Stress and Burnout Among Residency Program Directors in United States Radiation Oncology Programs.

摘要: Purpose To evaluate stressors among radiation oncology residency program directors (PDs) and determine the prevalence indicators of burnout. Methods Materials An anonymous, online, cross-sectional survey was offered to PDs US programs in fall 2014. Survey content examined individual demographics, perceptions surrounding role PD, commonly encountered stressors. Burnout assessed using validated Maslach Inventory-Human Services Survey. Results In total, 47 88 (53%) responded survey. Although 78% respondents reported feeling "satisfied" or "highly satisfied" with their current role, 85% planned remain as PD for P =.04) overall burnout (odds ratio [OR], 15.6; =.04). Having more years on faculty prior becoming correlated less emotional exhaustion (OR, 0.44, =.05) depersonalization 0.20, Finally, having dedicated time duties 0.27, Conclusions Moderate levels are common U.S. regulatory being common. Despite this, many fulfilled role. Longitudinal studies assessing dynamic external factors influence would be beneficial.