Is resident responsibility graded?
Yes. PGY-I residents must present all cases to either staff physicians, and PGY-III or PGY-IV residents. PGY-II residents are given more responsibility: they follow their patients independent of PGY III or IV supervision and present directly to EM faculty. PGY-III and IV responsibilities include the supervision of junior housestaff and students, and the provision of more specialized consultation. PGY-IV residents are in charge of the Emergency Department, with responsibilities delegated by the on-duty DEM faculty physician.
