Editor’s note: This is the first installment of a new column entitled “Rx: Wellness,” which is focused on physician wellness. Articles will run quarterly and be authored by Jennifer Villwock, […]

When Should Aging Surgeons Stop Operating?

Letter from the Editor: Making the Decision to Stop Operating
A look at the complex issues surgeons face when deciding when to stop operating.

Burnout in Medical Students, Residents on the Rise
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.

How to Avoid Physician Burnout
Self-awareness and finding supportive colleagues are some of the keys to maintaining physician wellness.

Letter from the Editor: Can Academic Societies Be Our Support Group for Physician Burnout?
For ENTtoday’s physician editor, Alex Chiu, MD, are his support group, both comforting and inspirational.

Ways Physicians Can Avoid Burnout
Define your own priorities, set your own goals, and carve your own path

Many Physicians Reluctant to Seek Mental Health Care Due to Licensing Concerns
A new report concludes that many physicians avoid seeking mental health treatment due to concerns about repercussions to their medical licensure.