PTSD/Burnout in General Surgery Residents and Attendings vs Other Specialties

Presented by Michael Truitt, MD

This webinar presents the latest data on PTSD/Burnout in Surgery and how it compares to other medical specialties.

Learning Objectives

• Compare PTSD/Burnout rates between surgery residents and attendings
• Compare PTSD/Burnout rates between surgery and other disciplines
• Identify opportunities for improvement

More about Michael Truitt

Dr. Truitt earned his bachelor of science degree from Texas A&M University, and medical degree from the University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center. He performed his surgical training at the University of Colorado. In 2013 he completed a surgical critical care fellowship at UT-Southwestern. Upon his return, he was appointed to the role of trauma medical director and successfully elevated the trauma program to Level I status. In 2015, he was named the program director of the general surgery residency program and is working to grow the newly developed Clinical Research Institute at Methodist. In his spare time, he serves as the IRB Chairman, surgical director of the Center for Simulation and Wellness, and clinical research fellowship director. Nationally, he serves as the North Texas COT Chair and is a Governor for the American College of Surgeons.

While he has sometimes struggled to spell burnout, he has spent much of the last 3 years in recovery, and studying it in trainees, attendings, and other medical specialties. This webinar will delve into risk factors, mitigation strategies, and career considerations for the surgeon!