There is obviously a lot of variation day to day depending on many factors, but in general here is how things go:

• Typical shift times
  • Most PGY-1 shifts are 10 hours
  • Most PGY 2 and 3 shifts are 8 hours
  • Most Resus shifts are 9-12 hours
• Typical shift
  • Teaching point (presented by PGY-2 or attending)
  • On-coming rounds (30-40 min)
    • Quickly discuss cases in the department and sign-out
    • Attending
    • Off-going and on-coming residents
    • Pharmacists and pharmacy residents
    • Medical students
  • Get to work
  • Off-going rounds (30-40 min)

The following is a sample shift schedule