Should all duty hours be the same? Results of a national survey of surgical trainees.
Moalem J, Salzman P, Ruan DT, et al. Should All Duty Hours Be the Same? Results of a National Survey of Surgical Trainees. J Am Coll Surg. 2009;209(1). doi:10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2009.02.053.
This study found that a significant number of surgical trainees, particularly senior residents, believe duty-hour restrictions are an impediment to education. In fact, the same respondents expressed a desire to work more hours. The authors advocate for greater flexibility in work hour mandates for different levels of trainees to better match goals and needs.