Physician well-being: developing a culture of wellness
September 30, 2019 American Medical Association
This article summarizes the American Medical Association’s Making the Rounds podcast featuring Dr. John P. Fogarty, dean of the Florida State University (FSU) College of Medicine. In the podcast, Dr. Fogarty shares how the tragic event of a medical student suicide led the FSU Wellness Committee to start building a wellness-promoting culture.
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Psychologically safe learning Establishing a wellness mindset Organizational wellness
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