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.
AMA: How Physicians, Health Systems Can Cut Stigma on Seeking Help
In an article for the American Medical Association, Senior News Writer Sara Berg, MS, shared some tips on preventing burnout from an interview with Mark Greenawald, MD. Dr. Greenawald is a family physician at Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA.
The article summarizes a podcast conversation Dr. Greenawald had with the AMA. Read the entire article here. Advice from Dr. Greenawald includes:
- Turn to peer support
- Connect with colleagues
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