12/21/2023

2023 Physician Wellness Efforts

The Academy, through the Cincinnati Coalition for Physician Wellbeing, took further steps in 2023 to promote wellbeing, reduce stigma surrounding physician mental health, and advocate for confidential access to support. Through the Coalition, Wellness leaders from across hospital systems in Cincinnati collaborated to share best practices, promote access to wellness screenings through OSMA's free and anonymous Well-being CARE Service and rapid access to treatment through Lindner Center of HOPE's Physician Mental Health Program, and participated in statewide coalition efforts for impairment modernization and updates to questions on license applications.

As the Cincinnati Coalition for Physician Wellbeing advances into our 6th year, we will continue to seek effective ways to prevent and reduce burnout and moral injury in our profession. We welcome Academy members to join us in these efforts. Interested members may email Executive Director Jessica Sellar on jsellar@academyofmedicine.org.