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Marina’s Answer
According to the American College of Surgeons:
"After training, the average general surgeon works 50-60 hours per week (not including time available for call). Depending on the practice situation chosen, you can be on call as much as all the time (if in private solo practice) to once a week (if in a large group practice)."
You can access the full article at this link: https://www.facs.org/education/resources/medical-students/lifestyle
"After training, the average general surgeon works 50-60 hours per week (not including time available for call). Depending on the practice situation chosen, you can be on call as much as all the time (if in private solo practice) to once a week (if in a large group practice)."
You can access the full article at this link: https://www.facs.org/education/resources/medical-students/lifestyle
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Estelle’s Answer
80+ hours during training. After that, surgeons have the freedom to dictate their own schedules.
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Blake’s Answer
Typically surgeons work 50-60 hours per week.