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This review by the Resilience Committee of CORD analyzes resident deaths in ACGME programs from 2000 to 2014. It highlights that resident suicide deaths are lower than in the general population. Suicide is the second leading cause of resident death overall, with PGY1 residents being the most affected, especially in academic quarters 1 and 3. The study provides valuable insights for improving the learning environment in healthcare training programs.
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Cause of Deaths of Residents in ACGME-Accredited Programs 2000-2014:A Review Developed by the Resilience Committee of CORD
Take Home Points • Resident death by suicide is less frequent than the general population.
Take Home Points • Resident death by suicide is less frequent than the general population. • Suicide is the #2 cause of resident death overall (#1 male).
Take Home Points • Resident death by suicide is less frequent than the general population. • Suicide is the #2 cause of resident death overall (#1 male). • The greatest number of residents who died by suicide are PGY1s.
Take Home Points • Resident death by suicide is less frequent than the general population. • Suicide is the #2 cause of resident death overall (#1 male). • The greatest number of residents who died by suicide are PGY1s. • Academic quarters 1 and 3 have the highest number of resident suicide deaths.
Take Home Points • Resident death by suicide is less frequent than the general population. • Suicide is the #2 cause of resident death overall (#1 male). • The greatest number of residents who died by suicide are PGY1s. • Academic quarters 1 and 3 have the highest number of resident suicide deaths.
Reference: Yaghmour N, Brigham T, Richter T, et al. “Cause of Deaths of Residents in ACGME-Accredited Programs 2000 Through 2014: Implications for the Learning Environment. “ Academic Medicine July 2017. Vol 92 (7) 976-983.