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After a Mexican blog posted a picture of a medical student sleeping behind a desk at a hospital in Monterrey, Mexico, and attacked her for not doing her job. Doctors around the world leaped to the defense of this medical schooling victim by posting pictures of themselves caught sleeping at work during some of their most grueling shifts. These images are going viral under the hashtag #YoTambienMeDormi (“I've also fallen asleep” in Spanish). Mind you, not only working as a doctor is a particularly demanding job, but they also have to undergo laborious medical studies, often asking the aspiring doctor to live the student life for up to 7 years.

In the 1980s, a high-profile case involving the death of a girl named Libby Zion at a hospital staffed by exhausted doctors led to the drafting of the Libby Zion Law. This law limits NY physicians' work hours per week to “only” 80, showing just how overworked some of our doctors are. Comparing that to the usual 40 working hours per week and doing the math, it seems like the doctors, who are so often responsible for people's lives, have to work practically without any rest or sleep.

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A blogger snapped these pics of a sleeping resident in Mexico at 3 a.m.

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The writer criticized the young resident, saying that "doctors are obliged to do their work"

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There were "dozens of patients who need care," the blogger continued

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Mexican doctor Juan Carlos responded by posting a tweet with the hashtag #YoTambienMeDormi (or “I've also fallen asleep”)

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Soon, hundreds of other doctors began defending the resident

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Doctors around the world are often severely overworked

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Some doctors work 36-hour shifts or 80-hour work weeks!

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Image credits: Ana Sofia

"We are people, not machines"

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Image credits: Paola Ferez

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Image credits: Janna Henriquez

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Image credits: Ernesto Franjul

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Add your own pictures of doctors napping below!

#1

After A 24 Hour Day Of Duty

After A 24 Hour Day Of Duty

Nina Report

RicciWalker
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Until you've done the job DO NOT pass judgment.

AliciaToni-Louise
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

agreed! this is a very stressful job! i lives are in their hands daily i am surprised they can sleep at all! give em a break! they are human

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ShekimaMiller
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Im a nurse and fall asleep all the time... It's an exhausting career. Don't talk unless you've walked a day in our work lives.

KellyCurlee
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I have to have an overworked Dr care for me, I want the one who had the power nap.

AngeloDeGuzman
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Right on http://juan.com.ph/culture/8599/?fb_comment_id=fbc_925689440807550_926573760719118_926573760719118#feee317a

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CathrynPope
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In my nursing school class we had an exercise in relaxation and focus. 92 people went to sleep. Yes, it can, and does happen.

AliciaAdams
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would much prefer to have a doc who has had a power nap than one who hasn't! In fact, 20-minute power naps should be mandatory!

AngeloDeGuzman
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agree http://juan.com.ph/culture/8599/?fb_comment_id=fbc_925689440807550_926573760719118_926573760719118#feee317a

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CristinaErhan
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All of them are humans!!!!! We have to respect them!!!! They are doing all their best to save us!!!! Yes!!!! They must rest a little !!!!

LoriBrandon
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's ridiculous to think anyone could stay awake or alert when working like docs & residents work. As a Narcoleptic, I can relate.

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IvanJeromeVanPerreIII
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If people needed medical attention, why didn't the waste of life blogger wake up the resident instead of taking pictures of her sleeping?

AngeloDeGuzman
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

True http://juan.com.ph/culture/8599/?fb_comment_id=fbc_925689440807550_926573760719118_926573760719118#feee317a

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LateshaBrown
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love it...im a nurse and i wanna curl up at work sometimes too

KhanKhan
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am a doctor and I've chosen everyone else's needs above mine. Nice attempt to shame me for my exhaustion from serving others! Touché!

EvangelineNoelle
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Let them sleep! Their job is is incredibly demanding and the human mind/body works best with proper rest. Doctors orders:)

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    #2

    Tired After 36 Hours Of No Sleep

    Tired After 36 Hours Of No Sleep

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    JanicePullen
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish I had pictures of me in full chemical warfare gear, snoring through a gas mask, under a desk. Awaiting triage patients.

