Professional Burnout

CHALLENGE

Emotional exhaustion
Negative self-esteem
Loss of personal satisfaction
Negative changes in mood, behavior, attitude

Numerous surveys and reports detail the extent of burnout among physicians. The Mayo Clinic found physicians display almost double the rate of emotional exhaustion as the general working population, accompanied by lower satisfaction with work-life balance. Loss of enthusiasm for work is accompanied by depersonalization (treating people as though they are objects) and feeling ineffective at work, whether or not that is true.

For a survey to assess burnout, as well as online communities, articles and other health and wellness tools, see “Solutions” to the right.

SOLUTIONS

The AMA Steps Forward program offers resources, education and tools; you need not be an AMA member to access it.

Online communities allow physicians to share concerns and insights.

Collegial groups

The American Balint Society, a group of physicians or clinicians who meet regularly to discuss clinical cases, helps uncover new perceptions through shared experiences.

The Enigma Series was initiated in LaPorte County and later in Allen County; the format is informal, educational, interactive and fun. Physicians are chosen to individually present cases to their peers in a Socratic fashion, and the group arrives at a diagnosis together.

The American Balint Society, a group of physicians or clinicians who meet regularly to discuss clinical cases, helps uncover new perceptions through shared experiences.

Ted Talks, for when you feel totally burned out

The American Balint Society, a group of physicians or clinicians who meet regularly to discuss clinical cases, helps uncover new perceptions through shared experiences.

Information

Here are four ways physicians can harness the power of reflection.

BALANCE

BURNOUT

CIVILITY

BALANCE

BURNOUT

CIVILITY

CHALLENGE

SOLUTIONS

The AMA Steps Forward program offers resources, education and tools; you need not be an AMA member to access it.

Online communities allow physicians to share concerns and insights.

The Happy MD by Dike Drummond, MD, offers coaching, training and consulting to treat and prevent burnout.

Kevin MD is a collaborative site for physicians, residents and others to share stories and insights about health care.

Hot Heels, Cool Kicks, & a Scalpel is a blog from an Indiana trauma surgeon with a lot to say about balance in her life.

ZDoggMD mixes humor and rap music.

Collegial groups

The American Balint Society, a group of physicians or clinicians who meet regularly to discuss clinical cases, helps uncover new perceptions through shared experiences.

The Enigma Series was initiated in LaPorte County and later in Allen County; the format is informal, educational, interactive and fun. Physicians are chosen to individually present cases to their peers in a Socratic fashion, and the group arrives at a diagnosis together.

The American Balint Society, a group of physicians or clinicians who meet regularly to discuss clinical cases, helps uncover new perceptions through shared experiences.

Ted Talks, for when you feel totally burned out

The American Balint Society, a group of physicians or clinicians who meet regularly to discuss clinical cases, helps uncover new perceptions through shared experiences.

Information

Here are four ways physicians can harness the power of reflection.

LIVING A BALANCED HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

PROFESSINAL BURNOUT

FUNDAMENTALS OF CIVILITY

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