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.
National Academy of Medicine Releases New Wellbeing Resource Compendium
The National Academy of Medicine Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being and Resilience has released a new collection of wellbeing resources on their website. The resources highlight "strategies and tools that healthcare leaders and workers can use across practice settings to take action toward decreasing burnout and improving clinician well-being."
The resources are organized into six elements:
- Advance organizational commitment
- Strengthen leadership behaviors
- Conduct workplace assessment
- Examine policies and practices
- Enhance workplace efficiency
- Cultivate a culture of connection and support
Each element has a dropdown menu on the NAM website that provides additional resources and guidance for the healthcare professional seeking more information. In addition, the site has a questionnaire that can guide a healthcare practitioner to the right resources based on practice setting.
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