Community Abstract Burnout is a syndrome that has been widely studied and has been of increased interest in the medical field in recent years. It can lead to decreased empathy and lower quality of patient care when it occurs in medical workers. Unique features of the residency work environment make trainees particularly vulnerable to burnout. This study examines burnout, quality of life and worklife factors in a sample of US psychiatric residents. Results confirm high levels of stress and high numbers of reported workplace factors that are thought to contribute to burnout. The aim of this study was to explore and identify modifiable factors in the workplace to improve the residency training experience. Objectives The objective of this study was to explore burnout in the psychiatric resident population using validated measures. Worklife factors associated with burnout will be identified. This information could be used to identify individuals at risk for burnout, and determine factors that could be modified to reduce burnout in residents. Materials and Methods The Survey Survey questions were based on the Maslach Burnout Inventory, Areas of Worklife Survey, WHO General Health Questionnaire and a study previously conducted in Alberta, Canada that examined well-being in Canadian family medicine and psychiatric residents. Inclusion criteria included being enrolled in a US residency training program or fellowship in the field of psychiatry. Distribution The survey was distributed using the American Psychiatric Association’s database of members in training. s were sent to chief residents, APA resident leaders, training directors and resident members requesting they complete a brief wellness survey. Discussion The preliminary results from this study are concerning because of the high frequency of responses endorsing factors associated with workplace burnout. Findings are consistent with a prior study performed by the authors, which found that 48% of residents indicated feeling “stressed” and 9% endorsed the“very stressed” response (O’Leary et al 2008). In the 2008l North American Psychiatric Wellness Survey, being “stressed” correlated strongly with desire to change residency programs. Further statistical analysis is needed to determine which factors correlate with high levels of stress and burnout in this population. Further analysis will allow a much more in depth look at what factors contribute to burnout and stress and may identify specific demographic characteristics that may make an individual susceptible to burnout during training. Although it will not be possible to determine a causal relationship, identifying risk factors will make it possible to design future prospective studies investigating interventions related to burnout prevention. Limitations to this study include self report and selection bias associated with survey research methods. Although attempts were made to reach as many psychiatric residents in the United States as possible, it is likely that some were not included. Data Analysis The Survey Monkey website was used to collect and analyze preliminary data.. All methods and study materials were approved by the University of Alabama Institutional Review Board and acknowledged by the University of Louisville IRB as a collaborative project. Resources Available upon request Contact Information Dr. Johnson can be contacted at Dr. O’Leary can be contacted Results Areas of Worklife Values RecognitionRecognition Control WorkloadWorkload FairnessFairness