Background Physician burnout has reached epidemic levels, as documented in national
studies of both physicians in training and practising physicians. The consequences are …

The burnout syndrome is characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and
reduced personal achievement. Uncertainty exists about the prevalence of burnout among …

Importance Physicians in training are at high risk for depression. However, the estimated
prevalence of this disorder varies substantially between studies. Objective To provide a …

Background Burnout is characterized by physical and emotional exhaustion from long-term
exposure to emotionally demanding work. Burnout affects interpersonal skills, job …

Objective: To evaluate the relationship between burnout and perceived major medical errors
among American surgeons. Background: Despite efforts to improve patient safety, medical …

Background Suicide is a disproportionate cause of death for US physicians. The prevalence
of suicidal ideation (SI) among surgeons and their use of mental health resources are …

To assess the impact of organization-directed workplace interventions on physician burnout,
including stress or job satisfaction in all settings, we conducted a systematic review of the …

A task force of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) has
proposed modifications in the current requirements for medical residency training programs …

Aim This programme of research aimed to explore the causes of prescribing errors made by
first year foundation trainee (FY1) doctors, concentrating on the interplay between their …

BACKGROUND: Our objective was to identify the prevalence of recent malpractice litigation
against American surgeons and evaluate associations with personal well-being. Although …