Academic burnout among medical students: respective importance of risk and protective factors

Prior research has found a high prevalence of academic burnout among medical students (33–55%), and medical education institutions have begun to address the issue. In this research, we hypothesized an increase in academic burnout during medical education, as supported by previous findings. The second purpose was to identify the significant predictors (among perceived stress, empathy, and perceived social support) of academic burnout and...