Integrating a Grassroots Well-Being Curriculum into a Radiation Oncology Residency Program.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The burnout rate among US radiation oncology residents was 33% in 2016. To our knowledge there are no published interventions addressing burnout among radiation oncology residents. We describe the implementation of a well-being curriculum, cocreated by a psychologist, a medical humanities professional, and radiation oncology attending and resident physicians.

Methods and materials

Radiation oncology residents at our institution were surveyed to determine themes that induced burnout. A curriculum was developed, with monthly small group sessions focused on 1 identified topic. Sessions alternated between psychological tool-focused approaches and humanities exercises. These were led by a psychologist or medical humanities professional. Residents were given protected time

SUBMITTER: Gergelis KR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8654639 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature