{"id":14108,"date":"2025-09-12T14:55:38","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T14:55:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.roshreview.com\/blog\/?p=14108"},"modified":"2025-09-16T19:28:35","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T19:28:35","slug":"handling-residency-burnout-while-studying-for-boards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roshreview.com\/blog\/handling-residency-burnout-while-studying-for-boards\/","title":{"rendered":"Handling Residency Burnout While Studying for Boards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-if-you-ve-been-in-residency-for-a-while-chances-are-you-ve-heard-about-residency-burnout-and-probably-experienced-it-yourself-while-there-are-plenty-of-tips-and-tricks-for-managing-burnout-the-reality-of-residency-is-there-never-seems-to-be-enough-time-to-recover-and-by-the-time-board-prep-rolls-around-you-might-already-be-operating-at-1\">If you\u2019ve been in residency for a while, chances are you\u2019ve heard about \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.roshreview.com\/blog\/medical-residency-burnout-how-to-avoid-it\/\">residency burnout<\/a>\u201d\u2014and probably experienced it yourself. While there are plenty of tips and tricks for managing burnout, the reality of residency is there never seems to be enough time to recover. And by the time board prep rolls around, you might already be operating at 1%.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-below-is-a-letter-from-dr-roopma-roop-wadhwa-the-psychiatry-lead-at-rosh-review-who-faced-this-same-situation-while-studying-for-boards-now-that-she-s-on-the-other-side-of-board-prep-quite-literally-writing-our-board-questions-roop-shares-her-advice-about-how-to-manage-daily-stress-and-anxiety-at-the-end-of-the-finish-line\">Below is a letter from Dr. Roopma (\u201cRoop\u201d) Wadhwa, the Psychiatry Lead at Rosh Review who faced this same situation while studying for boards. Now that she\u2019s on the other side of board prep (quite literally writing our board questions!), Roop shares her advice about how to manage daily stress and anxiety at the end of the finish line.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-my-burnout-backstory\"><strong>My Burnout Backstory<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Hello dear residents,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m Roop, a psychiatrist who graduated residency in 2019. I remember the day I received my Match results\u2014the energy, the excitement, the sense of fulfillment and accomplishment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But after years of residency, this feeling soon became fatigue\u2014worn down by long calls and frustrated by the screeching pager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you resonate with this feeling while also trying to be the \u201cperfect\u2019\u2019 physician, I see you. I said \u201cyes\u201d to all of the above while I was a resident, too!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In my early years of residency, I used to log into my Rosh Review Qbank between patient admissions, hoping I could squeeze in a few questions while the emergency room was quiet. But I couldn\u2019t focus. I kept trying, but I wasn\u2019t absorbing any information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In hindsight, it\u2019s clear that I was drained by compassion fatigue, or the emotional burden of hearing my patients\u2019 traumatic experiences.<\/strong> I was trying to hold space for everyone else, and didn\u2019t understand the toll it was taking, and how it drained my capacity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My own health took a backseat. I didn\u2019t hydrate, prioritize exercise, or make time for myself. It was easier to ignore my own needs than confront them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What I didn\u2019t know at the time was that I was experiencing burnout. And it wasn\u2019t just from the stress of my new job.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-hidden-lives-of-residents\"><strong>The Hidden Lives of Residents<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We all discuss the long hours of residency, especially in the PGY-1 year, and stress about calls and the annual PRITE exams, but <strong>we don\u2019t have enough discussions about what else we\u2019re carrying in our lives.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Raise your hand if any of these apply to you:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You\u2019re a new parent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re pregnant and experiencing nausea and exhaustion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re grieving or caring for someone who is sick.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re silently struggling with anxiety or depression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or perhaps you\u2019re just tired and longing for a break.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-burnout-looks-like\"><strong>What Burnout Looks Like<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Burnout isn\u2019t always dramatic. It can be quiet, or subtle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can look like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An inability to focus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased forgetfulness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A decreased empathic capacity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feeling overwhelmed\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physical symptoms like headaches, fatigue, or exhaustion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Burnout often happens as a result of feeling too much, too often. This is especially true in psychiatry.<\/strong> Compassion fatigue sneaks in when you spend all day absorbing trauma and supporting others, without having a support network to rely on yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-study-through-burnout\"><strong>How to Study Through Burnout<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you navigate board prep under the stress of burnout, here are a few useful tips I learned over time, and wish I had known as a resident studying for boards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-choose-consistent-smaller-goals-over-larger-ones\"><strong>1. Choose consistent, smaller goals over larger ones.<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>In my early residency years, I had unrealistic expectations for myself. The constant pressure to improve felt productive until it didn\u2019t. <strong>Eventually, I realized that even absorbing the content of 2\u20135 questions during downtime was a win.<\/strong> Setting smaller goals is fine. As they say, a win is a win!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-it-s-okay-to-use-review-mode\"><strong>2. It\u2019s okay to use review mode.<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>I used to think I wasn\u2019t truly learning unless I challenged myself with test mode. But I was wrong! <strong>Gradual learning using review mode is still valuable, especially when you\u2019re tired and your bandwidth is low.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-find-your-happy-place-nbsp\"><strong>3. Find your \u201chappy place.