What is Medical resident work hours per week?

Medical residents work long hours, typically 80 to 100 hours per week, according to the American Medical Association (AMA). This includes time spent in the hospital caring for patients, as well as time spent on research and administrative tasks.

The number of hours that a resident works can vary depending on the specialty, the hospital, and the individual resident's schedule. For example, surgical residents may work longer hours than internal medicine residents, and residents who work in teaching hospitals may work longer hours than those who work in community hospitals.

The AMA has recommended that residents work no more than 80 hours per week, averaged over a four-week period. However, many residents still work more than this recommended limit.

Long work hours can have a negative impact on resident health and well-being. Residents who work long hours are more likely to experience burnout, depression, and other health problems. They are also more likely to make medical mistakes.

In order to address the problem of long resident work hours, the AMA has called for hospitals to implement policies that limit resident work hours. These policies may include setting limits on the number of hours that residents can work per week, providing residents with more time off, and allowing residents to take more naps during their shifts.