A new era in physician health and wellness
Now more than ever, physician wellness is a priority. Together we can create a way forward. This Hub provides reliable wellness tools and resources to empower physicians, medical learners, leaders and educators to create change in the culture of medicine.
An integrated approach to wellness
At the CMA, we take a multi-pronged approach to meet the needs of:
Physicians and medical learners
We provide articles, studies, videos and podcasts to help physicians, residents and medical students manage acute stress, lead healthy lives and establish sustainable medical practices.
Resources for physicians, residents and medical students
Leaders
Our collection of reliable resources can help hospitals and clinics build, improve on and measure the impact of wellness programs.
Resources for institutions and leaders
Medical educators
Whether you’re just starting to introduce wellness into your curriculum or have already embraced it, these resources will help you instill a wellness mindset in medical learners and instructors.
Resources for medical educators
The stigma associated with mental health issues remains a relevant barrier to accessing physician health program services.
2017 CMA National Physician Health Survey
Wellness tools and resources
Access reliable health and wellness resources selected and reviewed by experts.
Featured resources
COVID-19 wellness resources
Pandemic Recovery and Reintegration
COVID-19 has caused significant stress for physicians. Understand the stressors and strategies that can affect pandemic recovery and reintegration.
View resource Pandemic Recovery and Reintegration
Stress
Compassion fatigue: Signs, symptoms, and how to cope
Compassion fatigue is the cost of caring for others or their emotional pain. The symptoms that accompany compassion fatigue make it difficult to provide patient care and perform other duties. This article outlines how to spot compassion fatigue and what can be done to mitigate it.
View resource Compassion fatigue: Signs, symptoms, and how to cope
Equity and diversity in medicine
Physician Wellness: A Perspective from Indigenous Physicians
A profile of Indigenous physicians and medical learners looking at physician wellness and burnout through lived experiences. Learn more from Dr. Alika Lafontaine, Dr. Nel Wieman and Santanna Hernandez.
View resource Physician Wellness: A Perspective from Indigenous Physicians
Equity and diversity in medicine
Physician Wellness: A Perspective from Indigenous Medical Students
Experiences of Indigenous medical students that explore the unique challenges faced in applying to and traversing medical school. Learn more from Santanna Hernandez, Josha Rafael and Jayelle Friesen-Enns.
View resource Physician Wellness: A Perspective from Indigenous Medical StudentsPandemic Wellness Toolkit
As the health crisis continues,
don't forget to check your own vitals.
Wellness Podcast
Sound Mind: conversations about physician wellness and medical culture
The CMA’s Dr. Caroline Gérin-Lajoie talks to physicians, learners, educators and system leaders about what it means to be a “healthy” physician, the barriers that still exist, and the people, programs and projects that are helping medical professionals stay well.
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Wellness Support Line
An exhausting year with immense pressure
It’s ok to ask for help
The Wellness Support Line is here for you 24/7 with free and confidential access to masters-level counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists trained to address the unique needs of physicians, residents, medical students and their families.
Are you in distress? Get help now.