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Do surgeons get sleep deprived?

I've heard that doctors/surgeons don't really get time off and work long hours.
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Ransi’s Answer

Any doctor who is on call can be sleep deprived. Surgeons do work on call which means they have to see patients and operate at night for emergencies. It’s not every night but it’s usually a part of the job.

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Richard’s Answer

During residency, the hours can be brutal and sleep deprivation is definitely a problem. However, after training, physicians can join a practice that better suits their needs. If having more free time is important, a physician can work fewer hours. The trade-off is making less money and potentially having less interesting cases.
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