Physician Burnout, Engagement and Career Satisfaction in a Large Academic Medical Practice

Abstract

Objective: To determine (1) if engagement among physicians impacted plans to stay in current role and job satisfaction, ( Burnout has been described as a syndrome characterized by depersonalization, emotional exhaustion, and a sense of low personal accomplishment resulting in decreased effectiveness at work. Engagement may be regarded as the antonym to burnout and has been described as a connection to one's work characterized by dedication, vigor, and absorption.