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## Background: International medical graduates (imgs) have less burnout than u. s. medical school graduates (usmgs) during residency training. this study evaluates possible correlates of differences in burnout rates between usmgs and imgs. ## Methods: We surveyed 375 first-year residents at orientation in june/july 2017. we assessed burnout using the copenhagen burnout inventory (cbi) and used validated scales to measure stress, quality of life (qol), mastery, and spirituality. we collected data on gender, place of graduation, language fluency, and specialty. we compared cbi scores between usmgs and imgs, performed a multivariate linear regression analysis of relationships between covariates and cbi subscales, and logistic regression analysis for our categorical definition of burnout. ## Results: Two hundred twenty-two residents responded for a response rate of 59%. personal, work or patient- related burnout was common among residents, particularly among usmgs. the most common form of burnout was work-related. forty nine percent of usmgs have work burnout compared to 26% of imgs (p < 0.01). in multivariate analysis, being an img reduced odds of work-related and of total burnout by

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Author

Joan E. St. Onge; Heidi Allespach; Yvonne Diaz; Alexandria Poitier; Leonardo Tamariz; Charles Paidas; Ana Palacio

Published

2022

Language

EN

Field

Medicine (Health Sciences)