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European Journal of Medical Practitioners
2024, Volume 2, Issue 2 : 1-6
Research Article
Burnout Among Medical Students and Residents: Prevalence, Contributing Factors, and Implications for Medical Education
Katherine Morgan
1
 ,
James Richardson
2
 ,
Sophia Williams
3
 ,
Michael Chen
4
 ,
Olivia Thompson
5
1
Department of Medical Education, School of Medicine, New York Medical University, USA
2
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Global Medical Research Institute, London, United Kingdom
3
Department of Public Health, International Health Sciences University, Sydney, Australia
4
Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Clinical Sciences, Toronto, Canada
5
Department of Healthcare Management and Medical Training, Boston Health Sciences University, USA
Abstract

Background

Burnout is a psychological syndrome characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment. Medical students and residents are particularly vulnerable due to demanding academic workloads, long working hours, sleep deprivation, emotional stress, and high expectations. Burnout can negatively affect mental health, academic performance, patient care, and professional development.

Objective

To assess the prevalence of burnout among medical students and residents, identify contributing factors, and evaluate its impact on academic and clinical performance.

Methods

A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted among 750 participants, including medical students and resident physicians from three teaching hospitals and affiliated medical schools. Burnout was assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). Sociodemographic variables, academic stressors, working conditions, sleep patterns, and mental health indicators were analyzed.

Results

Overall burnout prevalence was 56.8%. Residents exhibited significantly higher burnout levels (64.2%) compared to medical students (50.3%). Emotional exhaustion was the most prevalent burnout dimension. Long working hours, inadequate sleep, academic pressure, lack of institutional support, and work-life imbalance were significantly associated with burnout (p < 0.001).

Conclusion

Burnout is highly prevalent among medical students and residents and poses a significant threat to healthcare workforce sustainability and patient care quality. Comprehensive institutional strategies focusing on wellness, mental health support, workload management, and resilience training are urgently needed.

 

 

Keywords
Burnout
Medical Students
Resident Physicians
Medical Education
Mental Health
Emotional Exhaustion
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