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Volume 13, 2021 - Issue 1
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Overview of an emergent, arts-based resiliency curriculum to mitigate medical trainee burnout

Vanisha Patela Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Education, University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN, USA;b College of Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Savannah Brackmana Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Education, University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN, USA;b College of Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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Unsa Shafia Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Education, University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN, USA;b College of Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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Adera Causeyc Department of Education, Hunter Museum of American Art, Chattanooga, TN, USA
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Laurie Melnik Allend Southeast Center for Education in the Arts, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN, USA
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Angela Dittmard Southeast Center for Education in the Arts, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN, USA
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Mukta Pandaa Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Education, University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN, USA
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Pages 98-106 | Received 08 Apr 2020, Accepted 18 Jul 2020, Published online: 10 Aug 2020
 
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ABSTRACT

Background: Physician and trainee burnout are becoming an epidemic within the medical community. 

Objective: This paper describes an innovative emergent curriculum that uses narrative medicine, creative activities, and group discussions to alleviate burnout. 

Methods: Between August 2016 and August 2019, 394 medical trainees participated in sessions that focused on themes relevant to promoting wellbeing, such as maintaining sensitivity to patients and finding balance. After the activities, trainees answered survey questions that related to the session theme and aided in reflection. 

Discussion: The student responses showed the program supported introspection that left students feeling less tired, more relaxed, and connected with one another.

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.

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