Young Members
Wake Up, Doc: There's an Undeniable Physician Burnout Epidemic and it's Not Trivial
There are certain factors that make physicians more susceptible to professional burnout which include long and unpredictable work schedules, too much administrative burden, increased electronic health record responsibilities, high patient volumes with limited time for each patient encounter, and poor work-life balance.
Recognizing The Warning Signs and Keys To Prevention
"Causes of burnout do not occur in a stepwise or algorithmic fashion, nor does burnout look or feel the same to every person. It can manifest slowly over time or a major traumatic trigger such as a personal tragedy or professional stressor can more acutely initiate the cascade.

In a very complex landscape of causes, Drummond precisely summarizes five main causes of burnout.7 Although not all-encompassing, it does acknowledge the scope of issues contributing to this concern."
by: Jennifer Spector, DPM
Source: Podiatry Today
Perceptions of Burnout, Personal Achievement, and Anxiety Among US Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residents: A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study
Source: PubMed.gov
Hello, Burnout: Part I – Dr. Rushing
by Elizabeth Ansert
Well-Being Resources

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Occupational burnout is a syndrome caused by chronic work-related stress, with symptoms including "feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion; increased mental distance from one's job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one's job; and reduced professional efficacy," according to the World Health Organization.
  • Try To Incorporate Telehealth.

  • Increase Your Advice On Prevention.

  • Create Or Update Your Online Marketing.

  • Invest In Your Practice.

  • It All Comes Back To Self-Care.


Full Article by: Stephanie Hook, DPM
Editors Corner
Priya Parthasarathy, DPM

Welcome 2022!
The past few years have been difficult for all of us, and the issue of mental health has come to the forefront for physicians around the world. It is important to remember to take time for yourself and your mental health. This newsletter has been dedicated to the subject of physician burnout. With the high demands of covid, society, career, family, etc. it is easy to overwhelm yourself. We have included many resources that are free and easily available.

I hope that you find this edition helpful as you navigate through this academic and clinical year.

As always feel free to contact ABPM and visit at social events. We love to hear from you!

Lastly, follow our Instagram and twitter page (@podiatryboard) for ABPM’s most current updates

Best wishes for the year ahead.

Click here for full article Avoiding Burnout as a Resident and/or Young Physician by Priya Parthasarathy DPM 
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Additional Resources
The American Board of Podiatric Medicine | www.PodiatryBoard.org