“I Cannot Take This Any More!”: Preparing Interns to Identify and Help a Struggling Colleague

Training in Neurology: Identifying and addressing struggling colleagues in the era of physician burnout

“…4 Simulation is a powerful educational tool 8,9 and its utility has been shown in other departments regarding similar topics. 10 When surveyed, our residents overwhelmingly found this OSCE to be a valuable experience. While residents may have strong communication skills and relate well to their colleagues, results from the SL checklist reinforced that they can still miss opportunities to screen for concerning sequela of burnout, such as depression and substance use, and may need additional education on specific resources to address burnout and how to escalate to faculty.…”

Transformation and Innovation at the Nexus of Health Systems and Medical Education

“…Not to be lost in the increasingly complex nexus of health systems and medical education is the learner, who is trying to balance academic, personal, and professional responsibilities while navigating the transition from student to clerk to resident. Learner well-being has been an important topic for many years, but Zabar et al 11 provide a sobering reminder that although learners are almost universally empathic towards a struggling colleague, less than one-third think to screen for depression in their colleagues or direct them towards appropriate resources to provide assistance. Activities that raise awareness in learners as well as pro-active programs to assess wellness may have a positive impact on the health of learners in medical education.…”

Beyond Bagels and Yoga: Early Detection and Containment in the Burnout Epidemic

“…This special medical education issue of JGIM features two articles that describe new strategies for improving resident well-being. 1,2 Residency training has been compared to military boot camp where a group of unrelated individuals are thrown together in a high stress environment for a wellcircumscribed period of time. 3 Within this crucible, strong bonds are often forged; frequently residents spend more time with each other than with friends or family.…”