Impact of the resident duty hours on in-training examination score: A nationwide study in Japan.
Kazuya NagasakiYuji NishizakiTomohiro ShinozakiHiroyuki KobayashiTaro ShimizuTomoya OkuboYu YamamotoRyota KonishiYasuharu TokudaPublished in: Medical teacher (2021)
DH <60-65 h per week was independently associated with lower resident performance, but more DH did not improve performance. DH of 60-65 h per week may be the optimal balance for a resident's education and well-being.