Burnout to Wellness: Dr. Joseph Maroon’s Journey to a Balanced Life
Joseph Maroon, MD, FAANS, tells an interesting story that sets the scene for his journey from burnout to wellness in his book, Square One: A Simple Guide to a Balanced Life. FLIPPING HAMBURGERS and working at gas stations are jobs some people might do during the summer months in high school, or maybe to make […]
Physician Burnout in Neurosurgery: An Under-Recognized Phenomenon
As conversations about work-life balance are becoming more prevalent, and given the stresses associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a renewed interest in the issue of physician burnout. Burnout is a long-term stress reaction marked by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and a lack of sense of personal accomplishment. In recent years, the rising prevalence […]