Burnout and Suicidal Ideation among U.S. Medical Students

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Authors

Liselotte N. Dyrbye · University of Minnesota Medical Center

Matthew R. Thomas · Mayo Clinic

F. Stanford Massie · University of Washington

David V. Power · Mayo Clinic

Anne Eacker · University of Chicago

William R. Harper · University of Washington

Steven J. Durning ·

Abstract

Approximately 50% of students experience burnout and 10% experience suicidal ideation during medical school. Burnout seems to be associated with increased likelihood of subsequent suicidal ideation, whereas recovery from burnout is associated with less suicidal ideation.

Topics & Keywords

Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout Innovations in Medical Education Suicide and Self-Harm Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Internal Medicine

Volume 149, Issue 5, pp. 334-341

DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-149-5-200809020-00008

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