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Podcast: The Podcast by KevinMD
Episode: Exploring the science behind burnout
Description: Physician Jessie Mahoney discusses her article "Ending burnout through structure, not gimmicks," making the case that the most effective remedies for physician burnout are systemic changes—reasonable patient loads, thoughtful schedules, supportive leadership, and reduced clerical work—not token perks or quick fixes. Jessie highlights the essential role of lifestyle medicine, mindfulness, and coaching in sustaining physicians' health and purpose, and warns against treating burnout as an individual failing instead of a cultural distress signal. She offers a layered approach combining institutional accountability, personal responsibility, and cultural evolution to create a medical environment where physicians can thrive and, in turn...