Canadian Association of Pediatric Surgeons' state of wellness.

The following is a summary of the fourth Ein Panel Debate Session from the 50th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Pediatric Surgeons (CAPS) held in Toronto, ON, from September 26-29, 2018. The session focused on surgeon well-being at different stages of career: role of mentorship at the start of career, second victim syndrome, litigation stress syndrome, and retirement. Using Maslach Burnout Inventory Survey, CAPS members were presented their wellness scores as a group compared to other health care providers. The power of surgical culture in influencing decision making and judgment was explored. A culture shift toward vulnerability and transparency is possible and more suitable to expert practice and surgeon wellness.