US medical residents told Medscape in a survey that they regard acquiring clinical experience and becoming good at diagnosing as the biggest benefits of their residency. Their biggest challenges include achieving work-life balance and learning to deal with constant time pressures, with 37% saying their work-life balance was "much worse" or "somewhat worse" than they expected.
This infographic explores the ups and downs of medical residency. To learn more, check out the Medscape Residents Lifestyle & Happiness Report 2023.
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Medscape Residents Lifestyle & Happiness Report 2023
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Cite this: Infographic: The Good and Bad of Medical Residency - Medscape - Oct 25, 2023.