Wellness Resources
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons recognizes the challenges faced by our member physicians as well as trainees and support staff in the daily care of patients.
Research
- Professional Burnout in United States Plastic Surgery Residents: Is it a Legitimate Concern?
Aesthetic Surgery Journal: October 17, 2019
Alternate Link: PubMed - Happiness in Plastic Surgery: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of 595 Practicing Plastic Surgeons, Fellows, Residents, and Medical Students.
Annals of Plastic Surgery: October 14, 2019
Alternate Link: PubMed - Shaming and Burnout in Plastic Surgery Trainees: An Underappreciated Problem?
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: September 2019 - Volume 144 - Issue 3 - Making an Evidence-Based Case for Urgent Action to Address Clinician Burnout
The American Journal of Accountable Care: June 23, 2019 - Commentary: Physician value thyself!
Vascular Specialist: December 28, 2018 - Personal Safety of the Plastic Surgeon: Keeping Yourself Healthy While You Work
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: July 2018 - Volume 142 - Issue 1 - Physician Resiliency and Wellness for Transforming a Health System
NEJM Catalyst: May 2, 2018 - Striking a Better Integration of Work and Life: Challenges and Solutions
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: February 2017 - Volume 139 - Issue 2 - Burnout Phenomenon in U.S. Plastic Surgeons: Risk Factors and Impact on Quality of Life
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: February 2015 - Volume 135 - Issue 2
Good Reads
- Pandemic Burnout Is Rampant in Academia
- Addressing Postpandemic Clinician Mental Health
- The 12 Factors That Drive Up Physician Burnout
- Burnout Isn't Just in Your Head. It's in Your Circumstances.
- Why Some People Get Burned Out and Others Don't
- Leave Room for Your Life: How to Have a Better Work-Life Balance in 2020
- Thanks, A Lot
- 5 Steps to Prevent Physician Ergonomic Injuries in Your Organization
- Why 'Burnout' Is the Wrong Term for Physician Suffering
- Stop Physician Burnout: What to do When Working Harder Isn't Working
- Attending: Medicine, Mindfulness, and Humanity
- Physician Wellness: The Rock Star Doctor's Guide
- What Doctors Feel: How Emotions Affect the Practice of Medicine
- Remedy for Burnout: 7 Prescriptions Doctors Use to Find Meaning in Medicine
- 6 Causes of Burnout, and How to Avoid Them