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Long work hours have been reported to negatively impact resident wellness, which can influence work, personal life, and even patient care. Due to these concerns, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) implemented 80-hour per week work restrictions with the goal of improving resident wellbeing and patient safety. However, the efficacy of these guidelines is debated, and some studies suggest they might lead to impaired resident education. Annually, the ACGME conducts resident wellness surveys to evaluate factors such as burnout, mood, and work environment. This study aims to assess whether ACGME work hour restrictions accomplished their goal of improving resident wellbeing and offer direction for future wellness interventions. It is hypothesized that increased work hours correspond to decreased wellness survey scores.
Publication Date
5-9-2025
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Girian S, Bushong E, Lucchesi B, Fahrenkopf M, Ford R, Sommers M. Resident work hour correlation with wellness scores: Do less hours make happier residents? Presented at: Research Day Corewell Health West; 2025 May 9; Grand Rapids, MI.
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2025 Research Day Corewell Health West, Grand Rapids, MI, May 9, 2025. Abstract 1718