Sustainability in Medicine: Beyond Burnout

Too often, “physician burnout” is treated as a personal failing rather than a predictable response to a broken system. This talk reframes burnout through the lens of moral injury, systemic dysfunction, and the cultural pressures that make practicing medicine unsustainable.

Dr. Karen Leitner offers a clear-eyed look at what needs to change—both within institutions and in how physicians care for themselves. Attendees will leave with practical tools, a deeper understanding of root causes, and a renewed sense of agency.

Perfect for medical institutions, leadership teams, and organizations committed to creating a more sustainable culture in medicine.

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