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4 lessons for residents on sleep, resiliency and well-being

These great pointers on well-being will give residents and fellows a road map to thrive during their graduate medical education training. Learn more.

Medical Resident Wellness
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At pandemic peak, 1 in 3 resident doctors in NYC experienced burnout

During COVID-19 pandemic’s intense early months, residents and fellows at a New York hospital were at higher risk of psychiatric disorders. Learn more.

Medical Resident Wellness
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How resident physicians can assess and plan to boost well-being

Maintaining or increasing one’s personal well-being during residency requires self-reflection and planning. Learn what that looks like with the AMA.

Medical Resident Wellness
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Giving resident physicians the tools to live well, ID burnout

Understanding how to beat burnout can be a key to physicians making the successful transition from medical school to residency.

Medical Resident Wellness
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For doctors hit hard by COVID-19 stress, there are tools to help

Pandemic’s emotionally pulverizing impact must not be borne alone. Learn about AMA resources to help doctors and health professionals make it through.

Physician Health
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5 topics that residency programs most commonly teach online

Resident physicians can gain vital lessons on personal well-being, compassion and patient safety through a ground-breaking online learning program.

Medical Resident Wellness
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Highlights from the June 2021 AMA Special Meeting

Catch up with the news and other key moments from the AMA House of Delegates' virtual meeting, which ran June 11¬16.
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Top 10 stories from the June 2021 AMA Special Meeting

With more Americans getting vaccinated daily, AMA delegates gathered virtually to shape a post-pandemic future that’s stronger and more equitable.
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Resident physicians should get help to shoulder financial burdens

80-hour weeks, massive debts pose challenges for residents on child care, transportation and more. AMA calls on residency programs for assistance.

Medical Resident Wellness