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Review
. 2021 Aug;101(4):625-634.
doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2021.05.009.

Maintaining Wellness and Instilling Resilience in General Surgeons

Jessica Brittany Weiss  1 , Michael Minh Vu  1 , Quinton Morrow Hatch  1 , Vance Young Sohn  2
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Review

Maintaining Wellness and Instilling Resilience in General Surgeons

Jessica Brittany Weiss et al. Surg Clin North Am. 2021 Aug.

Abstract

Obtaining wellness and enhancing resilience will be increasingly more important for General Surgeons. Although these concepts are not new, the increased complexity of health care delivery has elevated the importance of these essential attributes. Instilling these practices should be emphasized during surgery residency and be modeled by surgical educators and surgeon leaders. The enhanced emphasis of wellness and resiliency is a positive step forward; however, more must be accomplished to ensure the well-being of a particularly group of vulnerable physicians. This chapter discusses the history and scientific theory behind wellness and resiliency, as well as practical suggestions for consideration.

Keywords: Burnout; Resilience; Wellness.

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Disclosure The views expressed herein are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of Madigan Army Medical Center, the US Army Medical Department, the Department of Defense, or the US Government.

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