Chief Resident Presentations

John Loftus, MD; Chief Resident, General Surgery Residency Program; UNMC

Where are the Residents? An Analysis of Resident Duty Hours in 2021.

Objectives:

1. Review history of creation of duty hours and changes in duty hours over last two decades.

2. Discuss how duty hour limitations has impacted perception of training and resident well-being.

3. Identify and discuss areas for optimization of hours to improve education and well-being.

Bradley Hall, MD; Chief Resident, General Surgery Residency Program; UNMC

Happy Spouse, Peaceful House: Surgeon Burnout and Work-Home Conflicts

Objectives:

1. Provide an overview on work-home conflicts and surgeon burnout.

2. Highlight difference between male and female surgeons as it relates to work-home conflicts.

3. Review published data on the experience of the surgeon’s spouse.

4. Discuss potential interventions and areas for future investigations.