How Do We Prevent Burnout in Surgery?

Burnout among attending surgeons in and out of academic settings is a prevalent condition, and its treatment and prevention are a societal imperative if we are to maintain an optimal surgical workforce. Intervention requires understanding the causes of burnout, and how we came to be in this position, before we can make plans to alleviate or preclude it. The premise of this article, based on the personal and managerial experience of the author,...