Dr. Fiona Dominic

Fiona Dominic is a medical researcher focused on physician wellbeing within the South African public health sector. Her work centers on occupational health challenges faced by junior doctors, particularly in high-pressure tertiary hospital environments. She is associated with research conducted at a major tertiary public hospital in South Africa, contributing to discussions on workforce sustainability and clinical training conditions.

Her published study in the Pan African Medical Journal examines burnout among medical interns, highlighting systemic stressors such as resource limitations and strained professional relationships. Using validated assessment tools and analytical methods, the research identifies workplace and rotational factors influencing emotional exhaustion and depersonalization.

Based on the currently available publication record, her research emphasizes mental health in medical training, institutional responsibility, and evidence-based interventions to improve working conditions. The work contributes to broader conversations on healthcare system resilience and the wellbeing of early-career physicians.