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Gender differences in burnout among urologists

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Burnout is prevalent among urologists and leads to increased medical errors and decreased career satisfaction. Lack of access to mental health care and long work hours contribute to burnout in urologists; however, gender bias in the workplace, mistreatment and balancing family life responsibilities specifically predispose women urologists to burnout.

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  1. Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, Southern Illinois University, Springfield, IL, USA

    Tiffany L. Damm & M. Francesca Monn

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Damm, T.L., Monn, M.F. Gender differences in burnout among urologists. Nat Rev Urol 20, 396–397 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41585-023-00757-8

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