Evaluating and Exploring Variations in Surgical Resident Emotional Intelligence and Burnout.

Objective: Surgery resident burnout rates are on the rise, ranging from 50% to 69%. Burnout is associated with increased risk of error and poorer patient satisfaction. Emotional intelligence (EI) is defined as the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.