Wellness Connection: Formal Virtual Peer Support Group Sessions
CMA
Through the Wellness Connection platform, the CMA is hosting recurring virtual peer support sessions. Topics will vary from session to session, based on group needs and interests. Examples of potential topics include coping with increased work hours and workload, the stresses associated with using personal protective equipment, personal and professional relationships, and the challenges physicians and learners face in adjusting to virtual care and online learning.
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