2015 Medical Student Mental Health Physicals 
Pamela Wible MD
JUNE 20, 2025
(Published 3/18/19, updated 6/20/25) What Is Physician “Burnout”—and Why It Matters Physician “burnout” is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress in the medical workplace. So why are physicians experiencing physical and mental collapse from overwork?
Pamela Wible MD
JUNE 19, 2025
It’s now so common that more than half of all doctors report symptoms, with medical students , residents , and even senior clinicians feeling pushed to the brink. If you’ve ever felt trapped, disillusioned, or burned out in your medical career—this talk may be the most important hour you’ve spent in years. . To be real.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
246 
Let's personalize your content