Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Occupational Health
• Psychology

Context:

• Medical interns face chronic stress from demanding work conditions.
• Burnout is a significant concern in postgraduate medical training.
• Casablanca University Hospital interns were the study population.

Purpose:

• To determine the prevalence of burnout among medical interns.
• To identify risk factors associated with burnout in this demographic.

Summary:

• A cross-sectional study surveyed 90% of medical interns for burnout using the Maslach Burnout Inventory.
• High burnout prevalence was observed.
• Emotional exhaustion linked to female gender and daytime sleepiness; reduced personal fulfillment associated with work hours.

Impact:

• Highlights a critical mental health issue among medical interns.
• Suggests the need for targeted interventions to mitigate burnout.
• Emphasizes the importance of preserving intern well-being for healthcare quality.