In My Scrubs

Burnout in Medicine

March 03, 2022 Omar Al Qassab & Muhammad Qasim Bhatti Season 1 Episode 6
Burnout in Medicine
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In My Scrubs
Burnout in Medicine
Mar 03, 2022 Season 1 Episode 6
Omar Al Qassab & Muhammad Qasim Bhatti

We would like to thank our listeners for the amazing support for our podcast. You guys literally keep us motivated throughout this journey!

On the sixth instalment of the In My Scrubs Podcast, we would like to discuss burnout in medicine. Particularly during the current COVID-19 pandemic,  burnout is at an all time high. It is a common theme experienced by all, from medical students, residents, attendings, and the entire patient care staff.  In this episode, we'll cover the literature behind burnout, pertinent red flags,  strategies and recommendations to combat it.

Resources and Important Links:

1. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/physician-burnout-running-on-an-empty-tank
2.  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3889939/
3.  https://www.carecloud.com/continuum/preventing-medical-burnout/
4.  https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmp2003149
5.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27918798/
6. https://www.mywellbeingindex.org/medical-student-burnout
7. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/tct.12014
8. https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2015/09/physician-burnout-starts-in-medical-school-but-it-doesnt-have-to.html

Intro music: In My Scrubs by Jad Sabbah
Link: Upon request

Outro music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Disclaimer: The information discussed on this podcast series is not intended to be used as professional advice and is a reflection of our own opinions. The content and associated links provide information for educational purposes only.  

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We would like to thank our listeners for the amazing support for our podcast. You guys literally keep us motivated throughout this journey!

On the sixth instalment of the In My Scrubs Podcast, we would like to discuss burnout in medicine. Particularly during the current COVID-19 pandemic,  burnout is at an all time high. It is a common theme experienced by all, from medical students, residents, attendings, and the entire patient care staff.  In this episode, we'll cover the literature behind burnout, pertinent red flags,  strategies and recommendations to combat it.

Resources and Important Links:

1. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/physician-burnout-running-on-an-empty-tank
2.  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3889939/
3.  https://www.carecloud.com/continuum/preventing-medical-burnout/
4.  https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmp2003149
5.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27918798/
6. https://www.mywellbeingindex.org/medical-student-burnout
7. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/tct.12014
8. https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2015/09/physician-burnout-starts-in-medical-school-but-it-doesnt-have-to.html

Intro music: In My Scrubs by Jad Sabbah
Link: Upon request

Outro music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Disclaimer: The information discussed on this podcast series is not intended to be used as professional advice and is a reflection of our own opinions. The content and associated links provide information for educational purposes only.  

Intro
What is burnout?
Stats behind burnout
Common themes behind burnout
Strategies to combat burnout
Outro