FAIMA Survey: 87 percent Doctors Sleep-Deprived, 62 percent Work Beyond 36 Consecutive Hours

Name: FAIMA Survey: 87 percent Doctors Sleep-Deprived, 62 percent Work Beyond 36 Consecutive Hours
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Anshika Mishra

FAIMA Survey: 87 percent Doctors Sleep-Deprived, 62 percent Work Beyond 36 Consecutive Hours - Video

Published On 2026-07-01T17:30:55+05:30 | Updated On 1 July 2026 5:31 PM IST

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Due to heavy workload and long duty hours, the resident doctors across the country are sleep-deprived, experiencing burnout, and more than half of them are considering leaving residency due to stress, a recent nationwide survey conducted by a doctors' body has revealed.

Altogether, 1260 resident doctors across 28 states and union territories participated in the anonymous online survey, RMS 2.0, launched by the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA). The findings revealed "alarming levels of excessive working hours, inadequate rest, sleep deprivation, burnout, staffing shortages, and psychological stress among resident doctors."

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87 percent doctors sleep-deprived, 62 percent work over 36 hours at a stretch: FAIMA Survey

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Anshika Mishra

Anshika Mishra is a dedicated scholar pursuing a Masters in Biotechnology, driven by a profound passion for exploring the intersection of science and healthcare. Having embarked on this academic journey with a passion to make meaningful contributions to the medical field, Anshika joined Medical Dialogues in 2023 to further delve into the realms of healthcare journalism.