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BackTable / Urology / Podcast / Episode #216
BackTable Resident Edition: Supporting Resident Wellness & Burnout Prevention
with Dr. Amanda North and Dr. Jennifer Nauheim
Are you a resident or a residency program leader looking to improve wellness and mental health in your team? In this resident focused episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Amanda North and Dr. Jennifer Nauheim join guest host Dr. Gina Badalato to discuss burnout and wellness in residency.
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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2025, February 18). Ep. 216 – BackTable Resident Edition: Supporting Resident Wellness & Burnout Prevention [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com
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Podcast Contributors
Dr. Amanda North
Dr. Amanda North is a pediatric urologist at the Children's Hospital at Montefiore in the Bronx, New York.
Dr. Jennifer Nauheim
Dr. Jennifer Nauheim is a urolgoist at NYU Langone Health in Brooklyn, New York.
Dr. Gina Badalato
Dr. Gina Badalato is an associate professor of urology at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City.
Synopsis
The doctors emphasize the importance of contextualizing productivity, providing healthy mentorship, and addressing contributing factors to burnout. Dr. North shares data from the AUA Census, highlighting a steady burnout rate of around 48% among urology trainees. She shares personal insights on protective factors like structured mentorship, mental health services, and the flexibility to attend personal health care appointments. Dr. Nauheim, who recently graduated from residency, discusses lessons learned from organizing wellness events at her program, emphasizing the importance of community and communication. The episode concludes with both urologists underscoring the collective responsibility we all hold for ensuring healthy, well-trained residents.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
01:47 - Burnout in Urology
04:49 - Protective Measures Against Burnout
06:59 - Resident Wellness Programs
14:32 - Challenges Faced by Female Urologists
24:10 - Transitioning from Residency to Attending Life
28:19 - The AUA Census
33:30 - Final Thoughts and Takeaways
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