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Are you aware of ACGME work hour regulations? Discover how to ensure your residency program complies for better resident well-being and enhanced patient safety.
Master SBAR and I-PASS handoffs: learn layered sign-out structures, real-world modifications, and specialty tweaks to make sign-outs faster, safer, actionable.
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First Year as an Intern
The 80-Hour Rule Myth: What Duty Hours Actually Mean for Interns
Debunking the 80-hour rule: what residency duty hours really mean for interns, patient safety, and burnout, insights for new residents and program leaders.
Residency Life
Is It Ever Okay to Call in Sick During a Busy Residency Block?
When to call in sick during a busy residency block: a practical decision framework to protect patient safety, preserve your health, and notify your team.
Residency On-Call Survival
How Many Patients Can You Safely Cover Overnight as a Resident?
Learn safe overnight patient loads for residents by specialty, acuity, and call structure; use data-backed ranges to push back and protect safety.
Work-Life Balance
Work-Hour Limits and Burnout: What Has Actually Changed Since ACGME?
ACGME duty-hour limits cut hours but didn't solve resident burnout. Review evidence on safety, workload compression, and what actually changed.
Residency Life
Mastering Cross-Cover: A Systematic Approach to Overnight Calls
Master cross-cover with a step-by-step framework for overnight calls, triage, pre-call prep, pager strategy, and in-person checks to keep patients safe.
Residency Life
Designing a Personal Handover Template That Minimizes Omissions
Create a reliable handover template to minimize omissions, ensure patient safety, and streamline overnight sign-outs with task-focused, prioritized handoffs.
Medical Ethics & Law
What to Do When You Disagree with Your Attending's Care Plan
Learn how to safely disagree with your attending's care plan: practical scripts, fact-check steps, and escalation guidance to protect patient safety now.