The impact of the 80-hour workweek on pediatric surgical training: an Association of Pediatric Surgery Program Directors-sponsored study

The work hour regulations have resulted in fundamental changes in pediatric surgical training. Ongoing assessment is needed to prioritize quality of care, improve continuity of care, and track changes in operative, clinical, and didactic experiences of the trainees. The added impact of these changes on the time spent available for commitment to teaching by the faculty should be assessed.