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.
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Study: Systemic Reforms Needed for Physicians in Distress
July 6, 2022
Researchers dug deep into reported data to discover the specific stressors that drove some physicians to suicide.
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Dr. Schott Uses Her Superpower to Help Others
July 5, 2022
Meet MSDC member and volunteer Dr. Meghan Schott
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We want your prior auth stories
June 30, 2022
Send MSDC your prior auth stories to help us pass the prior authorization reform bill.
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MSDC and Allies Testify to Pass Copay Accumulator Act
June 28, 2022
MSDC physicians joined patient advocates in testifying in favor of legislation near the top of the physician agenda.
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