Is it Sustainable To Work 24/7 Calls As A Doctor For A Week Every Month?

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Is a 24/7 call one week per month sustainable for an entire career? This question strikes at the heart of physician work-life balance, career longevity, and personal wellbeing. From personal experiences, these schedules cause sleep disruption, cognitive impairment, and physical strain.

To be honest, a position paying substantially above market rate usually demands extraordinary sacrifice but as physicians we can create a sustainable medical career. Tune in to hear our practical strategies.

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Chapters

1. Locums and Short-Term Work (00:00:00)

2. 24-7 Call: Sustainable or Not? (00:02:26)

3. Weekend Call Experience (00:08:20)

4. Effects of Sleep Disruption (00:19:13)

5. Navigating Contract Negotiations (00:21:36)

6. Finding Your Ideal Practice Environment (00:27:15)

7. Money Isn't Everything (00:30:20)