
Nicolette G. Payne, MD, pointed to the critical role of leadership and institutional culture in addressing burnout.

Nicolette G. Payne, MD, pointed to the critical role of leadership and institutional culture in addressing burnout.

The research identified several risk factors for high burnout, including younger age, female gender, and longer working hours.

The most apparent risk factor is hours worked, as increased work hours directly correlate with heightened tiredness and stress.

One prominent theory suggests that younger generations of graduating urologists face increased financial pressures due to higher student loan debt.