Resources from the Mayo Clinic, AMA, and more can help medical organizations identify and understand burnout
Published May 14, 2025.
Burnout affects 72.9% of physicians according to a survey by the Ontario Medical Association, making it more important than ever to understand its root causes and impacts. However, it’s impossible to build that understanding without the right sources. This list of physician burnout resources is designed to help highlight symptoms and unearth strategies that ensure medical staff feel mentally and physically fit for action.
Physician Burnout Resources: Articles, Webinars, and Podcasts
Researchers have poured countless hours into understanding physician burnout, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The information has since moved from frontline studies into more digestible forms of media, such as articles and webinars. If you aim to gain a high-level understanding of physician burnout quickly, these resources are the place to start.
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The AMA STEPS Forward Podcast & Webinar series has information ranging from a few minutes to over forty minutes. Topics cover everything from how expressing appreciation fosters better outcomes for those experiencing burnout to actionable tips on building stronger leadership foundations, making it an invaluable resource for physicians of all backgrounds. |
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The Washington State Medical Association’s Physician and Practitioner Wellness podcast is designed for organizations looking to initiate or update their wellness programs. While the topics covered are similar to STEPS Forward, its content is more focused. The series starts by building a foundation for knowledge on physician wellness programs, then lays out additional information. |
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The Century Foundation “Physician Burnout Will Burn All of Us” |
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Dissecting how COVID, the politicization of healthcare, and corporatization have intersected to help spur the physician burnout epidemic is no small order, but “Physician Burnout Will Burn All of Us” does just that. It’s a revelatory report, and a must-read for those interested in physician burnout. |
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Journal of American Medical Association “Patterns in Physician Burnout in a Stable-Linked Cohort” |
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While it’s a more clinical resource than “Physician Burnout Will Burn All of Us,” JAMA’s study charts burnout trends from 2017 to 2021 among various demographics. It comes to the same conclusions countless other reports have, but it’s a good resource for anyone who wants a no-frills analysis of the burnout epidemic. |
Organizational Knowledge Hubs
While individual physician burnout articles, podcast episodes, and webinars are good for developing a basic understanding of where things stand, knowledge hubs can paint a comprehensive picture of the industry and provide actionable tips on combating burnout. To start, check out the resources below.
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With analysis of the causes, effects, and solutions driving physician burnout, the National Academy of Medicine’s Clinician Well-Being Knowledge Hub is an accessible resource for learning more about physician burnout. |
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Featuring whitepapers, videos, podcasts, and more, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement has one of the most comprehensive physician burnout knowledge hubs out there. The highlight is the Breakthroughs series, which ties information about physician burnout back into the IHI’s broader toolset for tackling issues within the healthcare industry. |
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The Canadian Medical Association breaks out the information in its knowledge hub into categories, making it easier for healthcare workers, leaders, and educators to find information that pertains to their role. The CMA also hosts meetings and runs surveys for those looking to be more involved in finding solutions for physician burnout. |
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Another National Academy of Medicine Resource, the Action Collaborative offers a separate set of resources, publications, and events tailored around learning more about physician burnout. |
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Online Physician Burnout CME Courses
There are plenty of options for those looking to learn more about physician burnout while simultaneously earning continuing medical education (CME) credits. Notably, the aforementioned AMA STEPS Forward Program and the WSMA Physician and Wellness Podcast offer CME credits, in addition to the courses found in this section. However, the following courses are more structured in terms of content dissemination, making them a more well-rounded solution for those interested in the topic.
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The Mayo Clinic’s Optimizing Potential, Beating Burnout course is designed to help physicians understand, identify, and root out the key drivers of burnout. While this, like many other CME courses, is a paid resource, it’s also a valuable one. Although the current course has expired, the content remains available. Optimizing Potential 2025 is slated to start in November 2025, so mark your calendar. |
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The AMA offers a similar burnout course to the Mayo Clinic’s, featuring topics such as physician suicide prevention, emotional exhaustion, and more. The information is gated, but still valuable for those who have an AMA account. |
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The Medical Professional Empowerment Program, or MedPEP, is a comprehensive series of 20 hour-long podcast episodes published as part of the Massachusetts Medical Society’s Physician Wellness course. While the organization stresses that listeners should tune in to all 20 courses in order, they’re available on demand, and the course doesn’t expire until 2028. |
Peer Support Courses
For those looking to go beyond a superficial understanding of physician burnout, peer support courses help physicians identify signs of burnout, express empathy, and find solutions with their coworkers. These courses are invaluable for those who want to have a tangible impact on the healthcare industry and work towards a safer industry built on a base of camaraderie.
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The PeerRXMed course is designed to take physicians from burned out to “thriving.” It’s built around the idea of a “buddy system,” or a platform of mutual support and growth. Active involvement helps deepen professional relationships and creates an understanding of how burnout impacts people at a fundamental, intimate level. |
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Physician Coach Support offers a bevy of resources for those who want to learn more about physician burnout. Additionally, the organization hosts monthly meetings covering topics like the intersection of diet and mental health, effective communication, and clinical efficiency as a means to restore professional joy. |
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Offering comprehensive training on burnout, leadership, and more, the Emotional PPE Project is a one-stop shop for those looking to build hands-on skills without diving into CME coursework. The website also has a section dedicated to connecting physicians with licensed therapists for those looking for direct support. |
Self-Assessment and Reflection Tools
Self-assessment and reflection tools help physicians understand their symptoms and also build an understanding of questions to ask peers who may need support. Ranging from brief surveys to in-depth organizational tools, these resources are some of the most effective for rooting out symptoms of physician burnout that employees encounter every day.
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The Mayo Clinic Well-Being Index is geared towards healthcare organizations looking to get better insights into how physician burnout is affecting their staff. From there, organizations can use the Well-Being Index to guide strategic investments and eliminate physician burnout. |
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The Mini Z survey is a brief, individual assessment of burnout that can be a gateway to deeper resources, training, and programs. With the survey, physicians can develop personal roadmaps that take them from identifying burnout symptoms to implementing actionable solutions. |
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Anyone looking for a deep, introspective assessment of burnout symptoms should turn to ProQOL Measure, a self-scored exam that asks questions about the respondent's relationship with their career. As a physician burnout resource, it’s invaluable for understanding the root causes of burnout and building empathy with those suffering from it. |
Together, these resources can help physicians understand the root causes of burnout and the deeper impacts that burnout has had on the healthcare industry. With implications for patient outcomes and overall workplace culture, understanding physician burnout is more important than ever.
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