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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.

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.

Resident Wellness
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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.

Resident Wellness
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3 Min Read

AMA announced policies adopted on medical trainees, residents, fellows

Policies include employee benefits for medical trainees, protection of residents and fellows during COVID-19.

Press Releases
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3 Min Read

Why commute time should be a factor in your residency house hunt

A long commute adds hidden work hours to a resident physician’s already draining schedule. Learn what research reveals about the link to well-being.

Resident Wellness
Christiana Shoushtari, MD, receiving COVID-19 vaccine
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10 Min Read

Q&A: Battling cancer, a medical resident opts for COVID-19 vaccine

Resident physicians are among those with priority spots for COVID-19 vaccination. Learn why Christiana Shoushtari, MD, said yes to vaccination.

Resident Wellness
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Patient bias toward medical residents: How common is it?

Nearly all medical residents experience or witness bias from patients. The forms it takes and how frequently it is experienced varies, new research shows.

Physician Health
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On and off the wards, residents face limited holiday celebration

Not all get time off around the holidays, but for medical residents able to get away and recharge, safety is still priority No. 1. Learn more with the AMA.

Resident Wellness
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Resident physicians: Your diet can help you make it through the night

Meal composition and timing can have an impact on cognitive performance and energy during overnight shifts for medical residents. Learn more with the AMA.

Resident Wellness