{
  "abstract": "Introduction Wellbeing and burnout among medical trainees have gained formal recognition in recent years, 1 with national training surveys highlighting these concerns.2 3 The GMC National Training Survey and British Junior Cardiologists’ Association (BJCA) survey report significant burnout among cardiology trainees.2 Despite our Deanery’s relatively strong BJCA survey performance (64% trainee satisfaction), burnout remains a major concern, receiving the lowest possible score.2 To address this, we surveyed trainees to assess wellbeing, identifying contributing factors and to enhance support available to our trainees.Methods A 10-question anonymous survey was distributed via email to all cardiology trainees within the Deanery. Three Likert scale questions (1 to 5) assessed mental health, wellbeing and burnout. Additional questions explored the impact of rotas and service provision, workplace culture, curriculum and portfolio demands and life outside work. A yes/no question addressed experiences of bullying and harassment, and open-ended questions sought suggestions for improvement.Results 73% of trainees completed the survey (22/30). Mean scores were 3.2/5 for wellbeing (27% reported poor or very poor), 3.3/5 for mental health (18% reported poor or very poor) and 2.4/5 for burnout (55% reported always or nearly always burnt out).Key stressors included (figure 1):Future job uncertaintyDual accreditation and meeting general internal medicine requirementsInsufficient echocardiography exposureCurriculum and portfolio frustrationsUnrecognised extra working hoursNo trainees reported sexual harassment or physical threats.The rates of poor mental health, wellbeing, and burnout highlight that work and training-related issues are primary contributors to reduced wellbeing. To address this, a wellbeing representative has been appointed, mental health support links provided, and trainees are logging missed echocardiogram sessions. Other initiatives include organising a careers night and social events. Survey reassessment is planned in 9–12 months.Conclusion Training-related issues significantly impact trainee wellbeing, indicating the need for urgent improvements. While our change action plan is ongoing, our findings emphasise the importance of exploring trainee wellbeing across other Deaneries to drive broader positive change. We would strongly encourage the BCS to consider having an abstract category to highlight training and pastoral needs with the hope of improving trainee wellbeing nationally.Abstract 1-024 Figure 1Graph highlighting main factors contributing to poor wellbeing amongst traineesReferences Wise J. Burnout among trainees is at an all time high, GMC survey shows. BMJ. 2022;378(1796).British Junior Cardiologists’ Association. 2024 BJCA Annual Regional Reports: Mersey. https://bjca.tv/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/15.-Mersey-.pdf. [Accessed 28/8/24].General Medical Council. 2024 National Training Survey Results. https://www.gmc-uk.org/-/media/documents/national-training-survey-summary-report-2024_pdf-107834344.pdf. [Accessed 30/8/24].",
  "authors": [
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK"
      ],
      "name": "E Hughes"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK"
      ],
      "name": "M Prica"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK"
      ],
      "name": "S Raza"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK"
      ],
      "name": "C Hammond"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK"
      ],
      "name": "J Jones"
    }
  ],
  "title": "1-024 Cardiology trainee wellbeing: we must act now",
  "uid": "00f0c0e9-b945-5ba1-bc7d-64bd6ee5ca47"
}