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
Wellness and healing space for Indigenous physicians and learners
The CMA recognizes that its journey of truth and reconciliation may cause emotional reactions. Visit the Wellness and Healing Space for support resources.
View resource Wellness and healing space for Indigenous physicians and learners
Physician health and wellness data
Patient profiles: 2021 National Physician Health Survey results — navigating a broken system
Patient perspectives on the state of physician burnout and the Canadian health system. Informed by the 2021 National Physician Health Survey conducted by the Canadian Medical Association.
View resource Patient profiles: 2021 National Physician Health Survey results — navigating a broken system
Burnout
Physician Wellness: Burnout Among Rural and Remote Physicians is a Significant Issue We Can Help With
A profile of rural medicine physicians who share their perspectives on how burnout affects them, their colleagues and communities. Learn more from Dr. Sarah Lespérance, Dr. David Bradbury-Squires and Dr. Sarah Giles.
View resource Physician Wellness: Burnout Among Rural and Remote Physicians is a Significant Issue We Can Help With
Physician health and wellness data
Physician profile: Dr. Sang and the 2021 National Physician Health Survey
Profiling new physician Dr. Laura Sang as she shares her perspective on physician wellness and the 2021 National Physician Health Survey conducted by the Canadian Medical Association
View resource Physician profile: Dr. Sang and the 2021 National Physician Health Survey2021 CMA National Physician Health Survey
National dataset to help inform recommendations for system-level changes to improve physician and medical learner health and wellness
Physician Wellness Support Services
The pandemic and the health care system crisis continue to impact the well-being of physicians and medical learners.
It’s okay to ask for support.
Are you in distress? Get help now.