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Evening or Night Shift?

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I have a question regarding shifts. Since most surgeries starts in morning is it possible to get an evening or night shift in Anesthesiology? If yes, would that be in a hospital setting or outpatient?

I am not talking about residency, but in real employment situations. Please reply if you've any first hand knowledge.
 
Hospitals always need coverage for emergency surgeries and L&D. I think anesthesia groups negotiate call schedules with the hospitals.
 
I have an anesthesiologist friend who only works nights. He's a junior in his practice. He told me that he doesn't like to deal with the B.S. during the day, but I have my inklings that he may be having some problems at home...

Anyway, to answer your question, it can be done.

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malusport said:
I have a question regarding shifts. Since most surgeries starts in morning is it possible to get an evening or night shift in Anesthesiology? If yes, would that be in a hospital setting or outpatient?

I am not talking about residency, but in real employment situations. Please reply if you've any first hand knowledge.

My group would love to find someone willing to work nights and weekends.