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Resident stress: Reducing burnout & improving physician well-being with Baylor Scott & White Health

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

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Medical Resident Wellness
AMA Update
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AMA backs resident physicians’ access to fertility preservation

Training often coincides with prime child-bearing years. AMA policy supports coverage, accommodations for residents pursuing fertility preservation.

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Medical Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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What programs, resident physicians are doing to manage fatigue

Program-level interventions such as night float and duty-hour limitations are among the more effective methods for keeping residents rested.

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Medical Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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5 fantastic novels doctors recommend for your summer reading list

Physicians and medical students can’t sustain themselves on medical reading alone. AMA members outline some of their favorite fiction reads.

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2022 Recognizing Residents Week
Jul 27, 2022 ·
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AMA town hall: Recognizing residents and fellows

Leadership from the AMA Resident and Fellow Section will discuss current policy updates and the AMA’s continuing commitment to supporting resident training and protecting your career in medicine.

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3 keys to help resident physicians to get the exercise they need

Exercise is shown to help residents better withstand their rigorous training schedules. But how do you squeeze it in? Learn more with the AMA.

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Medical Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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Enhancing the medical education continuum at the University of North Carolina

Explore innovations at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine to enhance and optimize the continuum from medical school to residency.

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ChangeMedEd Initiative
Accelerating Change in Medical Education Consortium Showcase
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New interns should master these 8 domains of well-being

The transition from medical school to residency is a trying one. Learn with the AMA about the eight areas key to well-being for PGY-1s.

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Medical Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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Why more resident physicians are looking to unionize

Doctors at a handful of residency programs have recently opted to unionize. An emergency medicine resident union member explains the trend.

Medical Resident Wellness