The happy docs study: a Canadian Association of Internes and Residents well-being survey examining resident physician health and satisfaction within and outside of residency training in Canada.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Few Canadian studies have examined stress in residency and none have included a large sample of resident physicians. Previous studies have also not examined well-being resources nor found significant concerns with perceived stress levels in residency. The goal of "The Happy Docs Study" was to increase knowledge of current stressors affecting the health of residents and to gather information regarding the well-being resources available to them.

Findings

A questionnaire was distributed to all residents attending all medical schools in Canada outside of Quebec through the Canadian Association of Internes and Residents (CAIR) during the 2004-2005 academic years.In total 1999 resident physicians responded to the survey (35%, N = 5784 residents). One third of residents

SUBMITTER: Cohen JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2588451 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature