Beyond burnout: Understanding the well-being gender gap in general surgery by examining professional fulfillment and control over schedule. 

 -  2022 
<br/><br/> BACKGROUND: Prior research has revealed a gender gap in physician burnout. Our study attempts to elucidate the cause for the differences in burnout among male and female general surgeons (GS).  CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrates that the observed differences in burnout between female and male GS are due to their differences in PF and COS. Longitudinal research is needed to determine whether interventions targeting PF and COS may mitigate burnout among female GS. Copyright ♭ 2021 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.  METHODS: The study is based on a sample of 431 GS from 11 healthcare organizations participating in the Physician Wellness Academic Consortium.  RESULTS: Female (N = 154) and male (N = 277) GS significantly differed in burnout (46% vs 33%, p = 0.008) and professional fulfillment (PF), (37% vs 56% p < 0.001). Male surgeons reported a higher sense of control over their schedule (COS) (5.0 vs 4.2, p = 0.001). Mediation analyses showed that the gender effect on burnout was fully mediated through PF and COS. 
<br/><br/><br/>English 
<br/><br/><label>ISSN: </label>0002-9610 
<br/><br/><label>Standard No.: </label>10.1016/j.amjsurg.2021.08.033 [doi] S0002-9610(21)00516-X [pii] 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>*Burnout, Professional<br/>*Surgeons<br/>Burnout, Professional/ep [Epidemiology]<br/>Burnout, Professional/ep [Epidemiology]<br/>Burnout, Psychological<br/>Female<br/>Humans<br/>Male<br/>Personal Satisfaction<br/>Sex Factors<br/>Surveys and Questionnaires
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Geographic Terms: </label><br/>MedStar Health Research Institute
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Occupation: </label><br/>MedStar Georgetown University Hospital/MedStar Washington Hospital Center<br/>MedStar Health<br/>Office of Physician Wellbeing<br/>Urology Residency-Advanced
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Function: </label><br/>Journal Article