Journal of the American College of Surgeons
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J. Am. Coll. Surg.
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Comment Letter Historical Article
Centennial perspective on burn treatment.
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Comparative Study
Impact of work-hour restrictions on residents' operative volume on a subspecialty surgical service.
Whether the 80 hours per week limit on surgical residents' work hours has reduced the number or variety of cases performed by residents is unknown. ⋯ The 80-hour limit has had minimal impact on residents' operative experience, in case number and variety, and residents' perceptions of their educational experience. Residents' reduction in duty hours may have been achieved at the expense of outpatient clinic experiences.