    ToddParker
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The answer is to change the system, not punish the already exhausted workers.

    RodziahAhmad
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No need doctors.. Others are so too...

    Nikita Rettke
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They dont even have time to eat appreciate them

    David Daymon
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Easy to judge what you don't understand. If that is your doctor, then you'd pray for a well rested doctor.

    Sandy Razo
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Para los q le tienen amor a lo q asen son jornadas largas y no solo por los enfermos lo mas exaustibo es lidiar con las emosionrs de los familiares de esos enfermos q muchos asen su mejor esfuerso por ayudar al paciente pero para un familiar no cren q lo q asen es suficiente mis respetos para esos prefecionales q aman lo q asen 😘 Mis padres fueron unos de ellos q muchas beses sus propias familias sufren su ausensia por ellos serbir a muchas personas !!!! 🤗😘😘 Y deplorable para aquellos q no tiemen bocasion dan berguensa !!!

    Hani Mador
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i worked 117 hours/week minimum.. a 36 hours oncall is not new.. we doctors invented new terms like ED and EOD calls (Everyday and Every Other Day) because it has been normal to some doctors to work every day in active duties (NOT PASSIVE CALLS) for days.. i wish i can snap a photo of me sleeping in the labour room or in the ER, but i can't because, i was sleeping like a dead rock..

    Hani Mador
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the longest ED calls, i had, was for a week.. which means i was in hospital scrubs 24/7 and in active duty 24/7 for 7 continuous days.. just to be clear..

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    KushelG
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    being admitted in a hospital for a week i know how hard it s for the doctors and nurses..they work a lot a they need rest too

    #3

    I Am Also Sleeping

    I Am Also Sleeping

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    ChristyCummings
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As long as they don't fall asleep during a procedure they need to sleep when & where they can

    deveroddr
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this blogger knows nothing about human beings and the medical profession, working to exhaustion is the norm!

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    LeahBraley
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We sometimes forget that doctors are humans...

    DebbieGriffith
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am an RN and although not required to work such long shifts as MDs, switching day/night shifts, work non stop 14hrs, fall asleep stdng up!

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    NeilIvanYerro
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    personally I think that its okay for them to sleep,,,you can always wake them if needed,,,thats why Reliable Nurse partners are Important

    CrisJs
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was told by a doctor that he learned how to catch a few minutes of sleep riding elevators.

    CaitlynGreen
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor guy. That's just scary... Makes me want to drop off a bunch of Folgers at the hospitals in town.

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    AmyClayborn
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm pretty sure that if it was an emergency, she would wake up. Leave them alone. They need to catch their sleep when they can.

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    #4

    After First Successful Heart Transplant In Poland

    After First Successful Heart Transplant In Poland

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    TiberiuNitu
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    one of the most epic pictures

    NaceKovacic
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where are the limits of overtime. Figures are for my clothing judging in the main operator's assistants and teams of anesthesia and intensive care nurses while waiting for on its share in surgery or intensive therapy. Pictures do not show anything during this part of work of surgeon operator, which is generally similar burdened, but must complete the operation!

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    DominikaŚliwińska
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is 5th of november 1989, after first succesfull heart transpant in Poland. The picture shows Zbigniew Religa, the doctor who did it while he was sitting by the patien's bed after surgery.

    DanielRusie
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the patient outlived the doctor :)

    SofiaAbella
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is the best one so far. It makes you feel how completely exhausted and relieved they are

    RachelSilva
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a phenomenal well-known image capturing the hard work physicians provide as healthcare providers, and taking turns resting and recharging for the next crisis.

    KrzysiekNowicki
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a photo of cardiosurgeon Prof. Zygmunt Religa (sitting next to patient ) after first heart transplantation in Poland in 1985. The operation lasted 23 hours. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zbigniew_Religa

    DragosChiper
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The patient overlived the doctor. Epic pic.

    Eleanor Orser
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OR looks really basic. Still, these doctors, nurses, techs pulled it off and gave it there all.

    Xiomara Colato
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dios los bendiga. Atodos . Los doctores. Que. Acen posible. Una segunda oportunidad. A pacientes. Moribundos. ...

