• Joseph A Garza, Karen M Schneider, Pamela Promecene, and Manju Monga.
• Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, University of Texas Medical School Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
• South. Med. J. 2004 Dec 1; 97 (12): 1171-3.

ObjectiveTo determine the prevalence of burnout in residents in obstetrics and gynecology through the use of a validated tool.MethodsThe Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services questionnaire is a previously validated tool that measures burnout. Obstetrics and gynecology residents from Texas were invited to participate in this study in 2002. The Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services questionnaire and a demographic survey were distributed to each resident. Responses were anonymous and returned by mail. Contingency coefficient and chi2 tests were used for analysis; values of P < 0.05 were significant.ResultsResidents (n = 368) from 17 programs in Texas were surveyed. Responses were received from 14 programs (82.4%), with 136 surveys (37%) returned. Overall, 38.2% reported high emotional exhaustion, 47.1% reported high depersonalization, and 19.1% reported reduced personal accomplishment. The number of residents experiencing true burnout (high emotional exhaustion, high depersonalization, and low personal accomplishment) was 17.6% (n = 24).ConclusionsHigh levels of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization occur in some residents. Burnout in residents included in this study was approximately 18%.

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