What is AMSAs policy on residency work hours?
AMSA continues to lead the campaign to reduce resident work hours through federal and state regulation. AMSA crafted the Patient and Physician Safety and Protection Act of 2003, which was introduced by Senator Jon Corzine (S.952) and Representative John Conyers (H.R.1228). AMSA policy states that the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) regulations are insufficient and do not ensure maximized patient and resident safety and health. The number of hours a resident may work per week should not exceed 80 hours, without averaging hours worked over a period of greater than one week. The number of hours a resident may work per shift should not exceed 16 hours, including time for transfer of patient care and resident education.
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