Healthful Woman Podcast
Teaching Hospitals and why Residents are Our Friends! – with Dr. Stephanie Melka
Episode 10
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19m
Dr. Melka explains teaching hospitals and resident education: what they are, what they do, and what patients need to know. At a teaching hospital, unlike a community hospital, patients will interact with residents and fellows receiving ongoing training after earning their MDs. Dr. Melka explains why this experience can be beneficial for doctors and patients alike.
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