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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
Thriving in Residency

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8 MIN READ

A newcomer to Michigan Medicine, this CWO found data to guide her

As the new chief well-being officer, (CWO), Elizabeth Harry, MD, has come to rely on AMA survey data to drive aggressive efforts to address burnout.

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Physician Health
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4 MIN READ

How to make a long-distance relationship work in physician residency

There are duty-hour limits in residency, but there’s no need to put geographic limits on your romance. There are even some perks to long-distance love.

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Medical Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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3 MIN READ

5 things young physicians should know about mentor relationships

Seeking out mentors once you move from training to practice can be a bit more difficult, but it remains key to navigating your career.

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Transition from Resident to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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5 MIN READ

Why the transition to practice is harder for radiation oncologists

Research sheds light on how the challenge of transitioning from residency to attending physician varies by specialty. Learn more with the AMA.

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Transition from Resident to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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4 MIN READ

Why doctors marry doctors: Exploring medical marriages

Find out how often physicians marry other doctors or other health professionals and why these relationships can carry big upsides.

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Medical Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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5 MIN READ

Love and marriage ... and physician residency: How to make it work

Resident physicians and their spouses or significant others don’t have much time together. Learn how these couples make the most of it.

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Medical Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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4 MIN READ

Your medical school may offer coaching. Is it effective?

Ever more schools and residency programs are adopting academic coaching. New tools from the AMA help ensure that coaching is done right.

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3 MIN READ

Medical residents: Here's how doctor burnout affects your marriage

New research explores the impact that residents’ high-stress existence has on their loved ones. Learn how residents' husbands and wives believe that things can be improved.

Medical Resident Wellness