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As emergency physicians, we care a lot about our patients. That’s why we chose this specialty. But all too often we are so busy caring for others, we forget to care about ourselves.
Created by ACEP, the Emergency Medicine Wellness Week™ will remind all emergency physicians and their colleagues to take the time to self-renew while, at the same time, work the long and at times very difficult hours we do.
Make it about action rather than just ideas. Become more healthy, less burned out, and more resilient this year.
Ultimately, we want you to feel better – about yourself, about your family/friends, about your patients and your work.
We’d like you to remember, once again, why you chose medicine, and emergency medicine, for your life’s work. And to be proud and happy with that decision.
We are happy to partner with our chapters, other emergency medicine organizations and other health care groups who would like to participate in EM Wellness Week.
Interested in using our logo? Please send a note to Communications Director Nancy Calaway and she’ll get you a high-res version.
And don’t forget to let us know about your group’s participation at the end of EM Wellness Week!
Here are some suggested activities to help improve your physical well-being during EM Wellness Week. Get started January 22-28, then make them a habit year-round.
Get Some Sleep! A Few Words on Shift Work Sleep Disorder
By Patti Van Leer, MD
Here are some suggested activities to help you make or rekindle connections during EM Wellness Week— make them a habit year-round!
Joy in the Work: Helping Others Overcomes Physician Burnout
By Deepti Thomas Paulose, MD
Journaling
By Lara Vanyo, MD
Cultivating Connections
By Lauren Bland, MD and Michelle Blanda, MD, FACEP
Find Your Gratitude
By Lillian Emlet, MD
Victorious Breath
By Amy Leuthauser, MD
End Of Shift Tips
By Meredith Waldon, MD
Resilience in the Life of an Emergency Physician
By Rosanna Sikora, MD, FACEP; Laura McPeake, MD, FACEP; and Arlene Chung, MD, FACEP
Every Day You Focus – Meditation Basics
By Jason Fleming, MD, FACEP
Here are some suggested activities to help you make or rekindle connections during EM Wellness Week— make them a habit year-round!
Litigation: It's About the Money
By Thomas Benzoni, DO, FACEP
The Emotion Turmoil of Litigation Stress
By Shelley Greenman, MD, FACEP
Coping with Litigation Stress
By Shelley Greenman, MD, FACEP
Bouncing Back
By Kathryn Crowley, MD, FACEP
One-Minute Stress-Busters
By Rita Manfredi, MD, FACEP
Physician Suicide
By John Matheson, MD, FACEP
Unmask a Demon
By Jeanette Wolfe, MD
Financial Well-Being
By Douglas Char, MD, FACEP; Patrick Olivieri, MD, FACEP; and Dennis Hughes, MD, FACEP
Financial Serenity - Seven Simple Steps
By Doug Segan, MD, FACEP
New Beginnings and Transitions
By Shay Bintliff, MD
Compassion Fatigue
By Julia M. Huber, MD, FACEP
How Can We Cope With the Stresses the EMR Causes?
By Tom Benzoni, MD, FACEP and Rita A. Manfred, MD, FACEP
EMP (Emergency Medicine Physicians) offers a video series of short (3-4 minutes) features on topics ranging from building assets, loan re-payment, buying house/car, family planning, etc.
Physician Career Satisfaction and Work Life Balance
SGEM (Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine, part of FOAM network): Youtube video on burnout--top 5 tips; somewhat satirical but true
"Code Lavender"-holistic care rapid response for mostly staff (as well as some patients) at Cleveland Clinic
How to Identify and Prevent Doctor Burnout
What to Expect from Litigation: Dr. Gupta, Emergency Medicine Physician
Why Emergency Medicine Physicians Get Sued
Avoid, But Don't Blame the Tort
What is an impaired medical professional? Basic definition
How do you Recognize a Drug Impaired Co-Worker?
Sexual Harassment in Medical Profession Costs Women Career Advances