BURNOUT PREVENTION THROUGH YOUNG DOCTOR MOVEMENT INVOLVEMENT

Introduction and Objective: Fifty percent of family physicians across all age categories reported burnout in a recent 2015 report - a figure that is up from 43% just two years previously. This alarming trend proves worrisome due to the potential to decrease the quality of patient care, hurt recruiting into our specialty, and increase the number of associated health concerns. As Young Doctor Movements (YDMs) provide extracurricular activities and a strong social support network, this study looks to identify any differences in burnout between Family Physician (FP)/General Practitioner (GP) trainees and new physicians who are involved in YDMs and those who are not. Method: FP/GP trainees and new physicians from all seven WONCA regions will be recruited via social media in order to complete the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). Responses will be broken down into two groups - YDM participants and those not participating in a YDM. Mean values for the MBI’s subgroups will be evaluated and compared for statistically significant differences. Results and Conclusions: The study is currently underway with the results pending. It is expected that the YDM group’s results will display decreased levels of burnout per their MBI responses. If these results hold true, this correlation would provide further evidence of the benefits of YDM involvement.