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Objective
To evaluate the Assistant in Medicine (AiM) programme and its impact on physician burden and productivity in the ED.
Methods
Calvary Mater Newcastle ED employed eight final year medical students as part‐time AiMs for a 10‐week period from October to December 2021. Each student worked one 10‐h shift per week. During these shifts, AiMs were assigned to a supervising doctor postgraduate...