Journal of graduate medical education
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Multicenter Study
A National Curriculum to Address Professional Fulfillment and Burnout in OB-GYN Residents.
Physician well-being is a priority in graduate medical education as residents suffer high rates of burnout. With complex stressors affecting the clinical environment, conflicting evidence exists as to whether a formal curriculum improves resident well-being. ⋯ A wellness curriculum was a feasible addition to OB-GYN residency program curricula in programs across the country. Residents with higher attendance experienced improved professional fulfillment and less burnout.
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Multicenter Study
Comparing the Maslach Burnout Inventory to Other Well-Being Instruments in Emergency Medicine Residents.
The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) is considered the "gold standard" for measuring burnout, encompassing 3 scales: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment. Other well-being instruments have shown utility in various settings, and correlations between MBI and these instruments could provide evidence of relationships among key variables to guide well-being efforts. ⋯ Our multicenter study of EM residents demonstrated that assessments using the MBI correlate with other well-being instruments.
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Multicenter Study
A Prospective Multicenter Evaluation of the Value of the On-Call Orthopedic Resident.
Funding for graduate medical education is at risk despite the services provided by residents. ⋯ The potential monetary value generated by on-call orthopedic surgery residents is substantial.