Building Blocks of Wellness: Where Do We Start When Our Tasks Have No End?

Abstract

Surgeon wellness, and the means by which it may be realized, has recently come to the forefront as awareness of burnout among orthopaedic surgeons has increased. Individual surgeons face unique challenges toward finding their own path to thrive. It is important to incorporate varying perspectives regarding potential solutions to surgeons' stresses in both work and extracurricular life. Specifically, the goal is to initiate a discussion regarding wellness by providing insight into the challenges facing surgical residents, supplemented with the perspectives of women and minorities within the field. Peer coaching plays an essential role in optimizing mental health.