Tiredness after work, particularly shift work is common. How this relates to burnout and empathy is poorly explored. This study assessed the effects of shift (Day, Night), time of day (AM, PM), and gender (Male, Female) on sleepiness, empathy, and burnout in medical students. Working a 12 h night shift resulted in increased sleepiness as compared to a 12 h day shift. Sleepiness after a night shift resulted in differences in empathy. The sleepier the participant after working the 12 h shift, the lower their emotional empathy score.Similarly, sleepiness was associated with higher levels of burnout and females were affected more than men.
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