There’s an article by Pauline Chen, M.D. in the NYT regarding the need for doctors-in-training to take better care of themselves. The piece is touching, but I think a major point is missed. A good part of the caregiver burnout that Chen talks about is related to lack of sleep,which is not addressed in the article. Take a look.
Dr. Finkel is a graduate of Stanford University and Harvard Medical School. On completing her residency at Harvard, she was asked to
stay on as faculty at Harvard Medical School and spent five years teaching at the world-renowned Massachusetts General Hospital.
She was appointed to the Assistant Residency Director position for the Harvard Affiliated
Emergency Medicine Residency where she reviewed countless applications, personal statements and resumes. Read more
