Prevalence of Burnout Symptoms in Cardiac Electrophysiologists in a US Sample

• DOI: 10.1111/pace.15187
• Publication Date: 2025-04-08T12:13:07Z
• Authors: Samuel F. Sears; Maeve M. Sargeant; Brigham Godfrey; Christopher Thorne; Linda Justice; Rahul Jain; Joshua Silverstein; Amit Thosani; Jose Osorio; Allyson L. Varley

ABSTRACT Introduction Physician burnout is a common problem across the field of medicine, resulting in significant negative personal and work‐related consequences. We set out to explore prevalence cardiac electrophysiologists (EPs). Methods A national registry EPs ( N = 112) was sent two‐item questionnaire, established validated assess experience Burnout. In total, 51 completed questionnaire from 2020 2023. Results 36% sampled reported burnout, 26% feelings callousness. Conclusion This number experiencing symptoms underscores critical need for enhanced focus on EP workforce.