I am racing against burnout, but I’m winning. And I wanted to share my experience to remind others that we are not alone on this path, and we should not have higher suicide rates than other professional groups.
If you are a resident or more experienced physician, know that you are not alone. Many others just like you are stretching themselves thin. Follow the tips of how to beat burnout that you’ve seen around. Find what works for you and dig into yourself, into what drove you in this direction, into where your passion lies. Find the meaning behind this hard work, and connect it to the passion that motivates you. Think of what made you want to become a doctor! I’m not sure it works 100% of the time.
Ask me again in 6 months.
Dr. Serrano is a PGY2 psychiatry resident at the Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia.