Why it’s not OK for older doctors to dismiss physician burnout

This past month I had the opportunity to present at a medical conference; my research topic was burnout and depression in osteopathic family medicine residents. A variety of attending physicians and residents stopped by my poster, excited to see this topic being brought to light. With the recent rise in physician dissatisfaction and suicide, there has been increased attention to finally start addressing this issue.

I was super excited about giving …

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