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 Board of Trustees Chair Discusses Medical Student Burnout
As part of its What I Wish I Knew in Medical School series, the American Medical Association interviewed Sandra A. Fryhofer, MD, Chair of the AMA Board of Trustees. The AMA’s What I Wish I Knew in Medical School series offers medical students the chance to gain insights from some of today’s top physician leaders to better understand the challenges they will confront on their journey toward physician practice.
In this interview, Dr. Fryhofer provides tips such as:
- Burnout isn't your fault
- Everyone gets stressed out
- Adapt to find outlets
- Know the symptoms
- Seek help
- Keep your eye on the prize