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An Analysis Of The Effects Of The 2003 And 2011 Acgme Work Hour Rules On Medical Resident Satisfaction At An Independent Academic Medical Center, Rachael E. Trout
An Analysis Of The Effects Of The 2003 And 2011 Acgme Work Hour Rules On Medical Resident Satisfaction At An Independent Academic Medical Center, Rachael E. Trout
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The purpose of this research was to determine what effects, if any, the 2003 and 2011 ACGME work hour rules had on medical resident satisfaction at an independent academic medical center in the United States. This research analyzed results of a survey administered by an independent academic medical center utilizing its own instrument of measure. Items reviewed to determine self-perceived satisfaction included questions related to program director effectiveness, resident input, quality of life, and satisfaction with program. Four comparisons were reviewed and analyzed for statistical significance utilizing the Mann-Whitney U non-parametric test for independent samples. The results indicated neither the …