Stanford program takes 3-pronged approach to burnout: education, mentorship, and community-building
January 10, 2019 Neurology Today
This article discusses Stanford Medicine’s program to prevent and reduce burnout and promote wellness among neurology residents. The program takes a three-pronged approach: creating mentorship teams, hosting monthly lunch conferences and promoting social activities.
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Mentorship in health care Burnout Psychologically safe learning Establishing a wellness mindset Relationships
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