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Common Program Requirements. The Learning and Working Environment (Duty Hours).

March 10, 2017

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.

This website provides information about efforts to study and set standards for clinical experience and education hours, formerly duty hours. As of 2023, medical residents can work up to 80-hours per week, averaged across 4 weeks. The site's Background and Archives includes information on the regular reviews of current program requirements.

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