Focus On: Physician Burnout

Eric P. Winer, MD, FASCO, cannot think of a better time to be a medical oncologist.

Ishwaria M. Subbiah, MD, MS, FASCO, is a third-generation health care professional and second-generation medical oncologist.

The shortage of oncologists and hematologists in the United States will exceed 2,000 by the end of this year, according to market projections.

Physician suicide is a pervasive issue in the medical field, especially among women, according to the results of nationwide cohort study.

U.S.-based medical oncologists reported experiencing higher rates of burnout in 2023 vs. 2013, according to survey results.

Researchers observed improvements in rates of burnout and work-life integration challenges among a cohort of U.S. medical oncology fellows in 2023 vs. 2013, but challenges remain, according to survey results.

Increased engagement in patients’ health-related social needs appeared associated with an increased likelihood for burnout among a cohort of physicians, according to a study.

Six in 10 physicians and residents report feelings of burnout, according to a new report from The Physicians Foundation.

Less perceived control over clinical work was associated with increased physician burnout and intent to reduce clinical hours or leave their practice, according to research published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

Welcome to our Healio Women in Ophthalmology blog. And today we have Gaynor Fries from OWL executive, Ophthalmic World Leaders.