Although there are various rules to the National Residency Match Program, many programs try to avoid the rules and fill residency positions through other avenues.
Although many medical organizations speak out against moonlighting, many residents work extra hours outside of their formal residency, either to earn extra money or as a volunteer in underserved areas.
The morbidity and mortality conference serves an important educational role for physicians and underscores the importance of error disclosure in improving patient safety.
Two physicians offer commentary on the ethical issues that arise from medical students performing an invasive procedure on the newly dead as part of their medical training.