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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MSDC Joins Groundbreaking Celebration for East End Hospital
February 17, 2022
MSDC celebrates the new hospital but cautions it is not a cure-all for health inequity in Wards 7 and 8.
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MSDC Applauds Councilmember Cheh and Colleagues for Introducing Prior Authorization Reform Bill
February 15, 2022
Legislation would allow patients to receive the care they need without undue burden
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Research Suggests Residency Is a Key Turning Point in Long-term Physician Wellbeing
February 7, 2022
Residency marks a significant step in the physician career path. However, according to a recent research letter, it also comes with a significant negative shift in wellbeing.
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New Study: Women Physicians Face Major Hurdles on Pumping at Work
February 1, 2022
Physicians who need to pump breast milk at work face major hurdles to doing so, according to a new study in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
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