in residency about effective teamwork

AMA member Stephanie Strohbeen, MD, says learning to be a great teammate is one of the biggest growth experiences in residency.

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Thriving in Residency
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Master these 5 domains to succeed as a senior resident physician

Moving from junior to senior resident marks a shift in a physician’s autonomy and responsibility. Learn how to make an effective transition.

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10 MIN READ

What I wish I knew in residency about physician burnout

AMA member Scott H. Pasichow, MD, MPH, was in his second year of residency when he realized he needed help. Today, he still practices prevention.

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Thriving in Residency
Sarah Costello, MD
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5 MIN READ

Are you a parent in medical school? Here are tips to navigate Match

Is a residency program friendly to families? Don’t be afraid to ask in detail. And it is never too early to get on a waiting list for child care.

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Jade Anderson, MD
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5 MIN READ

Family planning in residency: 3 physicians share their experiences

Is it worth delaying having a baby? How might having a child affect your training schedule? Physicians who have confronted those questions offer advice.

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Thriving in Residency
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6 MIN READ

What I wish I knew in residency about the chief resident role

Becoming chief resident can dramatically change your postgraduate experience. Co-chief resident Nicolas K. Fletcher, MD, breaks down what to expect.

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5 tips to help resident physicians shift from intern to PGY-2

The second year of physician residency comes with an increase in responsibilities and a change in role. How can new PGY-2s excel?

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Residency Life
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