Surgical Longevity & How to Protect Yourself

Monday, June 3, 2024

11:25 AM – 12:15 PM ET, USA

Location: Baltimore Convention Center, Room 307-310

Co-Moderator(s)

Jason F. Hall, MD MPH FACS FASCRS

Chairman, Department of Surgery
Tufts Medical Center
Tufts Medical Center/Tufts University School of Medicine
Lincoln, Massachusetts, United States

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Ann Lowry, MD (she/her/hers)

Adjunct Professor of Surgery
University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota
Minnetonka, MN, United States

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CME Credit: 0.75
Self-Assessment Credit: 0.75
Contact Hours: 0.75

Physician wellness has become the focus of intense study given epidemic rates of burnout and dissatisfaction over the past two decades. This symposium will outline the major risk factors for early work stoppage in surgeons and review strategies to mitigate it. Optimal strategies to reduce work-related physical, mental, moral, and emotional injury will be reviewed.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Explain the physical and mental health causes of early work stoppage for surgeons.
Manage the ergonomics of surgery to protect their physical well-being.
Recognize the impact of adverse events.