In last month’s article, we addressed the big elephant in the room during medical training: mental health. Most of our medical partners will experience overwork and exhaustion at some point during training. Considering the incredible amount of knowledge and skill they have to learn in a relatively short amount of time, ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated January 7, 2020 by Amy Rakowczyk
Recently, my husband’s residency class was required to take a “Risk of Burnout” questionnaire. At the end of the assessment a number flashed up on the screen–a hotline for suicide prevention and therapy. I think ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 23, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
Mindfulness practices have gained momentum in the modern world and with good reason: they are specifically designed to improve our ability to perform under stress and pressure. A regular mindfulness practice helps us move through ... Read more
John Hankey
Updated June 26, 2022 by John Hankey
With another busy semester behind you, you might be using your summer to work or volunteer, prepare for the MCAT exam, or work on your medical school applications. But summer is also a good opportunity ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
I knew residency was going to be hard. I had anticipated the long hours, weeks in a row without a two-day weekend (which, in an attempt to see the glass as half full, I have ... Read more
Megan Riddle
Updated June 26, 2022 by Megan Riddle
As I enter the thick of studying for board exams, I’m reminded even more every day to stay calm, grounded, and keep my head clear. This is the last semester of my pre-clinical education (I ... Read more
Adelle
Updated June 26, 2022 by Adelle
Updated November 15, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and to update formatting. Substance abuse is not too high on the list of worries for many American medical students. However, recent ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brian Wu
Medical students and health professional know the importance of teaching others to stay healthy, especially when it comes to the prevention of many chronic conditions like heart disease or obesity. But knowledge is not always ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brian Wu
Junior doctors [and residents in the US] do a valuable and sometimes life-saving job for patients. They are the future in medicine and can bring enthusiasm and fresh ideas into the profession. Despite the importance ... Read more
Anne Caler
Updated June 26, 2022 by Anne Caler
Republished with permission from here. One after the other, day after day it seems, I find myself in a room where the resident is breaking the news of terminal cancer to my patients, and I ... Read more
Erica Patel
Updated June 26, 2022 by Erica Patel
Professional school is hectic. Very hectic. Most programs require the dedication that is equivalent to a full-time job, at the very minimum. For example, some medical school requires daily attendance from 9AM to 5PM for classes. ... Read more
David Nguyen
Updated June 26, 2022 by David Nguyen
The days are long, the nights short – unless you’re on call or night float, in which case that is reversed. Regardless of where you are in your training, whether in medical school or already ... Read more
Megan Riddle
Updated June 27, 2022 by Megan Riddle
Working to manage stressors can prevent medical school stress from taking a long-term toll on your well-being.
Megan Riddle
Updated June 27, 2022 by Megan Riddle
Strategies for coping with the stress of medical school.
Philip Carullo
Updated June 27, 2022 by Philip Carullo
How can you avoid getting burned out during your educational career? Student Andrew Nguyen provides tips and suggestions from his fellow students.
Andrew Nguyen
Updated June 27, 2022 by Andrew Nguyen