Grief and Bereavement Overload Study

STUDY BASICS

Are you a current Pitt/UPMC medical resident or fellow? You may be able to participate in a survey study designed to learn about bereavement and grief among medical trainees. This research study involves completing one 10-minute online survey.

STUDY PURPOSE

Experiencing loss in one’s personal or professional life can affect physical and mental health. The purpose of this study is to learn more about how medical residents and fellows at the University of Pittsburgh/UPMC experience grief and bereavement at work and in their personal lives. Researchers hope their findings lead to a better understanding of how experiencing loss affects medical trainees.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Current medical resident or fellow at Pitt/UPMC
• Have access to an internet-connected device to complete survey

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

Participants will complete a 10-minute online survey, which will ask about your experiences with bereavement and grief, mood, satisfaction with life, and perceived stress. To maintain anonymity, no data will be shared with your department.