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Can We Select “Better” Residents?

Sensible Medicine • 2063 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Medicine Residencies Professional development Training
  1. Today's medical residents have impressive qualifications on paper but may not be better than previous generations.
  2. Increased competition in medical education may result in a selection process that does not lead to better residents.
  3. Consider alternative selection processes, such as random selection or structured interviews, to potentially improve the quality of young doctors.

Five Weeks Writing on a Boat

The Fairest Writer • 139 implied HN points • 21 May 24
📚 Literature Writing Residencies Creativity Art Personal Experience
  1. Changing your writing space can really boost your creativity. Working in a cozy place like a boat helped focus on detailed work.
  2. Residencies like the Leighton Independent Residency provide a mix of independence and community. You can choose when to interact with others while still enjoying social moments.
  3. Being in a stunning natural environment, like Banff National Park, adds to the experience. Hiking and seeing wildlife adds a nice break from writing.

65 – A contemporary ceramics fair in Brussels

Ceramics Now Weekly • 275 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Ceramics Exhibitions Artists Conferences Residencies
  1. The first major fair dedicated to contemporary ceramics, ceramic brussels, will take place in Brussels between January 25-28, 2024.
  2. New featured artists are showcased in Ceramics Now, presenting the work of Kensuke Yamada, Jacaranda Kori, and Maria Diletta Rondoni.
  3. Various opportunities and events in the ceramics world are highlighted, including residency programs, exhibitions, and conferences.

Hi from Millay and Long-Overdue Recording

The Fairest Writer • 0 implied HN points • 02 Nov 22
📚 Literature Fiction Writing Workshops Residencies
  1. The author is taking time to focus on their writing during a residency at Millay Arts. They find that limiting internet use helps them be more productive.
  2. One of their stories was nominated for a Pushcart Prize, which they feel grateful for after a long journey moving from nonfiction to fiction writing.
  3. The author encourages others who are exploring new areas in their writing to know they are not alone in their journey.

Of Writing and Residencies

The Fairest Writer • 0 implied HN points • 15 Mar 22
📚 Literature Writing Residencies Fiction Creative Process Teaching
  1. Residencies can help you break bad habits, like too much screen time, and allow you to reconnect with your creative process. Being in a place without distractions can be refreshing.
  2. Meeting other artists at residencies exposes you to different ideas and collaborations, which can inspire new projects. It's a great way to find motivation and support from fellow creatives.
  3. Residencies boost your self-confidence as a writer. Having your work validated by an official program can help you trust in your skills and artistic direction.
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