Steps to Physician Wellness and Resiliency

A recent physician suicide in New York State has again led us to contemplate how stressed physicians, residents and student are in performing their duties--especially during the second wave of COVID-19.

The Medical Society of the State of New York is providing an educational webinar entitled, "Steps to Physician Wellness and Resiliency" in December..

The program, presented by Frank Dowling, MD, will be held on December 10th from 7:30-8:30 am. This program discusses aspects of physician wellness and discusses depression, suicide, anxiety, and substance use warning signs and to know when to ask for professional assistance..

Register by clicking here. 

The educational objectives are:

• Review the warning signs that stress, depression, anxiety or substance use may impact work or personal life
• Identify strategies to increase personal empowerment toward making positive change, including self-assessment tools
• Recognize self-monitoring strategies for stress-related problems and know when to seek professional assistance
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Please click here to view the flyer for this program.

The Medical Society of the State of New York is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Medical Society of the State of New York designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Any questions please reach out to Cayla Lauder at clauder@mssny.org or Melissa Hoffman at mhoffman@mssny.org.