A Study of the Impact of Limiting PGY-1 General Surgery Residents to 16-hour Shifts with a Mandatory 8 Hours Between Shifts on Quality of Life, Health, Education, Hours Worked and Operations Performed.

Overview

About this study

This study is being done to determine how work-hour restrictions affect first-year general surgery residents’ health, education and operative experiences.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • PGY-1 residents

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • None

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Richard Gray, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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