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Medical residents and fellows spend years in training to learn and practice specialized fields in medicine, and with such intense training comes several responsibilities. These responsibilities can easily become overwhelming and transform into resident and fellow burnout if not managed correctly. In...

Happy workers are more productive workers. In fact, according to a study by the University of Warwick, well-being in the workplace results in a 12 percent boost in productivity, while unhappy employees are 10 percent less productive. While well-being — defined as...

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Navigating a path through the plethora of courses that make up the Continuing Medical Education (CME) landscape can sometimes feel like an insurmountable task. The contrast between the highly structured form of training and tutorship that a student receives at college and...

Maintaining good health and work-life balance is difficult in any fast-paced job, but it can be particularly difficult for nurses. Managing the health of others can sometimes mean letting one’s own well-being slip by the wayside. But it doesn’t have to be...

More than two-thirds of U.S. employers offer wellness programs for their employees, while every dollar invested in corporate wellness generates a $1.50 return on investment. Why are these programs so popular? A good wellness plan improves employee morale, boosts productivity and lowers...

Transitioning from nursing graduate to nurse is no easy feat. It requires adequate training and preparation, and a lack of these fundamental transitioning activities can lead to nurse burnout. Burnout is a common phenomenon in the world of nursing. Nurse burnout can...

Nurse burnout — frustration and fatigue as a result of stress in the workplace — has a direct impact on patients. Research shows that patients reported lower levels of satisfaction in medical institutions where nurses were unhappy with their work conditions. Now,...

We’re happy to announce another round of Well-Being Index updates! Recently, the WBI crew has been busy implementing software changes that will greatly improve the admin experience. We’ve made it easier than ever before to control report access with admin permissions, eliminated...