Critical events in the lives of interns.
Ackerman A, Graham M, Schmidt H, et al. Critical events in the lives of interns. J Gen Intern Med. 2009;24(1):27-32. doi:10.1007/s11606-008-0769-8.
Resident physicians remain at high risk for burnout and depression, despite regulations to reduce work hours. This critical incident study identified themes that contributed to residents' professional development, and may provide a format for identifying and preventing stress and depression among housestaff.