BACKGROUND Neurosurgery residency programs are tasked with imparting large volumes
of both clinical knowledge and technical skill to trainees in limited time. Many investigators …

Surveys are descriptive assessment tools. Like other assessment tools, the validity and
reliability of the data obtained from surveys depend, in large part, on the rigor of the …

Background The path through neurosurgery is rigorous. Many neurosurgeons may
experience burnout, depression, or suicide throughout training and practice. We review the …

Purpose International medical graduates (IMGs), approximately 25% of the US physician
workforce, have unique needs as they enter residency programs. This study identified …

Objective Pediatric residency programs prioritize clinical learning environment components
depending on resource availability, institutional constraints and culture, and accreditation …

BACKGROUND Resident-related research is pervasive throughout medical literature.
Frequent areas of investigation include physical stress, burnout, and mental health. These …

Purpose The conflict between prioritizing education for surgical trainees, promoting trainee
wellness, and maintaining optimal patient care has remained challenging since the …

Background Burnout is common among residents and negatively impacts patient care and
professional development. Residents vary in terms of their experience of burnout. Our …

Objective Vascular surgeons have one of the highest rates of burnout among surgical
specialties, often attributed to high patient acuity and clinical workload. Acute Care Surgery …

Background: Personal well-being is an important component of a resilient physician and can
reduce the risk of burnout. To address this, our institution implemented a wellness-day policy …