![]() To make matters worse, many of us are saddled with crushing debt, often exceeding $250,000, due to the exorbitant costs of medical education, made even more unbearable by the skyrocketing cost of living. ![]() We’re legally bound to sign an employment contract that offers no room for salary or benefit negotiation, leaving us with little control over the working conditions that directly impact patient care. But we’re often powerless to advocate for changes that would benefit both our patients and ourselves.įor over a century, health care systems have exploited resident and fellow physicians as a cheap source of labor. However, nothing can truly prepare you for the emotional impact of being an intern at the bottom of the food chain, the sleep deprivation, or the disconnect from normal life that comes with working 80 hours a week in life-or-death situations - not to mention the demoralizing feeling of nearly half of your work hours being consumed by administrative tasks that prevent you from spending meaningful time with your patients.Īs residents, we’re committed to providing exceptional care for our patients. I knew it would be rigorous with long hours and high-pressure situations. ![]() No one begins their residency program thinking it will be easy. ![]()
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