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Most residency programs will be able to comply with the new work hours that go into effect in July, but they'll have to make some adjustments.
Dr. Ingrid Philibert, director of field activities with the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education in Chicago, admits that some residencies may have an easier time of it than others, depending on the size and wealth of the program.
Primary care residencies in particular are worried about a disruption in continuity of care. These programs "have let us know that this will be an issue for them," Dr. Philibert told this newspaper. Concerns also remain that residents will adopt a shift mentality and "go home when the bell rings." Residency programs are wondering whether this will educate residents to respond effectively to patients, she said.
The new ACGME standards limit duty hours...
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