Burnout and psychiatric morbidity in new medical graduates

Effects of Postgraduate Medical Education “Boot Camps” on Clinical Skills, Knowledge, and Confidence: A Meta-Analysis

“…[1][2][3][4] Similarly, the transition from residency to fellowship has been cited as a time of great stress given the increased complexity of patients' needs, their personal sense of responsibility, and their expectations of clinical performance without failure. 5,6 Furthermore, these periods have also been associated with increased rates of psychiatric morbidity and burnout among trainees 7 and a growing concern for the care and safety of the patient, giving rise to terms like July phenomenon or July effect. 8,9 Concerns are amplified under current duty hour restrictions in effect for trainees.…”

Overweight Physicians During Residency: A Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Study

“…4 Postgraduate training is associated with sleep deprivation, including decreased working memory, increased medical errors, and decreased rates of personal 5 and occupational satisfaction. [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] Recently, more attention is being paid even earlier to medical students with increased reports of the need to monitor and evaluate their wellbeing. 15 However, residents present a unique challenge given their inconsistent and demanding work hours.…”

Supporting the transition to becoming a medical registrar

“…4 Transition periods in clinical training are stressful and associated with increased rates of psychiatric morbidity. 6,7 With the pressure of rising hospital admissions and changes to the working environment, the role of medical registrar has been perceived as one of the busiest and most demanding in the hospital. National survey data has demonstrated that medical registrars feel demoralised and undervalued with trainees approaching the role with trepidation.…”

“…Offering practical advice, tips and reassurance around the role has been described historically; however, this course offered a more intimate, interactive setting in which to provide this. 5,7,11 Feeling more confident in being a medical registrar may also alter career choices; halting a recent desire for physician trainees to choose specialties that avoid this role, as well as reducing anxiety around this transition period 6,9 The need to widen the focus from clinical skills and knowledge training to human factors training is paramount, and without a specific focus on the challenges and practicalities of the role of medical registrar, trainees will continue to find this transition a source of great anxiety. 5,11 At present, there is no agreed…”