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Are 12 hr shifts, as I seem to be finding, the "industry" standard when it comes to residency programs? Or do I happen to be interviewing at all the 12 hr programs?
I guess my point is that I can't imagine being able to do anything worthwhile after 12 hrs in the ED.
And it's not the 12 hrs in the ED that scares me, cause the ED is pretty darn neat, and I can work hard for 12 hrs...it's just the fact that I'll be useless afterwards.
No gym, no shopping for and cooking a nice meal, etc.
I'm in good shape now, and I'm trying to figure out how I'll stay in shape during residency if I'm working 12 hr shifts (which are typically closer to 13)...
Is it just me, or are 12 hr shifts a malignant aspect of EM training that doesn't get much press.
And while we theoretically get a bunch of days off, most programs seem to take 4 of your days off a month for conferences.
Other days off are fried by working overnights.
Is EM residency less friendly than we like to think it is?
I guess my point is that I can't imagine being able to do anything worthwhile after 12 hrs in the ED.
And it's not the 12 hrs in the ED that scares me, cause the ED is pretty darn neat, and I can work hard for 12 hrs...it's just the fact that I'll be useless afterwards.
No gym, no shopping for and cooking a nice meal, etc.
I'm in good shape now, and I'm trying to figure out how I'll stay in shape during residency if I'm working 12 hr shifts (which are typically closer to 13)...
Is it just me, or are 12 hr shifts a malignant aspect of EM training that doesn't get much press.
And while we theoretically get a bunch of days off, most programs seem to take 4 of your days off a month for conferences.
Other days off are fried by working overnights.
Is EM residency less friendly than we like to think it is?