Unsustainable and overworked: unpacking the challenges faced by pediatric cardiologists and cardiac surgeons in Korea
Excessive workload, frequent emergency callbacks, regional maldistribution of case volumes, litigation pressure, and occupational dissatisfaction drive high burnout among Korean pediatric cardiac specialists. These findings highlight persistent workforce challenges in Korea's pediatric cardiac system. Regular surveys and ongoing research are essential to ensuring sustainable pediatric cardiac care.
Authors
- Seul Gi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7470-9774)
- Sung Hye Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3608-0324)
- Kyoung Ho Choi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2301-2250)
- Hong Ju Shin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0731-3523)
- Lucy Youngmin Eun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4577-3168)
- Jae Yoon Na (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0465-7902)
- Sin Weon Yun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8947-703X)
- Mi Young Han (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8733-0982)
- Gi Beom Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7880-280X)
- Sang‐Yun Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1777-980X)
- Chang‐Ha Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8769-7936)
- Soo In Jeong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0394-8457)
Institutions
- Ulsan College (KR)
- Asan Medical Center (KR)
- Ansan University (KR)
- Kyung Hee University (KR)
- University of Ulsan (KR)
- Ajou University Hospital (KR)
- Seoul National University Children's Hospital (KR)
- Sejong General Hospital (KR)
- CHA University Bundang Medical Center (KR)
- Gangnam Severance Hospital (KR)
- CHA University (KR)
- Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital (KR)
- Chung-Ang University Hospital (KR)
- Hanyang University (KR)
- Pusan National University (KR)
- Ajou University (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
- Published
- 2025-08-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3345/cep.2025.01123
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 7.73