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8 MIN READ

What I wish I knew in residency about being an employed physician

AMA member Alisha Reiss, MD, didn’t get all the info she needed about the employed setting in residency. One tip: Don’t get wowed by that first offer.

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Transition from Resident to Attending
Transitioning to Practice

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6 MIN READ

What I wish I knew in residency about effective teamwork

AMA member Stephanie Strohbeen, MD, says learning to be a great teammate is one of the biggest growth experiences in residency.

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
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4 MIN READ

What you need to know to get started as a medical student leader

Learn from two AMA members about why organized medicine is an ideal venue in which medical students can build their leadership skills.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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5 MIN READ

The do’s and don’ts of EHR use for new resident physicians

Even with some experience using the EHR in medical school, you won’t master it on day one as an intern. Heed these tips for a successful transition.

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Digital
Thriving in Residency
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6 MIN READ

What I wish I knew in residency about the chief resident role

Becoming chief resident can dramatically change your postgraduate experience. Co-chief resident Nicolas K. Fletcher, MD, breaks down what to expect.

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
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6 MIN READ

Tips to land your first medical student research experience

Look for the right project, seek out doable ways to help. But before jumping in, make sure you can handle your medical school workload.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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6 MIN READ

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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3 MIN READ

Move USMLE Step 3 to pass-fail to boost residents’ well-being

Licensing exams place big burdens on resident physicians. AMA calls for changes to Step 3 and COMLEX Level 3 to help save residents time and money.

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USMLE® Step 3
Thriving in Residency
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5 MIN READ

What is residency?

Residency serves as a crucial phase in a physician's training, following the completion of medical school.

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Preparing for Residency
Health Care Definitions