Abstract
[This is an excerpt.] We read with great interest the educational perspective of Barrett et al. As physicians and more specifically radiology residents in a developing country, your article seems utopian to us. In Colombia, there were 869 radiology specialists nationwide in 2017. Since our population in 2017 was 48 million inhabitants, there is a very low ratio of specialists per capita as compared with developed countries such as the United States. Moreover, since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the workload has increased exponentially due to the number and complexity of the cases). We agree that taking a break from this busy profession is essential to avoid burnout. However, in a developing country, it is not easy. With our 11 hour workday, manda- tory study hours, and time spent commuting there is little time left to engage in leisure activities, much less outdoor activities. [To read more, click View Resource.]
