Attitudes of applicants for surgical residency toward work hour limitations |
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Authors: | Miller George Bamboat Zubin M Allen Frederick Hopkins Mary Ann Gouge Thomas H Riles Thomas S Nalbandian Matthew M |
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Institution: | Department of Surgery, New York University School of Medicine, 550 First Ave., New York, NY 10016, USA. georgemil@usa.net |
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Abstract: | BACKGROUND: There is an ongoing debate regarding the merits of resident work-hour limitations. We postulated that this issue would be a factor in the decision-making process of applicants to surgical residency. METHODS: Candidates for surgical residency at a university-based program completed an anonymous survey during their visit. Data was analyzed by analysis of variance and the chi-square test. RESULTS: Most candidates viewed work-hour limitations as being favorable to their future training. Nevertheless, work-hour limitations ultimately were not a critical factor in the decision-making process compared with issues such as quality of training and program reputation. Candidates ranked "reading in surgery" the most likely way they would spend the leisure time afforded by work-hour limitations. CONCLUSIONS: Most applicants for surgical residency consider work hour-limitations as being favorable to their training and view the extra free time as an opportunity for furthering their education. However, other issues take precedence when choosing a residency. |
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Keywords: | Education Residency Surgery Work hours |
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