Residents and faculty have increased risk for burnout and depression when compared to the general population
Self-care and a focus on psychological, emotional, and physical wellbeing are critical in the development of a competent, caring, and resilient physician
Programs have the same responsibility to address wellbeing as they do to evaluate other aspects of resident competence
An innovative approach to improving emotional wellbeing for clinical staff
When the ACGME approved the latest version of the Common Program Requirements, we saw a need to help residencies create a comprehensive emotional wellbeing program for residents and faculty.
Address and prevent burnout among clinical staff
Cope with stress and depression inherent to the job
Assist in emotional wellbeing following adverse effect
Enhance the meaning of medicine
24/7 availability
Education delivered in group and one-on-one settings
Custom app to deliver education and inspiration
Surveying to track staff wellbeing
Individual self screening tool
WHY DOES A RESIDENCY NEED THIS PROGRAM?
In March of 2017, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) approved its latest version of the Common Program Requirements (CPRs) with a renewed emphasis on patient safety and resident and faculty wellbeing. These changes took effect on July 1st, 2017.
Dr. Herdley Paolini is a pioneer in the field of physician wellness, having created a first-of-its-kind integrative physician wellness program designed to fight physician burnout and foster physician wellbeing and leadership development.