Night Float

Full Name:

Night Float

Acronym / Abbreviation:

NF

Purpose / Type:

GME_Terminology

Description:

Rotation or educational experience designed to either eliminate in-house call or to assist other residents during the night. Residents assigned to night float are assigned on-site duty during evening/night shifts and are responsible for admitting or cross-covering patients until morning and do not have daytime assignments. Rotation must have an educational focus.

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