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Impact Of A Family Medicine Resident Wellness Curriculum: A Feasibility Study, Christine Runyan, Judith A. Savageau, Stacy E. Potts, Linda F. Weinreb
Impact Of A Family Medicine Resident Wellness Curriculum: A Feasibility Study, Christine Runyan, Judith A. Savageau, Stacy E. Potts, Linda F. Weinreb
Judith A. Savageau
BACKGROUND: Up to 60% of practicing physicians report symptoms of burnout, which often peak during residency. Residency is also a relevant time for habits of self-care and resiliency to be emphasized. A growing literature underscores the importance of this; however, evidence about effective burnout prevention curriculum during residency remains limited.
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this project is to evaluate the impact of a new, 1-month wellness curriculum for 12 second-year family medicine residents on burnout, empathy, stress, and self-compassion.
METHODS: The pilot program, introduced during a new rotation emphasizing competencies around leadership, focused on teaching skills to cultivate mindfulness and …