Resident Physician Abuse: Are Unions the Answer? Resident unions have staged recent walkouts to gain better protections and benefits, including increased leave. Interest has spiked during the pandemic, but are unions the right choice for young docs? Read more

Congrats Super Mod! Congrats to VMD's newest Super Moderator! Please join us in celebrating the promotion of TriageModerator to the position of Super Moderator! We are all very grateful for TriageModerator's 1,700+ helpful posts, and especially appreciate the selfless act of serving as a Moderator during medical school and residency. Read more

Residents, Fellows Get 6 Weeks Leave Residents, Fellows Will Get Minimum 6 Weeks Leave for Caregiving. Starting July 1, 2021, residents and fellows will be allowed a minimum 6 weeks away for medical leave or caregiving once during training, without having to use vacation or sick leave and without having to extend their training, the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) has announced. Read more