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.
MSDC PHP Chair Charles Samenow, MD Appears on Fox5 DC
Charles Samenow, MD, MPH, Chair of the MSDC Physician Health Program, appeared on Fox 5 DC on March 30. He was interviewed as part of a story about increased alcohol sales in the area. Dr. Samenow, who appears at minute 1:40 of the video, gives a medical perspective on concerns around social isolation and addiction.
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