Call Shifts

Call Shifts

EVENING AND WEEKEND CALL

UH has a busy emergency department and radiology residents gain experience interpreting imaging studies on all the varied pathology expected at a major academic institution which is a level 1 trauma and comprehensive stroke center. Residents also learn the imaging manifestations of a spectrum of diseases prevalent in an underserved community such as Newark. The more complicated cases are interpreted by the senior resident on duty allowing the junior to gradually take on more advanced cases as he or she develops proficiency throughout the year. At UH, there is always an attending radiologist on call with the residents during evenings and weekends. Residents will also take shifts at NBI and CBMC. 

NIGHT FLOAT

Overnight, the nightfloat resident is the frontline radiologist for every patient in the hospital. It is challenging but a valuable learning opportunity. At UH, an attending radiologist is also on duty with the nightfloat resident at all times. At NBI, there is no attending coverage overnight and residents place preliminary reads.
                       
CALL SCHEDULE

Juniors (R1): Cover weekdays and weekends along with a senior resident. First year residents design their own call schedule, which maximizes flexibility. No overnight call.  Call at UH and CB starts after an 8 week “boot-camp” period. Call at NBI starts in late December.

R1 resident call hours:
Weekday: 4:30PM-8:30PM (All sites)
Weekend: 8:00AM - 5:00 PM (CB, NBI), 8:00AM-10:00PM (UH)
Seniors (R2-R4): ~4 weeks evening call and ~4 night float weeks per year.
Weekend shifts across all sites are evenly split between all senior residents.

R2-R4 Call Hours:
Weekend: 8:00AM-10:00PM (UH, CB), 8:00AM - 8:00PM (NBI)
Evening shift - 1:30PM-10:30PM M-F
Night Float - 10:30PM-8:00AM on weekdays and 10:00PM-8:00AM on weekends/holidays