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Comparative Study
. 2020 Oct 1;3(10):e2018758.
doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.18758.

Evaluation of Work Satisfaction, Stress, and Burnout Among US Internal Medicine Physicians and Trainees

Mark Linzer  1 , Cynthia D Smith  2   3 , Susan Hingle  4 , Sara Poplau  5 , Richard Miranda  6 , Rebecca Freese  7 , Kerri Palamara  8   9
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Comparative Study

Evaluation of Work Satisfaction, Stress, and Burnout Among US Internal Medicine Physicians and Trainees

Mark Linzer et al. JAMA Netw Open. .

Abstract

This study uses the Mini Z 2.0 survey to assess burnout among male and female members of the American College of Physicians who are internists and internal medicine trainees.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest Disclosures: Dr Linzer reported receiving grants from the American College of Physicians (ACP) during the conduct of the study; grants from the American Medical Association (AMA), the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation outside the submitted work; serving as a consultant to Harvard University and CRICO Medical Malpractice insurer; and receiving honoraria for grand rounds lectures. Dr Smith reported spousal employment by Merck and is an employee of the ACP. Ms Poplau reported receiving grant support from the ACP for the Well-being Champion training program and a grant from the AMA for burnout prevention research programs. Ms Freese reported receiving a grant from the National Institutes of Health during the conduct of the study. Dr Palamara reported receiving consulting fees and travel reimbursement for work with the ACP. No other disclosures were reported.

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Figure.. Mini Z 2.0 Surveya
aThe Mini Z was developed by Mark Linzer, MD and a team at Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Mini Z survey tool can be used for research, program evaluation and education capacities without restriction. Permission for commercial or revenue-generating applications of the Mini Z must be obtained from Mark Linzer, MD, or the Hennepin Healthcare Institute for Professional Worklife prior to use (www.professionalworklife.com). bIf you select option 1 or 2, please consider seeking assistance; call your insurance provider or employee assistance plan.
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