Online Training for Burnout

(OME-RCT Trial)

Overseen By Jay D Kahlenbeck, M.A. (Clinical Psychology)

Age: Any Age

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

Disqualifiers: Previous US training, House Officers, Physician Assistant

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 14

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial tests an online program called the Online MedEd Intern Bootcamp to help reduce burnout (emotional exhaustion) in new doctors starting their first year of residency at Harlem Hospital. Participants will either use the program, which includes online training and Zoom sessions on mental health and managing work, or follow the usual residency orientation. The study aims to determine if the program can improve well-being by measuring stress and depression levels after six months. Doctors about to start their first year of residency in fields like Internal Medicine or Surgery, who have not trained in the U.S. before, might be a good fit. Results will help refine the program and plan larger studies at other hospitals. As an unphased trial, this study offers participants the chance to contribute to innovative research that could enhance residency training and support systems.

Do I have to stop taking my current medications for this trial?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on evaluating burnout and does not mention medication changes.

What prior data suggests that this online training program is safe for reducing burnout in residents?

Research has shown that the Online MedEd Intern Bootcamp aims to reduce burnout among medical residents. While specific data on negative effects from this program is lacking, its nature as an online educational tool generally indicates low risk. The program assists residents in managing stress and workload more effectively. As a course rather than a medication or medical treatment, it presents minimal safety concerns. Participants can expect a supportive environment focused on mental health and professional skills, with little risk of negative side effects. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Why are researchers excited about this trial?

Researchers are excited about the Online MedEd Intern Bootcamp because it offers a novel approach to tackling burnout among medical interns. Unlike traditional in-person workshops or mentorship programs, this bootcamp is entirely online, providing flexibility and accessibility to participants. Over seven weeks, it delivers targeted, structured training that could effectively prepare interns for the demands of residency, potentially reducing feelings of burnout before they even start. The convenience and comprehensive nature of this online program could make it a game-changer in supporting new doctors.

What evidence suggests that the Online MedEd Intern Bootcamp is effective for reducing burnout in first-year residents?

Studies have shown that many medical residents, especially those in their first year, experience high levels of burnout. In this trial, participants in the intervention arm will receive the Online MedEd Intern Bootcamp, designed to reduce burnout by providing specific training before residency begins. Early results from similar programs indicate that such training can help lower stress and improve well-being by teaching skills such as managing mental health and time. Although specific data on this bootcamp's success is not yet available, similar workshops have shown promise in boosting resident morale and reducing burnout symptoms. The bootcamp aims to equip new residents with tools to better handle the challenges of their first year. ^{1 3 6 7 8}

Who Is on the Research Team?

Raji Ayinla, M.D., CMD, FCCP, FACP

Principal Investigator

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for new first-year residents in various specialties at NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem who haven't done U.S. postgraduate training before. They should be starting their residency in July 2025 and willing to participate in surveys and interviews.

Inclusion Criteria

Incoming first year residents

Exclusion Criteria

House Officers

Physician Assistant

Previous United States accredited postgraduate training

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Intervention

Participants in the experimental group undergo a 7-week online training program with 14 peer-facilitated Zoom sessions

7 weeks

14 Zoom sessions

Control

Control group participants receive standard residency orientation without access to the Boot Camp

4 weeks

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for burnout and mental health outcomes at 3 and 6 months post-intervention

6 months

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Online MedEd Intern Bootcamp

Trial Overview The study tests if a seven-week 'Online MedEd Intern Boot Camp' can reduce burnout compared to usual orientation. Participants are randomly assigned to the program with additional Zoom sessions or standard orientation, with outcomes measured over six months.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Intervention Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Enrolled into a 7 weeks online training program from May 13 2025 to June 30 2025

Group II: Control Active Control 1 Intervention

The control group participants will receive residency orientation as per standard practice during June 2025, with no training sessions prior to starting the orientation to residency. The control group will be offered access to the online platform after completion of this study

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

Lead Sponsor

Trials

33

Recruited

8,500+

Citations

1. clinicaltrials.gov clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06977243

Online MedEd Intern Bootcamp: Online Training for First ... The primary outcome is mean Maslach Burnout Inventory-Emotional Exhaustion (MBI-EE) score six months into residency. Secondary outcomes at six months include ...

2. onlinemeded.com onlinemeded.com/blog/intern-boot-camp

Intern Bootcamp: The Cure for Resident Burnout Not sure how to tackle your first year or residency? OnlineMedEd's Intern Bootcamp will have you thriving, not just surviving, by day one.

3. ichgcp.net ichgcp.net/clinical-trials-registry/NCT06970340

Online MedEd Intern Bootcamp in Burnout Among First Year ... This study is testing a web-based "Intern Boot Camp" from Online MedEd to see if it can make the first year of residency less stressful for ...

4. ama-assn.org ama-assn.org/medical-residents/medical-resident-wellness/pgy-2s-see-27-higher-rate-burnout-interns-heres-why

PGY-2s see 27% higher rate of burnout than interns. Here's ... ... data shows that the burnout rate among second-year residents was 47%. That figure is 10 percentage points higher than the PGY-1 burnout rate ...

5. mededportal.org mededportal.org/doi/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.11164

An Educational Workshop to Improve Neurology Resident ... We created an educational resource reviewing burnout, substance abuse, and mood disorders for neurology residents.

6. trial.medpath.com trial.medpath.com/clinical-trial/72b659484550c3fa/nct06977243-online-meded-intern-boot-camp-residents-wellbeing

Online MedEd Intern Bootcamp: Online Training for First Year ... The primary outcome is mean Maslach Burnout Inventory-Emotional Exhaustion (MBI-EE) score six months into residency. Secondary outcomes at six ...

7. link.springer.com link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11606-022-07620-3

Temporal Associations Between EHR-Derived Workload ... Burnout and recovery were associated with recent clinical workload for a cohort of physician trainees, highlighting the elastic nature of burnout.

8. ichgcp.net ichgcp.net/clinical-trials-registry/NCT06977243

Online MedEd Intern Bootcamp in Burnout Among First Year ... The primary outcome is mean Maslach Burnout Inventory-Emotional Exhaustion (MBI-EE) score six months into residency. Secondary outcomes at six ...