Ep 72 Why do Junior Doctors feel burnt out? - Dr. Gerald Sng Third Spacing

Disclaimer: The views expressed in the interview are his own and do not reflect the views of his employer.

Dr Gerald Sng shares his perspective as a researcher of junior doctor burnout. In our first ever video episode, Dr Sng discusses the factors contributing to high rates of burnout among junior doctors, and explores what can be done to address it. He draws insight from his research into residents and medical students in Singapore, informed by his own experiences navigating the healthcare system. Dr Sng also draws a connection between empathy and burnout, and shares how they might be two sides of the same coin.



00:07 Introduction and Guest Introduction 

00:38 Dr. Sng's Journey into Burnout Research

02:15 The Connection Between Burnout and Empathy 

03:33 Trends in Burnout and Its Causes 

04:20 Understanding the Concept of Burnout 

05:11 Pillar 1: Emotional Exhaustion

06:30 Pillar 2: Depersonalisation

07:36 Pillar 3: Personal Achievement 

09:10 Burnout as a Symptom of a Larger Problem 

12:39 Addressing Burnout: Systemic Changes and Individual Strategies 

15:02 Shifting mindsets from individual to institutional responsibility 

16:58 The modern struggles of junior doctors

19:20 What needs to change in our healthcare system?

24:10 Are you optimistic about the future for junior doctors?

27:31 The Future of Burnout Research and Advocacy 

31:18 Conclusion and Farewell