Wellness Section Resources

Well-Being Starts With the System — Not Just the Individual

Foundational ACEP Resources

These core resources reflect ACEP’s systems-based approach to emergency physician well-being and provide practical guidance for organizational change.

ACEP Well Workplace Policy Statement (PDF)

The American College of Emergency Physicians Well Workplace Policy Statement outlines the organizational responsibilities necessary to support emergency physician well-being, safety, engagement, and r...

Our New Wellness Guidebook (PDF)

From Self to System – Being Well in Emergency Medicine offers in-depth solutions to many of the systemic issues that plague emergency physicians today.

ACEP Peer-to-Peer Support for Emergency Physicians

ACEP is committed to the well-being of all emergency physicians, and to reducing the stigma and liability associated with asking for help. Learn more about our new training opportunities to support yo...

Reinvigorating Emergency Medicine Webinars

Experts discuss systemic transformation toward workplace well-being, burnout and compassion fatigue, second victim syndrome, and narrative medicine.

Leadership Perspectives & Applied Practice

These resources highlight how emergency physicians are applying system-level approaches to wellness in real-world settings.

EM Wellness Week

ACEP is the first national medical specialty group to launch ‘Wellness Week’(2016).

2026 EM Wellness Week: January 12-16, 2025

Take part in these daily activities brought to you by ACEP’s Wellness Section & Well-Being Committee.

ACEP Wellness Section Interview with the Young Physicians Section (YPS)

ACEP Wellness Section Interview with the Young Physicians Section (YPS)

Eliminating “Pebbles in the Shoe” for Our Emergency Physicians

A systems-improvement approach focused on identifying and removing the small, persistent operational burdens that erode morale, efficiency, and professional fulfillment over time.

Why Peer Support?

Article discussing how peer support transforms culture and encourages unity. We experience the satisfaction of providing support, and colleagues learn to lean on each other during challenging times.

CWO White Paper (Health Planning Management)

A long overdue catalyst for systemic change in Emergency Medicine.

The GEM (Gratification in Emergency Medicine) Project Executive Summary (PDF)

We sought to ask the critical question “What matters to us?”, determine the factors specific to gratification in emergency medicine, and specifically address the critical component of Rewards and Reco...

Changing the Culture of Medicine

Emergency physician well-being is influenced not only by departmental systems, but also by the broader culture of medicine. These resources highlight national efforts to reduce stigma and promote long-term career sustainability.

Lorna Breen Foundation – Removing Mental Health Stigma

The Lorna Breen Foundation leads national advocacy and policy initiatives to eliminate structural barriers that prevent physicians from seeking help and sustaining long, healthy careers in medicine.

The New York Times – Real Doctors of New York Spill Their Guts

This article explores how physicians are openly discussing stress, identity, and the realities of medical practice—reinforcing the need for systemic change across healthcare environments.

Get Involved

The ACEP Wellness Section is more than a collection of resources—it is a community of emergency physicians committed to improving the systems in which we work.

Join the Wellness Section to connect with peers, share ideas, and help shape the future of emergency physician well-being.