Correlation between emotional intelligence and burnout in general surgery residents
Researchers found that higher emotional intelligence scores were associated with lower levels of burnout in general surgery residents. However, participation in patient-centered resident conferences did not significantly impact emotional intelligence or burnout levels. Further research is needed to better understand the relationship between emotional intelligence and burnout in surgical residents.
Female surgical trainees who lose a pregnancy face physical, mental, and professional harm, and most programs offer no clear support, according to a qualitative study of surgeons and trainees.
LGBTQ+ general surgery applicants use small signals to judge whether a residency program is psychologically safe, and some hide their identity to avoid being filtered out.
