1. Suicide remains the leading cause of death among U.S. medical residents from 2015 to 2021.
2. Specialty-specific patterns highlight concerning rates in certain medical fields.
3. Resident death rates were lower than the general population, but proactive interventions are needed for distress mitigation.
4. The study found that Pathology residents had the highest suicide rate.
5. Efforts are called for to focus on well-being interventions during key transition periods.
6. Future research is urged to explore the trainee experience and well-being drivers.

Source: JAMA Network Open