Editors' note: Burnout, career satisfaction, and well-being among US neurology residents and fellows in 2016

Abstract

In “Burnout, career satisfaction, and well-being among US neurology residents and fellows in 2016,” Levin et al. studied the prevalence of and factors contributing to burnout, career satisfaction, and well-being in US neurology residents and fellows. They found that burnout is common in neurology residents and fellows and that the lack of work–life balance and lack of meaning in work were associated with reduced career satisfaction and increased risk of burnout. Commenting on the article, Dr. Sethi suggests that addressing burnout among US neurology residents and fellows should not be limited to addressing work-related issues, but also broader social issues such as family, loans, and salaries. Levin et al. agree and suggest that a more in-depth study of work–life balance and stressors outside the workplace among neurology trainees could provide additional insights. In “Burnout, career satisfaction, and well-being among US neurology residents and fellows in 2016,” Levin et al. studied the prevalence of and factors contributing to burnout, career satisfaction, and well-being in US neurology residents and fellows. They found that burnout is common in neurology residents and fellows and that the lack of work–life balance and lack of meaning in work were associated with reduced career satisfaction and increased risk of burnout.