Burnout at the early stages of a medical career can cause one to feel hopeless about medicine and/or oneself, and less empathetic toward patients.
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Burnout at the early stages of a medical career can cause one to feel hopeless about medicine and/or oneself, and less empathetic toward patients.
In a study that reported the most satisfying jobs in the United States, physicians were not even among the top 10.
Self-awareness and finding supportive colleagues are some of the keys to maintaining physician wellness.
For ENTtoday’s physician editor, Alex Chiu, MD, are his support group, both comforting and inspirational.
Define your own priorities, set your own goals, and carve your own path
Burnout is a major issue that needs to be recognized, understood, and mitigated