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This research aims to explore the relationship between burnout and professionalism among medical students.

September 14, 2010

Relationship Between Burnout and Professional Conduct and Attitudes Among US Medical Students

This research aims to explore the relationship between burnout and professionalism among medical students.
Surveyed medical students from 7 US schools about their levels of burnout and perceptions of professional conduct.
Measured self-reported unprofessional conduct and professional values related to altruism.
Burnout was linked to increased self-reported unprofessional conduct.
Students experiencing burnout reported lower levels of altruistic professional values.

Burnout was associated with self-reported unprofessional conduct and less altruistic professional values among medical students at 7 US schools.

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