Stress from Uncertainty Predicts Resilience and Engagement among Subspecialty Medicine Fellows

Burnout is an accelerating phenomenon in the healthcare environment, with implications for physician wellbeing, patient safety, and the quality of healthcare. The ability to manage uncertainty has been identified as a potentially important determinant of burnout in physicians and is now a recognized competency for trainees. No prior studies have evaluated the association of fellows' reaction to uncertainty with burnout metrics, including resilience and engagement.