Leadership: Causing and Curing Burnout in Radiology

Frank J Lexa; Jay R Parikh

doi:10.1016/j.jacr.2023.03.002

Leadership: Causing and Curing Burnout in Radiology

J Am Coll Radiol. 2023 May;20(5):500-502. doi: 10.1016/j.jacr.2023.03.002. Epub 2023 Mar 11.

Authors

Frank J Lexa¹, Jay R Parikh²

Affiliations

¹ Professor and Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs, Department of Radiology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsyvania; and UPMC International Vice President, the American College of Radiology Chief Medical Officer, The Radiology Leadership Institute of the ACR. Electronic address: frank.lexa.wg99@wharton.upenn.edu.
² Professor and Division Wellness Lead, Department of Breast Imaging, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.

Abstract

Burnout in US radiology has reached crisis proportions. Leaders play critical roles in both causing and preventing burnout. This article will review the current state of the crisis and how leaders can work to stop causing burnout as well as developing proactive strategies for preventing and mitigating burnout.

Keywords: Burnout; leadership; professional development; workload.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Burnout, Psychological
Leadership*
Radiography
Radiology*

Grants and funding

P30 CA016672/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States