Resident Doctors of Canada – Resiliency
July 17, 2020 Resident Doctors of Canada
This page outlines Resident Doctors of Canada's resources to help build resilience: the ability to recover from or adjust easily to adverse events. It is a critical trait for individuals working in high-risk environments such as health care, and can be fostered through the development of skills that allow individuals to effectively identify, cope with and recover from challenging experiences.
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