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4 tips for resident physicians to weather their first night shifts

Those first night shifts can be turbulent for PGY-1s. Experienced physicians share their advice on how to manage.

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Thriving in Residency
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5 keys to flexing your learning style as a resident physician

Mastering clinical content while carrying a full resident workload is tough. A Geisinger emergency physician outlines five essential tips.

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Thriving in Residency
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3 big factors that drive resident physician burnout

Recent research sheds further light on what causes burnout in residency training and how to address it. Learn more with the AMA.

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Thriving in Residency
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Resident burnout and creating a culture of well-being with Mark Linzer, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about reducing resident burnout.

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AMA Update Podcast
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Resident burnout and creating a culture of well-being with Mark Linzer, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about reducing resident burnout.

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Resident Wellness
AMA Update
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To help resident physicians thrive, first ask how they’re doing

A Dallas residency program worked with the AMA to assess resident physicians’ well-being and work on tailored solutions. Learn more.

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Thriving in Residency
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When surgical residents are expecting, mentorship is invaluable

A mentor who understands the unique challenges of pregnancy and parenthood during surgical training can provide key insight. Learn more with the AMA.

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Thriving in Residency
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AMA backs stronger leave policies for medical students, doctors

In medical school, residency or in practice, those caring for newborns or dealing with illnesses or deaths in the family should get time away.

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How does parental leave affect physician resident performance?

Recently published research examines the performance of ophthalmology residents who took leave with those who didn’t. Learn more with the AMA.

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