Dr. Thomas co-authors survey of burnout in postgraduate radiation oncology trainees
09/21/17 Portland, Ore.
Summary
A survey of US radiationoncology residents incorporatingthe Maslach BurnoutIndexeHuman Services Surveyassessed symptoms ofburnout and resident/program-specific factorsassociated with burnout.Completed surveys wereavailable for 205 residentsand revealed a 33.1% rate ofburnout. This burnout rate isconsistent with previous surveysconducted amongoncology practicing physiciansand residents. Furtherstudies and interventionstargeting burnout among. [PDF]