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Psychosomatic Care and Burnout in Specialist Training: New Data on the Effectiveness of Intensive Course Formats

Volume 10, Issue 3, June 2025     |     PP. 74-82      |     PDF (535 K)    |     Pub. Date: September 11, 2025
DOI: 10.54647/cm321390    12 Downloads     504 Views  

Author(s)

Mario Scheib, Instituto Dr. Scheib, Clinica Luz, Palma de Mallorca
Marina Barbadillo Moreno, Instituto Dr. Scheib, Clinica Luz, Palma de Mallorca

Abstract
Courses on basic psychosomatic care are mandatory components of specialist medical training in general medicine, gynecology, urology, and pediatrics, as well as for various additional qualifications and billing authorizations. Intrinsic motivation among participants is often low, negatively impacting learning outcomes. One-week block courses integrating theoretical content, intervention techniques, and parts of the required Balint groups significantly enhance learning motivation and lead to lasting changes in both professional and private contexts. These formats help counteract burnout among physicians. The presented data confirm the findings of a 2019 study. Implementation of this format is also recommended for other specialties.

Keywords
Psychosomatic care, Burnout, Specialist training, Intensive training courses

Cite this paper
Mario Scheib, Marina Barbadillo Moreno, Psychosomatic Care and Burnout in Specialist Training: New Data on the Effectiveness of Intensive Course Formats , SCIREA Journal of Clinical Medicine. Volume 10, Issue 3, June 2025 | PP. 74-82. 10.54647/cm321390

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