Faculty Burnout in Pharmacy Education

Am J Pharm Educ. 2020 Jul;84(7):ajpe7925. doi: 10.5688/ajpe7925.

Abstract

Burnout negatively affects health care faculty members, their professions, and patient care. Academic institutions are culpable in regard to establishing reasonable expectations and a supportive work culture. Together, the health professions must proactively evaluate, develop, and implement strategies to minimize faculty burnout. This commentary suggests multiple ways to address faculty burnout.

Keywords: burnout; pharmacy faculty; stress.

MeSH terms

  • Burnout, Professional / prevention & control*
  • Burnout, Professional / psychology*
  • Education, Pharmacy
  • Faculty / psychology*
  • Health Occupations
  • Humans
  • Job Satisfaction
  • Patient Care / psychology
  • Universities