Burnout

Connecting Well-being to Compassionate Care in Pediatric Residents
Connecting Well-being to Compassionate Care in Pediatric Residents 1024 683 Madison Storm

A multicenter study identified several well-being factors associated with pediatric residents’ confidence in providing calm, compassionate care to patients. Suzanne Reed, MD, has been interested in medical education since her training as a medical student. Captivated by the academic side of education, Dr. Reed has dedicated much of her research and clinical work to medical…

Literature Review: Coping Through Narrative Medicine
Literature Review: Coping Through Narrative Medicine 1024 555 Natalie Wilson

Engaging with others’ stories helps prevent burnout among pediatric residents. A recent publication in Annals of Medicine shows pediatric residents practicing narrative medicine reported sustained improvements in their perceived levels of stress, self-compassion, empathy, mindfulness, burnout and resilience. This marks the first study to demonstrate the value of a narrative medicine intervention in promoting lasting…