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National Academy of Medicine Releases New Wellbeing Resource Compendium

January 11, 2022

The National Academy of Medicine has created a new set of resources to help healthcare facilities and employees battle burnout.

KevinMD: We must start looking for drowning colleagues

January 11, 2022

Dr. Allyson Hart speaks to the need for the entire physician community to be ready to help colleagues in crisis, likening physician suicide to drowning.

NEW! January 5th DC Health Updates for HCP Monitoring and Return to Work

January 5, 2022

DC Health released January 5 updates to its healthcare personnel guidance to reflect the potential impact on medical staffing.

AMA: How Physicians, Health Systems Can Cut Stigma on Seeking Help

January 5, 2022

Dr. Mark Greenawald provides some advice on how physicians and health systems can work now to prevent healthcare burnout.

2022 Looks to Be A Very Busy Year in Physician Advocacy

January 4, 2022

Physicians will need to be strong advocates for and against the major issues MSDC expects the DC Council to debate this calendar year.

DC Health Updates HCP Quarantine Guidance Based on CDC Updates

December 29, 2021

DC Health updates its healthcare personnel guidance to reflect the surge in positive COVID cases in the District and its potential impact on medical staffing.

Dr. Lecuyer: Balances The Weight of Policy Advocacy with Levity

December 29, 2021

Check out our newest member profile and learn a little more about Executive Committee member Dr. Matthew Lecuyer

MSDC’s 2021 Annual Report Showcases DC Physician Achievements

December 28, 2021

MSDC’s 2021 accomplishments include increased physician wellbeing resources, major advocacy wins, and a growing and active physician membership. See the brief 2021 Annual Report video and 2021 highlights.