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    #5

    Only Those Who Are Doctors Understand This

    Only Those Who Are Doctors Understand This

    Yveth Palomino Report

    DianaParker
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a nurse I see how hard our Dr.s work and the long hours. They are entitled to rest to be on top of their game when needed...shame on the

    D-ManJansen
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't forget the nurses. Nurses work long hours, and have to take the bulk of the c**p the patients are willing to hand out.

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    TracyPelzer
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Residents and Surgeons work insanely long and hard shifts,,the average person could not handle. They are hero's every single day.

    HazelYambao
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    everyone in the medical community are overworked. From Doctors, nurses, medical technologists etc. we are also human that need to energize.

    HazelYambao
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am a nurse.I have seen drs work so hard in a point that we asked them to go to sleep and wake up them if we need something.

    GailFabrega
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As the mother of a doctor and a dentist, I know how hard they have had to work. The hours and stress are almost unbearable.

    TinaPanz
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why the hell do we overwork our residents like that? It is no different than a regular job except perhaps because they actually SAVE LIVES!! Shouldn't we allow them rest so they do t make a mistake?? We overwork them, exhaust them, and then blame them when something bad happens. The whole system needs a rehaul!! It's ancient and antiquated! We are smarter than this people!!

    Socrates Domingo
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't agree with that statement. Correct statement: Only Ignorant people don't understand this! It doesn't take a brain surgeon or rocked scientist to understand that doctors working 36-hour shifts will need to sleep within that shift. Only Morons don't.

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    #6

    I Am Also Sleeping

    I Am Also Sleeping

    Marina Cameron Report

    JunkaMihova
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the blogger should admire the medical resident of resting at work, not going home, in order to be available, instead of criticizing

    SusieNewsum
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bless their hearts, it is a very hard and demanding profession. Give them a break!

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    CaroLa
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The blogger should perform a 27 hour shift in a hospital, then he might know better! Those innapropriate statements make me furious!

    ArgOs
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Try 48 hours and lets see if u still can smile

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    LadyBetchai
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They need to sleep and have some rest. Our lives depends on them. Shame on this stupid blugger. And job well done to all medical groups

    BarbaraLloyd
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The hospital i work st has rooms for the residents to sleep. They work long hours . I would rether they be rested when i need there help

    VickyForba
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd like to see the idiot blogger work the hours that these drs and nurses do and not fall asleep on the job

    #7

    Inside The Ambulance Returning To Base Camp After A Succesful Management Of A Cardiac Arrest...

    Inside The Ambulance Returning To Base Camp After A Succesful Management Of A Cardiac Arrest...

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    ballase
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    God bless every one of them

    drea
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    10 years ago

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    I hope God doesn't bless the nurse that was supposed to be watching my uncle but wasn't doing their job so he died instead.

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    eros007
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think people who are tired from those long hours and stress need any sleep that they can grab. Be grateful for their care!

    dori6579
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    God Bless them all for caring they don't get paid that much to go through such hell. Thank you all

    JosephineReyes
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My brother work at 3 hospitals in California. And I would love for him to take cat naps herw and there than hurt someone because his too tir

    HelleAndersen
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My Heart goes put for the doctors and nurses. Imagine Being so tired you Can sit up sleeping.. God bless Them all.

    guthrie6480
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a wonderful Doctor, she comes to my community so us seniors don't have to drive to see her, and she runs a free clinic for the poor!

    MareeJones
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doctors need a union, or similar body that lobbies to protect Doctors' OHS in the work place. Let them REST! We couldn't live without them;

    CarmenSchweitzer
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to sleep with my head on the printer and i am only a cna...

    pony33
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Sleep, Sleep we all need our Sleep."

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    #8

    Same In France !

    Same In France !

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    MaryCollins
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My Sister is an ER Nurse and she has worked well past her shift many times. F877K that blogger!

    IanBodey
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That should be 6,20,3,11 the Blogger......

