GP trainers among those at highest risk of burnout, GMC warns

GP trainers are more at risk of burnout than the average for all specialties, according to the GMC’s annual training survey results. 

The survey of over 70,000 doctors who are trainees or trainers found that 15% of GP trainers are at high risk of burnout, which is higher than the average of 12% and ranked second only to emergency medicine at 24%.

The results also showed that 24% of GP trainers said that every working hour is tiring for them, compared to 11% of public health trainers. 

Last month, GP leaders raised concerns about how trainers and experienced GPs will handle the long-term workforce plan’s expansion of training places, especially given the existing pressures and lack of retention measures.

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Source: Pulse, 11 July 2023