How many steps do doctors really walk in a day?

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ever wondered how much junior doctors actually walk in a shift?
turns out, it’s a full cardio session. in emergency or surgery, steps can cross 14,000 — that’s more than most athletes do in training!

data source: bmj open, 2019 study on junior doctors’ physical activity during shifts.

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which posting made you feel like you were training for a marathon?

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They have to like literally run between wards or attend meeting.

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In ER, you are always on your toes. So yes, a lot of steps.
In wards too, there is a lot of walking but it depends how the wards are structured.

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