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FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Nap Time for Surgeons?

By Linda Wong, MD

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Hey, administrators and residents, wake up!

A few months ago, a surgical resident mentioned that one of the residents was post-call but had to stay late to complete the “fatigue module” before the deadline. Apparently, residents are now required by the hospital and residency program to answer a monthly questionnaire, which asks if during the previous four weeks they were likely to doze off or fall asleep while:

  • sitting and reading;
  • watching television;
  • sitting