Reported burnout among U.S. general surgery residents: A survey of the association of program directors in surgery members

Introduction The literature remains unclear on the development, consequences, and interventions for burnout in resident populations. We aim to identify the prevalence and nuances of reported burnout in general surgery resident physicians to better understand which factors contribute the greatest risk. Methods A 42-question anonymous online survey was distributed by the Association of Program Directors in Surgery (APDS) to general surgery resident physicians. ANOVA, chi-square and multinomial regression analyses were performed with significance defined as p
Highlights • Burnout as self-reported by general surgery residents is exceptionally high. • Risk factors associated with increased reporting of burnout include female gender, community affiliated teaching hospitals, and increased work hours. • Residents reporting burnout are more likely to consider leaving the medical field altogether, report their burnout affects their ABSITE performance and aspects of daily life.