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Dr. Kathleen Ross and Dr. Scott Elliott discuss physician administrative burden findings from the 2021 National Physician Health Survey conducted by the Canadian Medical Association.

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Physician health and wellness data COVID-19 wellness resources Burnout Leadership and professional development Measurement and outcomes Organizational wellness Stress

As the medical community continues to adapt to seismic change, signs of respite and relief remain elusive. The 2021 National Physician Health Survey (NPHS) conducted by the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) reveals the dire state of physician health and well-being in Canada today and provides a look at what’s to come.

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Physician health and wellness data COVID-19 wellness resources Burnout Leadership and professional development Measurement and outcomes Organizational wellness Self-care Stress

This five-part film explores the health and well-being of Indigenous Peoples living in Canada.

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Equity and diversity in medicine

This study assesses the prevalence of suicide and self-harm among physicians and compares it with the risk among nonphysicians. Note: there is a fee to access this article.

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Suicide

A summary of key physician health and wellness indicators covered in the 2021 National Physician Health Survey conducted by the Canadian Medical Association

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Physician health and wellness data COVID-19 wellness resources Burnout Leadership and professional development Building a case for support Measurement and outcomes Organizational wellness Self-care Stress

Check out the Royal College Physician Wellness Task Force’s recommendations on physician wellness in medicine and medical education.

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Psychologically safe learning Establishing a wellness mindset

This episode explores the broader state of physician health and wellness in Canada during the pandemic in light of new data from the CMA’s 2021 National Physician Health Survey.

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Burnout Resilience Building a case for support Physician health and wellness data

This episode explores the added challenges facing Indigenous medical students, and the impact that racism, cultural representation and social isolation can have on their wellness.

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Equity and diversity in medicine Stress Peer support

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.

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Physician health and wellness data COVID-19 wellness resources Burnout Leadership and professional development Measurement and outcomes Organizational wellness Self-care Stress

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.

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Equity and diversity in medicine Stress COVID-19 wellness resources

Dr. Ghazala Radwi describes the importance of cultivating trauma-informed learning environments in medical education.

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Psychologically safe learning Establishing a wellness mindset Stress Relationships Physical, psychological and cultural safety

This CFMS document provides recommendations to support the health and well-being of medical students.

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Psychologically safe learning Policies, standards and best practices