PHP and Addiction Resources
The MSDC Physician Health Program is a private, confidential, non-disciplinary program that works to advocate for the health and well-being of all physicians in the metropolitan Washington, DC, area and to safeguard the public.
The Program
is HIPAA compliant and protects the confidentiality of participant records as set forth under DC and Federal law. The program is administered by the Medical Society of DC and is separate from the DC Board of Medicine.
Learn more about this program at our Healthy Physician Foundation page
Support Your Colleagues
Do you want to help support your fellow physicians going through their own struggles? The Healthy Physician Foundation supports the PHP and our efforts to supports physicians in need. Your generous gift allows MSDC to continue this important program and extend our reach to all physicians.
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Suicide Prevention Resources for At-Risk Patients
September 21, 2022
It is Suicide Prevention Month and UnitedHealthcare offers mental health resources for certain enrollees.
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MSDC and DC Health Recognize a Strong and Enduring Partnership
September 20, 2022
MSDC held its September Board meeting at DC Health to hear from Interim Director Dr. Sharon Lewis on the department's priorities.
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MSDC President Reminds Physicians They Are Not Alone In the Fight Against Physician Suicide
September 17, 2022
National Physician Suicide Awareness Day encourages individual and system action to better support physicians’ mental health and wellbeing
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Physician Foundation Survey: The State of Physician Wellbeing Remains Low
September 15, 2022
With National Physician Suicide Awareness Day just days away, a recent study indicates that physicians are not well, and our nation’s healers need healing.
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