80 percent Resident Doctors Work Over 60 Hours Weekly, PGI Chandigarh Survey Raises Burnout Concerns
Amid claims of resident doctors at Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) being overburdened with extreme work pressure, exhaustion, and mental health concerns, a recent survey conducted by the institute has revealed that around 80 percent of the surveyed residents reported working more than 60 hours per week, while 46 percent said their weekly duty hours exceeded 80 hours.
The study, which surveyed 462 residents across 38 departments, revealed a severe burnout crisis among resident doctors marked by extreme hours and chronic fatigue, which is pushing many of these medical professionals to their breaking point, raising critical concerns for patient safety.
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