Surgeons face alarming rates of burnout and mistreatment, impacting retention and well-being.
- 34.9% of surgical faculty report weekly burnout symptoms.
- 66.2% have experienced workplace mistreatment, including significant bullying and discrimination.
- Female surgeons are particularly affected, with 88.6% reporting mistreatment compared to 55.7% of male faculty.
Addressing these issues is crucial for improving surgical practice and faculty retention.
- Burnout risk increases sharply for women and those working over 70 hours per week.
Journal Article by Brue KA, Huber SE (…) Holmstrom AL et 6 al. in Ann Surg
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