Karen E Broquet1, Paul H Rockey. 1. Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Office of Residency Affairs, P.O. Box 19656, Springfield, IL 62794-9656, USA. kbroquet@siumed.edu
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Residents are at a higher risk than the general population for the development of stress-related problems, depression, or suicide. The authors describe a curriculum for educating PGY-1s and residency program directors about physician impairment. METHODS: A resident wellness program was established with the goals of preventing resident suicide, encouraging acceptance of treatment where appropriate, preventing self-prescribing, and aiding in stress management. RESULTS: The curriculum was rated highly by residents in the areas of program content and usefulness. CONCLUSIONS: Residents are receptive to education on physician impairment. Institutional support is necessary for effectively addressing these concerns with trainees.
OBJECTIVE: Residents are at a higher risk than the general population for the development of stress-related problems, depression, or suicide. The authors describe a curriculum for educating PGY-1s and residency program directors about physician impairment. METHODS: A resident wellness program was established with the goals of preventing resident suicide, encouraging acceptance of treatment where appropriate, preventing self-prescribing, and aiding in stress management. RESULTS: The curriculum was rated highly by residents in the areas of program content and usefulness. CONCLUSIONS: Residents are receptive to education on physician impairment. Institutional support is necessary for effectively addressing these concerns with trainees.
Authors: Theresa Lo; Lara De Stefano; Shaohua Lu; Vladimir Marquez-Azalgara; Kari-Jean McKenzie; George Ou; Eric Yoshida; Gary Lui Journal: Cureus Date: 2019-06-03