A Day in the Life of a Young Doctor
The Day
01
A day in the life of a young physician working at a university
「On weekdays」
A.H.
（Initials notation）
4th year after graduation
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06:30
Waking up
07:00
Breakfast
I usually wake up around this time in the morning.
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08:00
Going to work
On university workdays, I go to work around 9:00 on outpatient days.
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08:30-09:00
Morning conference
It is held every weekday. The tasks for the day are decided during the conference.
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09:00-12:00
Ward duties
I feel free to ask senior doctors about things I don’t understand. They teach me carefully and kindly.
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12:00-13:00
Lunch and breaks, etc.
I sometimes eat at the university cafeteria, and on some days, I bring my own lunch.
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13:00-17:30
Ward duties or bronchoscopy
I feel a sense of accomplishment when patients improve or when a bronchoscopy goes well.
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18:30
Clocking out
It varies a little, but I generally leave work around this time every day.
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19:30
Dinner
I often go with my colleagues from the university.
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20:00-23:00
Leisure, drinking parties, self-improvement, bathing, etc.
My hobby is tennis.
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24:00
Going to bed
I try to ensure as much sleep as possible.
02
A day in the life of a young physician working at a university
「On days off」
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07:30
Waking up
Actually, I’d like to sleep a bit more.
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09:00-11:00
Examination of assigned patients
It operates on a duty roster within the team.
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12:00
Lunch
Sometimes, I eat outside the university on my way home.
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13:00-19:00
Leisure, self-improvement, etc.
I’m currently hooked on visiting hot springs.
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19:00-23:00
Drinking parties, etc.
On my days off, I read manga or surf the internet at home.
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24:00
Going to bed
I try to maintain my routine even on my days off.