MEDICAL RESIDENTS

May 11 2025HEALTH

Leadership Test Drive for Medical Residents

Medical residents are expected to be strong team leaders. This is a big deal in the medical world. A recent effort was made to create and test a tool to measure this skill. The tool is called a situational judgment test, or SJT for short. It's designed to see how well residents can handle different scenarios they might face on the job. The goal was to check if t...

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Mar 07 2025HEALTH

New Docs on the Block: Trust, Stress, and Finding the Balance

Being a young doctor is a big deal. These new medics, called residents, have a tough job. They are learning and caring for patients at the same time. This can be a lot to handle. Trust is a big part of the job. Senior doctors give residents tasks on the spot. This is called "ad hoc entrustment. " But sometimes, residents feel they get too much or too little responsi...

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Mar 06 2025HEALTH

Doctors in Training: The Sexual Health Challenge

Sexual health is a big deal. It's about more than just avoiding diseases. It's about feeling good and being comfortable in your own skin. It affects how we interact with others and how we see ourselves. So, it's no surprise that sexual health is a crucial part of overall well-being. This includes both physical and mental aspects. It's not just about avoiding problems...

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