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Published in: Journal of General Internal Medicine 12/2013

01-12-2013

Capsule Commentary on Strong et al., Work–Life Balance in Academic Medicine: Narratives of Physician-Researchers and Their Mentors

Author: Bubu Banini, MD PhD

Published in: Journal of General Internal Medicine | Issue 12/2013

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The ability to balance professional and family responsibilities remains a challenge for most working adults. This is even more so for physicians, who experience a higher level of burnout and work-life balance dissatisfaction compared to their non-medical counterparts.1 Dissatisfaction with work–life balance is highest for physicians at the forefront of medical care, including family medicine, general internal medicine and emergency medicine.1 As one may expect, the subset of physicians who combine clinical responsibilities with research activities experience an even greater level of work-life balance issues. …
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Metadata
Title
Capsule Commentary on Strong et al., Work–Life Balance in Academic Medicine: Narratives of Physician-Researchers and Their Mentors
Author
Bubu Banini, MD PhD
Publication date
01-12-2013
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of General Internal Medicine / Issue 12/2013
Print ISSN: 0884-8734
Electronic ISSN: 1525-1497
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-013-2557-3

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