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 Launches Healthy Physician App
On Friday, MSDC announced the launch of the newest wellness tool for DC area physicians - the Healthy Physician app. The app is available now in the App Store for Apple devices AND Google Play Store for Android devices.
The Healthy Physician app brings wellness, moral injury, and community resources for physicians directly to them. The app is health system agnostic so physicians do not need to worry that their interactions and data are being tracked by their employer. Instead, the content and resources are moderated by their community for them. The app was designed in partnership with Results Direct and through a grant from the Institute for Technology in Health Care.
Download the Apple app via the QR code below.
The app has features that allow physicians to connect with resources and each other when needed. Users can:
- Engage more meaningfully during wellness events (both in person and virtual)
- Watch wellness videos from MSDC and other sources
- Read wellness articles from MSDC and other sources
- Receive a brief wellness thought daily via push notification
- Connect with other physicians who you met or spoke with at an event (both in person and virtually)
- Arrange an appointment with a wellness professional through MSDC (Active members receive two free consultations)
- Connect with the Physician Health Program in case of addiction or behavioral health concerns.
You can view our guide to the app here. Download today and start putting your own wellbeing in the palm of your hand!