\u201d&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>We all have (or maybe have yet to discover) our own happy place. It could be as simple as a 10-minute walk, spending time in nature, some sunlight, a favorite snack, or a playlist that lifts your mood. <strong>Try to add it to your daily routine. It helps your brain reset, and you\u2019ll feel less stressed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-share-your-emotions\"><strong>4. Share your emotions.<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>This one is hard. Maybe you had a difficult rotation or witnessed a tough patient outcome. <strong>Just naming the feeling and sharing it\u2014with a therapist, colleague, friend, or even in your journal\u2014can release some of the weight. Many residency programs offer employee assistance programs or wellness retreats. Use these resources if they\u2019re available.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-lower-your-expectations-when-you-feel-overwhelmed\"><strong>5. Lower your expectations when you feel overwhelmed.<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some days, \u201cgood enough\u201d is more than enough.<\/strong> Take time to rest and recharge. Our brains are sponges, absorbing emotions and energy from our environment. <strong>We cannot care for others in a meaningful way if we\u2019re disconnected from our well-being.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-rosh-review-helped-me-as-a-resident-struggling-with-burnout\"><strong>How Rosh Review Helped Me as a Resident Struggling With Burnout<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When I used Rosh during residency, it became one of the few things I could rely on.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The explanations were thorough, but not overwhelming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Rapid Reviews became my go-to when I didn\u2019t have the focus for full paragraphs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019d revisit the same questions, learn, and relearn at my own pace.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Now things have come full circle. I write the questions, with you in mind.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-i-joined-rosh-review\"><strong>Why I Joined Rosh Review<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When I joined Rosh, I didn\u2019t just want to create content. I wanted to help rebuild trust in your study time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;At Rosh Review, one of our goals when writing Qbanks is to take some of that burden off your shoulders. When you\u2019re battling exhaustion, you shouldn\u2019t have to worry if your Qbank is current or relevant. That should be a given to make sure your time is well spent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make sure you have access to the best possible Qbanks, I\u2019ve been:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reviewing-and-updating-every-psychiatry-question-nbsp\"><strong>Reviewing and updating every psychiatry question<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>I go through older questions one by one, check the content for clinical accuracy, and update anything outdated or unclear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-aligning-content-with-the-dsm-5-tr-nbsp\"><strong>Aligning content with the DSM-5-TR<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>All diagnostic criteria and vignettes are revised to reflect the latest diagnostic standards, so you\u2019re not studying outdated terminology or definitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-adding-and-refining-rapid-reviews-nbsp\"><strong>Adding and refining Rapid Reviews<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>If a question doesn\u2019t already include a concise overview in bullet points, I write one. So even if you only have a few minutes, you walk away with high-yield points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-updating-psychopharmacology-content-nbsp\"><strong>Updating psychopharmacology content<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>I stay current on new medications, safety updates, guideline changes, and ensure these are reflected in every relevant explanation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-clarifying-explanations-nbsp\"><strong>Clarifying explanations<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>I streamline dense explanations to make them easier to absorb, especially when your energy and attention might be low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-making-vignettes-clinically-realistic-nbsp\"><strong>Making vignettes clinically realistic&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>I ensure that the vignettes reflect the kind of patients and decisions you encounter in your inpatient unit or your clinic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tailoring-content-to-the-prite-format-nbsp\"><strong>Tailoring content to the PRITE format<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>The Psychiatry Resident Qbank also incorporates the PRITE outline. Since PRITE questions tend to be shorter and more fact-based, I work to ensure that a significant portion of our questions reflect that structure so what you see in the Qbank is relevant, and test-like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The rest of our content team follows similar guidelines to update questions for other medical specialties, too! Get a glimpse into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roshreview.com\/blog\/how-a-rosh-review-qbank-is-made-our-question-writing-and-editing-process\/\">how a Rosh Review Qbank is made<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-you-re-ready\"><strong>When You\u2019re Ready<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re tired or simply doubting yourself, please remember that this journey of becoming a competent, compassionate physician is challenging but meaningful. I believe that medical education should center around the people living it, not just the tests we take!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you feel ready to explore something designed with that in mind, <a href=\"https:\/\/app.roshreview.com\/trial\"><strong>try Rosh Review for free<\/strong><\/a>. We\u2019re constantly improving our content with you in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2014Roop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Psychiatrist &amp; Psychiatry Content Champion at Rosh Review<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rosh Review is a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.roshreview.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">board review<\/a>\u00a0company providing Qbanks that boost your confidence for your boards and beyond.<\/em>\u00a0<em>Get started with a\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/app.roshreview.com\/trial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rosh Review free trial<\/a>\u00a0to the Qbank of your choice (no credit card required!) and gain access to board-style practice questions,<\/em>\u00a0<em>detailed explanations, beautiful medical images, and more.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve been in residency for a while, chances are you\u2019ve heard about \u201cresidency burnout\u201d\u2014and probably experienced it yourself. 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