Background Although physician health promotes retention to the profession and encourages
higher-quality patient care, residents can face challenges seeking routine medical care.
Erratic working hours, time constraints, easy access to informal health consultation, and a
culture of self-reliance can deter help-seeking behavior. Despite national focus on physician
burnout and efforts to promote wellness, little is known about the self-care habits of
residents. The goal of this study was to evaluate the routine healthcare practices of resident …