The Effects of Balint Training on Physician Burnout
Wendy Miller, MD, Kari Cataldo, MD, Katie Peeden, MD. Trident Family Medicine Residency Program, Charleston, SC

Introduction:
Few studies have assessed the association between Balint training and physician outcomes. In a previous study, it was found that Balint-trained physicians were more satisfied with their choice of family medicine as a specialty. The purpose of this project is to evaluate the relationship between physician burnout and participation in Balint training during family practice residency training.

Methods
Graduates of the MUSC family medicine residency program who have been in practice for at least five years will be identified. Only residents who trained when Balint was optional will be surveyed. The Malasch Burnout Inventory will be the survey tool, which will be conducted using the Dillman method of survey design.

Results:
182 graduates have been identified that meet the specified criteria. Surveys will report demographic information and the burnout inventory. Results will be analyzed to determine if there is a corrorelation between job satisfaction and burnout.

Conclusions:
This study will further evaluate Balint training with respect to burnout in residents with at least five years in practice.