A Resident-Preceptor Collaboration to Encourage Wellness and Reduce Burnout Amongst Pharmacy Residents

• DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpe.2023.100139
• Publication Date: 2023-06-01T07:27:16Z
• Authors: Jennifer P. Booth; Anna C. Aycock; Jessica L. Elefritz; Joshua W. Gaborcik; Lynn C. Wardlow; Jessica D. Loborec
• Keywords: Preceptor; Stressor; Health professions

Pharmacy residents are especially vulnerable to burnout given the professional and personal stressors associated with postgraduate training. Residency programs need prioritize reduction strategies support resident health well-being. This commentary describes a resident-preceptor collaborative approach encourage wellness reduce within large residency program at an academic medical center. Strategies that have been utilized include (1) fostering collaboration among preceptors; (2) assessing interests needs ensure alignment; (3) leveraging available institutional community resources; (4) integrating initiatives existing structure. aims provide suggestions can be implemented address for other programs, regardless of resource availability.