Healing Radiology: Strategies to Overcome Burnout – A Panel Discussion (2023)-WEB39-2023

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The webinar, hosted by RS&A, focused on strategies to overcome burnout among radiologists. The panel included Dr. Bettina Sievert and Dr. Jennifer Kemp, with Dr. Nicole Rastari contributing despite a family emergency. Dr. Sievert, from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and University of Boston, shared her experience and role in promoting wellness within her department. The discussion addressed the high rates of burnout among radiologists, with a substantial portion reporting a severe impact on their lives due to burnout. The webinar aimed to analyze real-life burnout challenges, foster community and engagement among radiology professionals, and develop actionable plans to address these issues. Key topics included the workload mismatch in radiology, the importance of leadership in mitigating burnout, fostering work-life balance, and using AI to potentially alleviate some of these burdens. Additionally, Dr. Rastari's statement highlighted the personal impacts of burnout and emphasized the need for compassion and humanity in healthcare. The session concluded with a Q&A, discussing solutions like clinical decision support, the role of AI, and strategies for enhancing professional purpose and meaning.

Keywords

radiologist burnout

wellness strategies

RS&A webinar

work-life balance

AI in healthcare

leadership in radiology

clinical decision support

professional purpose

radiology workload