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5 steps to better patient safety training for residents, fellows

A report identifies gaps in adverse-event reporting in clinical learning environments. The leading GME accreditor is working to fix it.

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Opioid crisis needs training emphasis in GME

Physicians adopt policy to expand clinical experience in treating addiction for residents and fellows during training.

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Neurosurgery makes pain management curricular breakthroughs

Leaders in neurosurgery have taken a hands-on approach to training residents with an eye toward filling knowledge and skill gaps—one such gap is pain management. Learn how they’re making strides in preparing residents for the board exam and more effective patient care.

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Speak up about gaps in residency training

The AMA Residents and Fellows Section seeks participants for a project to develop or enhance resources and services to help during training.

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AMA members appointed to med ed leadership roles

Seven AMA members were recently appointed by medical education organizations to their leadership. Nominated by the AMA, each organization made the final appointment decision from among the physician candidates it received.

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Proposed changes to way medical residents are trained

An initiative to address the evolving needs of patients, trainees and the health care system could soon bring dramatic changes to residents’ clinical learning environments.

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Findings on flexible duty hours for medical residents

Results from initial trial of flexible hours for medical residents show improved continuity of patient care. Flex hours had positive effect on learning, but negative impact on personal lives.

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What to expect of the new single GME accreditation system

A panel addressed medical educators on how the new single graduate medical education accreditation system, all physicians in training will be able to demonstrate their achievements by meeting a common set of milestones and competencies.

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New duty hours review spotlights resident outcomes

A recent review of more than two dozen studies examined how duty hour restrictions have impacted patient safety, resident wellness and resident education. Duty hour restrictions had an especially adverse effect on one resident outcome in particular.

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