Journal of graduate medical education
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Resident duty hour limits, new requirements for supervision, and an enhanced focus on patient safety have shown mixed effects on resident quality of life, patient safety, and resident competency. Few studies have assessed how recent graduates feel these changes have affected their education. ⋯ Most graduates who responded to the survey felt supervision was equally or more important than limits on resident duty hours. However, 20% of respondents felt that the duty hour standards limited their education. The duty hour and supervision requirements challenge educators to ensure quality education.