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Relationship Between US Pediatric Resident Burnout and the Learning Environment.
E Rodriguez Lien1, E Zwemer2, A Schwartz3
1Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA.
Clinical Pediatrics
|August 25, 2025
Summary
Pediatric residents experiencing burnout reported lower learning environment (LE) satisfaction. Higher satisfaction with LE collaboration, mentorship, and education correlated with reduced burnout, highlighting the importance of a positive learning environment for resident well-being.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Resident Well-being
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Limited research exists on the link between pediatric residency learning environments and resident well-being.
- Burnout is a significant concern among medical residents, impacting their overall health and professional development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between pediatric residents' satisfaction with their learning environment (LE) and burnout.
- To determine if specific LE subcomponents influence overall LE satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study surveyed 2043 pediatric residents from 46 programs.
- Data collected included resident burnout classification and satisfaction with various LE aspects.
- Statistical analyses examined the relationship between LE satisfaction, its subcomponents, and burnout.
Main Results:
- 40% of pediatric residents met the burnout classification.
- Residents without burnout reported significantly higher overall LE satisfaction, collaboration, mentorship, and education compared to those with burnout.
- Increased satisfaction in LE collaboration, mentorship, and education was independently associated with higher LE satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- A positive and supportive pediatric residency learning environment is associated with lower rates of resident burnout.
- Improving LE satisfaction, particularly in collaboration, mentorship, and education, may be a key strategy to enhance resident well-being and mitigate burnout.
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