Pediatrics Call Schedule

The Pediatric Resident Call Schedule is described by rotation in the Pediatrics Residency Guidelines.  Most rotations have a nightfloat system, with call covered by the residents on electives for the weekend.  Currently instituted is an intern night shift system in compliance with the ACGME duty hour requirements. 

  • Seniors: night-float for 2 weeks during inpatient months, inpatient call 2-3 times per month on electives
  • 2nd years: night-float for 2 weeks during PICU months, inpatient call 2-3 times per month on inpatient months and PICU call 2-3 times per month on electives
  • Interns: one week of night-float during inpatient months, 1-2 night shifts per month during inpatient months
  • Three call-free months (1 month per year of training)
  • Average of one day in seven off
  • Three weeks vacation annually
  • One week conference leave annually
  • Allowance of 21 sick days
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