October 13, 2008: Valor and fear in surgeons
Dr. Steven Bergman examines why there have been violations of safety limits on the work hours of resident surgeons at BIDMC. Bergman believes resident surgeons may fear losing their place in “the pecking order” and be disrespected within the hospital hierarchy.  Dr. Bergman states: "There have been reports of frequent violations of time restrictions, residents working more than 80 hours a week, or being off duty for less than the specified 10 hours at a time."

September 7, 2008: Beth Israel Cited for Resident Hours
The accreditation organization overseeing graduate medical education cited BIDMC for surgical residents working up to 90 hours a week, which violates national safety rules.

July 26, 2008: Doctor in Bias Suit Asked to Resign
Synopsis: A BIDMC doctor accused of a pattern of gender discrimination and retaliation whose conduct, according to the lawsuit, was defended by the CEO for years, resigns.

March 8, 2008: Physician Alleges Gender Bias against Beth Israel Hospital- Says She Faced Abuse, Demotion Synopsis: A leading Boston physician sues BIDMC and its CEO Paul Levy claiming that she was demoted in retaliation for bringing allegations of gender discrimination to light. Read the lawsuit

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