Medical education needs reform to improve student well-being and reduce burnout, say experts
December 3, 2018 CMAJ
Based on information provided at the 2018 International Conference on Physician Health, this article looks at the issues of burnout and depression among medical learners. It provides suggestions on how to improve wellness for medical students, including making wellness a core competency.
Topics
Psychologically safe learning Establishing a wellness mindset Burnout Stress Depression
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