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Call

During the first year call is every sixth night (in house). Second and third year backup call is every ninth night (taken at home except during the month of July which is taken in house). Although we are affiliated with two major hospitals, no resident is expected to cover more than one hospital while on call.

Average Annual In-Hospital Night Call Frequency:

Post-Graduate Year 1: Method of rotations, every 6th day
Post-Graduate Year 2: Method of rotations, every 15-28 days
Post-Graduate Year 3: Method of rotations, every 15-28 days

Night Float Rotation or Coverage yes or no:

Post-Graduate Year 1: No
Post-Graduate Year 2: Yes (6 week OB rotation)
Post-Graduate Year 3: No

Average Annual Frequency of Other Trips to Hospital as Result of Night Calls Taken at Home:

Post-Graduate Year 1: None
Post-Graduate Year 2: Method of rotations, every 15-28 days
Post-Graduate Year 3: Method of rotations, every 15-28 days