Sapna Shah-Haque
MD MBA, Certified Internist, USA
Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Prim Health Care
Statement of the Problem: Burnout is a syndrome associated with work. It consists of:
• Feelings of energy or emotional exhaustion
• Depersonalization, feelings of cynicism related to one's job
• Reduced professional efficacy [accomplishment]
It is seen greatly in medicine, among physicians and other clinicians. Burnout can lead to poor patient outcomes, including expense to the system with turnover. Burnout can start as early as medical school. Conclusion & Significance: Burnout starts earlier than residency or clinical practice. It is multifactorial. Interventions need to be placed sooner in training, including cultural change of medicine. Burnout should always be on the radar.
Sapna Shah-Haque is a board-certified internist in rural Kansas. She attended medical school at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, where she also did her residency. She is also Adjunct Faculty at Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine as well as volunteer faculty for University of Kanas School of Medicine-Wichita. She also has a passion for advocating for physicians, and discussing burnout/moral injury through podcasting, writing, and speaking. She started The Worthy Physician [LLC] Podcast.
