Podcast: Dr. Glaucomflecken on Physician Burnout

Dr. Will Flanary, better known as social media personality Dr. Glaucomflecken, joins Dr. Matthew Weed for a candid discussion about physician wellness and burnout, how social media can bring attention to these issues, the fine line between humor and depression, and how systems could improve to help physicians stay healthy and well at work.

For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

CME Information

Release: June 2, 2022; expires June 2, 2025

Financial Disclosures:
Planner/Faculty: Dr. Sridhar reports no relevant financial disclosures.
Faculty: Drs. Flanary and Weed report no relevant financial disclosures.
Review Panel: Dr. Mazeyar Saboori receives consulting and lecture fees from Aerie Pharmaceuticals. The following reviewers report no financial disclosures: Jeffrey D. Henderer, MD; Danah Albreiki, MBBS; Ashiyani Nariani, MD, MPH; Annie Moreau, MD; and Allison Umfress, MD.

Learning Objective: Upon completion of this episode, the listener should be able to describe how physician wellness and burnout can manifest and how social media can be used to address these issues.

Audience: This activity is intended for comprehensive ophthalmologists.

Accreditation: The American Academy of Ophthalmology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology designates this internet enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Hardware/Software Requirements: This learning activity requires a current web browser and speaker or headset capable of playing streaming audio.