Meeting
Abstract Number: 71
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Background: How to combat the corrosive effects of burnout during residency training remains a persistent question, but a supportive working environment has shown to be a protective factor. Purpose: The Golden Ticket Project (GTP) is a novel wellness pilot program designed to encourage peer recognition within a pediatric residency program. Description: METHODS: Through an electronic […]
Abstract Number: 241
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Background: Physician burnout poses a critical threat to the United States health care system. Finding a solution to this problem is a leadership imperative, as studies report that nearly half of physicians in the U.S. experience burnout. Emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and decreased personal accomplishment are characteristics of burnout and can lead to dire consequenses if […]