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Economic pressures leading to physician burnout

Economic Pressure: A Silent Driver of Physician Burnout 

Physician burnout is a critical issue impacting the healthcare system today, with far-reaching consequences for both doctors and their patients. Overall, 49% of physicians report experiencing burnout. An often-overlooked factor contributing to this burnout is the economic pressures faced by physicians. Addressing the root causes of financial stress among medical professionals ... Read more

Dr. Kenton Allen

Updated January 8, 2025 by Dr. Kenton Allen

Psychiatrist Jessi Gold, MD, MS

20 Questions: Psychiatrist Jessi Gold, MD, MS

Psychiatrist Jessi Gold, MD, MS, is the Chief Wellness Officer of the University of Tennessee System and an associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. She is ... Read more

Kyle Magatelli

Updated October 16, 2024 by Kyle Magatelli

Q&A with Zubin Damania, aka ZDoggMD

Zubin Damania, aka ZDoggMD, is a hospitalist and founder of Turntable Health, a direct primary care clinic in Las Vegas. He is known for his comedic sketches, parodies, and music videos about the healthcare system ... Read more

Guero

Updated June 23, 2022 by Guero

Medical Spouse

Coping With An Overwhelmed Spouse

In last month’s article, we addressed the big elephant in the room during medical training: mental health. Most of our medical partners will experience overwork and exhaustion at some point during training. Considering the incredible amount ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

Updated January 7, 2020 by Amy Rakowczyk

Medical Spouse

Overwhelmed In Training

Recently, my husband’s residency class was required to take a “Risk of Burnout” questionnaire. At the end of the assessment a number flashed up on the screen–a hotline for suicide prevention and therapy. I think ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

Updated June 23, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk

What Do I Do If I Need Help?

There is an exhilarating sensation that rushes through your veins when you first get a glimpse of a letter beginning with something along the lines of “It is my pleasure to inform you that you ... Read more

Katayoon Dowlatshahi

Updated June 26, 2022 by Katayoon Dowlatshahi

The Benefits of Mindfulness

Mindfulness practices have gained momentum in the modern world and with good reason: they are specifically designed to improve our ability to perform under stress and pressure. A regular mindfulness practice helps us move through ... Read more

John Hankey

Updated June 26, 2022 by John Hankey

Medical Students and Mental Health

Mental health is a topic which is discussed more openly in our society in recent decades and is, slowly, become less stigmatized. This, ironically, does not seem to be the case when it comes to ... Read more

Brian Wu

Updated June 26, 2022 by Brian Wu

Chronicles of a Med Student

It’s Real: The Sophomore Slump

I strolled into second year, fresh off the plane from my South American adventures and ready to hit the ground running, expecting another experience like first year. It would be smooth sailing as long as ... Read more

Adelle

Updated June 26, 2022 by Adelle