A 3-year study investigated the connection between emotional intelligence and burnout in medical and surgical residents. The research, conducted at a Michigan hospital, revealed a significant rise in burnout levels during the first year of residency. Emotional exhaustion increased by 44% but later decreased by 23% in the third year. Both medical and surgical residents experienced reduced well-being, particularly in the first year. Notably, emotional intelligence was linked to lower emotional exhaustion, highlighting its role in combating burnout during medical and surgical residency.
Journal Article by Wasfie T, Kirkpatrick H (…) Vogel M et 3 al. in BMC Surg
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