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.
16% of Ob/Gyns Have Contemplated or Attempted Suicide
The survey had a sample size of 15,181 licensed physicians in the United States. Participants completed a 10-minute online survey between June 25 and September 19, 2019. The estimated margin of error was +/- 0.80%. For the specific slideshow published, the data extrapolated identified ob/gyns to compare their answers to the physician responses as a whole.
Some of the other worrying statistics include:
- About 25% of ob/gyns said they were very or extremely happy at work, but about 50% said the same about being outside of work.
- Of the reasons cited for burnout, too many bureacratic tasks (57%) and EHRs (36%) were the leading reasons given. Insufficient compensation was a close third (35%).
- The most common approach to battling burnout cited by respondents was isolation from others (50%) and exercise (49%); respondents could select multiple approaches.
- When asked if they aim to seek professional help for depression or burnout, 63% said no and that they have never sought professional help. Over 20% said they were or would seek professional help.
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