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A candid approach to improving resident and physician mental health

By The DO Staff

05.13.23

Who hasn’t heard the buzzwords “physician burnout” and “mental health crisis?” In today’s world, you’re unlikely to get through a single day without encountering them at some point. Medical professionals have come a long way in advocating for the mental health of all physicians. May has now become synonymous with mental health advocacy. With the NRMP Match taking place a little over six weeks ago, we have a new class of residents poised to enter training programs. What better time to improve physicians’ behavioral health than now?