Abstract
Objective: To analyze and disclose the clinical manifestations of Burnout in the medical professionals and medical students, taking into account its physical, psychological and emotional approach, as well as how to assess the consequences of the syndrome in professional and personal life of the doctor and his patients. Literature review: From a narrative review on the topic, there was an increasing prevalence of Burnout Syndrome among medical students and medical professionals, aggravated by the current moment of confrontation with the COVID-19 pandemic. It wasshown that the syndrome is characterized in three dimensions, namely: by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and low professional realization. Final considerations: It is extremely important that ways of coping are developed, individual and institutional, with the aim of attenuating the existing problems in the work environment, reducing the difficulties presented, giving support to the workers, to promote the better living conditions in the institution and outside, consequently, to improve the quality of care provided to the individual.