Burnout frequency varies by specialty, but exact prevalence unclear

Symptoms of burnout and career choice regret were common among U.S. resident physicians, but differed substantially by clinical specialty, according to findings recently published in JAMA.
A second study on burnout, a systematic review also appearing in JAMA, found substantial differences in how frequently burnout occurs among practicing physicians and noticeable variations in assessment methods, burnout definitions and study quality.
Burnout by specialty
“Studies of U.S. physicians have found substantial differences in the prevalence of symptoms of burnout and career satisfaction by

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