HealthLinks, July 2002, Shorter Work Weeks for Residents

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In June, the American Medical Association (AMA) endorsed 80-hour work weeks for medical residents, following the announcement of similar rules by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for teaching hospitals.

CNN news story, June 23, 2002

AMA Delegates Approve Limits on Resident Working Hours

ACGME Approves New Proposed Common Requirements for Resident Duty Hours

Biomedical Research Integrity Series
Hogness Auditorium, noon to 1 p.m.

July 22: Dr. Wylie Burke on "Biotechnology and Society: The Challenge of Collaborative Science"
August 14: Dr. Albert Jonsen on "Research Integrity: The Essence of Good Science"

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