Author Interviews, Weight Research / 24.07.2013
Physicians During Residency: Study of Overweight Status
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Maya Leventer-Roberts, MD, MPH
Fellow Trainee
Department of Preventive Medicine
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
MedicalResearch.com: What are the main findings of the study?
Dr. Leventer-Roberts: Overweight status among medical and surgical residents is more likely by increasing PGY of training. Overweight residents are also unlikely to acknowledge their overweight status. These changes can differ significantly from matched controls and may affect long-term health.
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