Ep. 151: Burnout in Neurology: Real Cases and Practical Lessons

In this episode, Accorroni, Grneva, and de Visser explore burnout in neurology through real-life stories and insights. They discuss its impact across career stages, key causes like workload and gender inequality, and share strategies for individual and sy

Moderator: Alice Accorroni (Geneva, Switzerland)
Guests: Margarita Grneva (Ljubljana, Slovenia), Marianne de Visser (Beets, The Netherlands)

In this episode, Accorroni, Grneva, and de Visser explore the impact of burnout in neurology through real-life stories and personal insights. They discuss how burnout affects professionals at every career stage, explore key contributing factors such as excessive workload and gender inequality, and share practical strategies for both individual resilience and systemic change—highlighting the urgent need for a cultural shift within the field.

Please find recommended articles here:

• Education Research: Burnout and Perception of Value in a Cross-Section of Neurology Residency Program Directors
• Burnout in Practicing Neurologists: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
• Education Research: Impact of Burnout on Neurology Residents and Research Fellows in Europe

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