Top 10 stories from 2015 every resident should read

The past year proved lively for residents as they broke records for the highest number of fellowship applicants, charted creative burnout solutions and discovered new ways to thrive in the profession. Look back at some of the top resident moments and headlines of 2015.  1. Physicians rank residency work-life balance by specialty Physician network Doximity and U.S. News & World Report asked physicians to rate residency programs based on work hours and schedule flexibility. This resulted in more than 90,000 physician comments, which were used to create a peer-ranked list of the best—and worst—specialties for work-life balance. Wonder where your field ranks on the list? Don’t miss this must-read post. 2. Top personal finance tips from experienced physicians Physicians s over age 60 shared life lessons, wisdom and personal advice on finance they wished they had learned as residents. Now, you can learn from their advice. 3. Why doctors marry doctors: Exploring medical marriages Nearly 40 percent of physicians are likely to marry another physician or health care professional, according to a special report AMA Insurance released earlier this year. Find out why a fellow health care professional may be the best person to meet under the mistletoe this month. 4. How medical specialties vary by gender While many factors influence what specialty medical students and residents choose, data released from the Association of American Medical Colleges revealed that gender ...
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