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Composite resident work week.

S F Miller1

  • 1Department of Surgery, Wright State University School of Medicine, Dayton, Ohio 45409.

American Journal of Surgery
|October 1, 1992
PubMed
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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Training
  • Workforce Analysis

Background:

  • Physician work hours are a significant concern in medical education.
  • Understanding resident time allocation is crucial for program improvement and resident well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify the daily and weekly time commitment of surgical residents.
  • To identify the primary activities consuming resident time.

Main Methods:

  • A 4-week prospective study involving surgical residents at Wright State University School of Medicine.
  • Residents meticulously logged all daily activities, including patient care, administrative tasks, and educational pursuits.

Main Results:

  • Average weekly hours varied by postgraduate year (PGY), ranging from 60.2 (PGY-3) to 83.4 (PGY-1).

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  • Over 50% of residents reported working less than 80 hours weekly.
  • Patient rounds, time scrubbed, and on-call duties constituted the majority of resident hours.

    • Conclusions:

    • Surgical resident work hours, when excluding educational and administrative duties, averaged less than 80 hours per week for all PGY levels.
    • Key clinical activities dominate resident time, highlighting areas for potential efficiency improvements.