[hanklazard]

You sound pretty frustrated about the whole situation, and I totally get it. I've been there and it sucks. I'd recommend getting involved with the politics of this issue so that you can help make a change. Are you involved with the ACGME? Does your residency / fellowship have a union? If not, consider making contact with the the Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR)--I met with them when I was a resident and learned a lot more about what I could do to help make things better for myself and my colleagues.