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    Cathie Moore
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My daughter is a resident doctor and she is 8 months pregnant and still working 28 hr shifts......I sure hope she catches a cat nap any where and any time she has a few minutes to do so!

    Amanda Scott
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That looks REAAAAAALLLLLY uncomfortable!

    Rachel Tillman
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How... how is she not hurting her neck?

    LisaMorrill
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    THAT is what tired looks like

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    #9

    Let Tired Doctors Rest. They're People Too.

    Let Tired Doctors Rest. They're People Too.

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    #10

    2am Nap

    2am Nap

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    Dr-GaurabJana
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is really sad to see, how doctors have to take rest.

    Nadejda Nestorova
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am not a doctor but I can understand ,my respect to all doctors around the world My respect to those who helped in the refugee camp near Acra Ghana If I have second life I would like to be a doctor..

    Nadejda Nestorova
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Respect to all doctors all over the world

    Jk Shekar
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doctors are our life saviour, after a very hard day's work if they take take a nap what's a big deal you hypocrites.

    #11

    After A Hard Birth :) Midwife Sleeping :))

    After A Hard Birth :) Midwife Sleeping :))

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    WhiteFox
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    she so deserves to have the biggest rest ever

    Alicia Marie
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww another baby being born 👶🏻💜

    LisaMorrill
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looking at the reflection, are they still birthing?

    #12

    Planking..doctor Style

    Planking..doctor Style

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    #13

    Taking A Nap After 40 Hours Duty. Georgia

    Taking A Nap After 40 Hours Duty. Georgia

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    TalaLakota
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that looks like a sketch pad! what's inside?!

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    #14

    Sleeping At 10am

    Sleeping At 10am

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    #15

    We Aren't Robots, Or Machines We Feel Just As Everyone Else Does.

    We Aren't Robots, Or Machines We Feel Just As Everyone Else Does.

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    SianaeByles
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like this one, makes you think about how not only do they ALL work long hours but they can also be called in randomly from resting at home

    #16

    Purposely Looked At Images In A Lit Room To Try To Avoid This But Still Fell Asleep.

    Purposely Looked At Images In A Lit Room To Try To Avoid This But Still Fell Asleep.

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    #17

    She Came Home From A 24 Hour Shift And Couldn't Even Make It To Here Bedroom.

    She Came Home From A 24 Hour Shift And Couldn't Even Make It To Here Bedroom.

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    #18

    :)

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    #19

    Israel

    Israel

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    #20

    Speedvet

    Speedvet

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    #21

    We Take Naps To Reenergize

    We Take Naps To Reenergize

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    #22

    Nghe An 2014, Operation Smile

    Nghe An 2014, Operation Smile

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    Rism
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The plush toy is cute :3

    #23

    Zzz

    Zzz

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    #24

    2 Decker

    2 Decker

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    #25

    Even Dr. Ken Needs A Break.... @ New Orleans Podiatry Associates

    Even Dr. Ken Needs A Break.... @ New Orleans Podiatry Associates

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    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even Dr Ken needs a break.. # Working hard @New Orleans Podiatry Associates.

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    #26

    S/p - Sitting Position

    S/p - Sitting Position

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    #27

    Right Lateral Decubitus Position

    Right Lateral Decubitus Position

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    RachelKunde
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Catching some zzz's is the honorable thing to do, rather than pushing oneself beyond the point of exhaustion while caring for other people

    drea
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They should make nurses hours shorter so they can get more rest. I hope they're not sleeping on the job but rather b/w shifts!

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    #28

    Night Before Exam...

    Night Before Exam...

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    #29

    I Am Not A Machine

    I Am Not A Machine

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    #30

    #medlife

    #medlife

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    #31

    My Son's Friend Energizing...

    My Son's Friend Energizing...

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    #32

    3 Am, On A 36 Hour Shift

    3 Am, On A 36 Hour Shift

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    #33

    If A Resident Never Fell Asleep, Does Not Deserve To Be A Doctor

    If A Resident Never Fell Asleep, Does Not Deserve To Be A Doctor

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    WhiteFox
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    just making sure our fellow patients are alright too :)

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    #34

    We Are Human, Too.

    We Are Human, Too.

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    Alicia Marie
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like his DC. F***y pack preeeettty cool

    #35

    Can't Help It...at A Lecture In Medical School From The Philippines.

    Can't Help It...at A Lecture In Medical School From The Philippines.

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    #36

    #yotambienmedormi

    #yotambienmedormi

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    #37

    Before Sunrise !...getting Ready For Morning Presentation

    Before Sunrise !...getting Ready For Morning Presentation

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    #38

    Anywhere Would Do.

    Anywhere Would Do.

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    #39

    Zzzz

    Zzzz

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    #40

    After A Hard Day

    After A Hard Day

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    #41

    Fell Asleep Smack In The Middle Of Post Call Rounds Circa 2011

    Fell Asleep Smack In The Middle Of Post Call Rounds Circa 2011

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    #42

    We Do This For You Health...certainly Not For Ours.

    We Do This For You Health...certainly Not For Ours.

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    JilianBoyer
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This actually looks fairly comfy. Good job scouting for a sleep spot!

    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahah. It's actually a decent spot. Heck of a crick in my neck though

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    #43

    Three Straight Surgeries.

    Three Straight Surgeries.

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    #44

    Even Student Nurses...

    Even Student Nurses...

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    WhiteFox
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    how do they all manage to fall asleep like that especially the girl in the far left corner

    #45

    Even Dentistry Students Need A Break.

    Even Dentistry Students Need A Break.

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    #46

    14 Hours No Ac Working A Dental Mission In The Dominican Republic. #yotambienmedormi

    14 Hours No Ac Working A Dental Mission In The Dominican Republic. #yotambienmedormi

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    #47

    At Least She Gets To Look Sexy While Trying To Get Some Sleep #yotambienmedormi

    At Least She Gets To Look Sexy While Trying To Get Some Sleep #yotambienmedormi

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    #48

    Post 48hrs Oncall

    Post 48hrs Oncall

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    MumtazSyed
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hats off to all these hard working over worked doctors, my children are amongst them all three of them. God bless them all!

    #49

    Doctors Have Lives Also And Health To Take Care Of..=( #yotambienmedormi

    Doctors Have Lives Also And Health To Take Care Of..=( #yotambienmedormi

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    #51

    Guilty!!!

    Guilty!!!

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    #52

    Nobody's Perfect

    Nobody's Perfect

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    #53

    Trying Not To Fall Asleep At 4am (3rd Call On The Same Week)

    Trying Not To Fall Asleep At 4am (3rd Call On The Same Week)

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    #54

    2 In The Morning After 18 Hours Of Work And Another 12 Left

    2 In The Morning After 18 Hours Of Work And Another 12 Left

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    NimueAndraste
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    .... with extreme exhaustion in her eyes.

    ElainaChen
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is just a selfie....

    AmandaBazan
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No its falling asleep with your eyes opened!

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    #55

    Post-call, In Between Elective Surgeries, And Pre-call To Boot. Good Times.

    Post-call, In Between Elective Surgeries, And Pre-call To Boot. Good Times.

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    #56

    Memories From 1st Year Residency After Being On-call All Night Nonstop

    Memories From 1st Year Residency After Being On-call All Night Nonstop

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    #57

    Lesson After 24h Awake

    Lesson After 24h Awake

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    #58

    After 28 Hrs, Anywhere Is Comfortable. #yotambienmedormi

    After 28 Hrs, Anywhere Is Comfortable. #yotambienmedormi

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    #59

    Re-energizing Myself At 2a.m. In Surgical Emergency (30 Hours On Call)

    Re-energizing Myself At 2a.m. In Surgical Emergency (30 Hours On Call)

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    WhiteFox
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that actually does work which is really cool

    #60

    After A 36++ Hour Duty. We Need Sleep Too.

    After A 36++ Hour Duty. We Need Sleep Too.

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    #61

    48-hour Labor Watch

    48-hour Labor Watch

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    #62

    Worked Hard Until Fainted Dehydrated!

    Worked Hard Until Fainted Dehydrated!

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