Today is #NationalPhysiciansDay. In honour of this day, #TheWellDocInitiative would like to express our appreciation to all the physicians across Canada for the important work they do!

The latest #TheWellDocInitiative updates are now available in our April newsletter! Explore what we’ve been working on here: bit.ly/3ENoLgn

Leaders have a significant influence on physician wellness by shaping team culture and promoting wellness. #TheWellDocInitiative offers an interactive workshop for physician leaders on this topic. Learn more and request a session: bit.ly/4mlNUzM

Reminder: In collaboration with Covenant Health, Alberta Medical Association (AMA) PFSP, and Alberta Health Services, we’re offering a session on harassment and discrimination. It is open to medical students, residents, and physicians in Alberta. Learn more and register: bit.ly/4j3SLUc

Please note that #TheWellDocInitiative offices will close at the end of the day on May 16 and will reopen on May 20. We look forward to connecting again next week.

May 19 is #WorldFamilyDoctorDay! Family Physicians play a vital role in delivering comprehensive, continuous care within our healthcare system. Please join us in thanking them for their dedication, commitment, and the essential work that they do! #WFDD2025

The presence of a Physician-to-Physician Peer Support Team is a valuable wellness initiative. It helps normalize the act of reaching out during times of distress. We work with groups to help develop, train, launch, & sustain Peer Support Teams. Learn more: bit.ly/4iB1w7b

Don’t forget! #WellDocAlberta, in collaboration with Covenant Health, Alberta Medical Association (AMA) PFSP, and Alberta Health Services, is offering a session on harassment and discrimination. It is open to medical students, residents, and physicians in Alberta. Learn more and register: bit.ly/4j3SLUc

Did you know that putting workplace policies and structures in place to support work-life integration is an effective organizational strategy for reducing physician burnout? #PhysicianWellnessMinute #PhysicianWellness

The May edition of #TheWellDocInitiative's #LiteratureCorner is now available! Check it out here: bit.ly/3RR0s44#Physic…

We are looking forward to today’s session on “Understanding Harassment and Discrimination and What You Can Do About It.” We hope to connect with many of you there! #WellDocAlbertainAction

The latest updates from #TheWellDocInitiative are now available in our May newsletter! Explore what we’ve been working on here: bit.ly/44QgtPA

Did you know #TheWellDocInitiative offers a session featuring a panel of experts that discuss key concepts related to mental illness, occupational distress, and physician wellness? Learn more, and request a session here: welldoccanada.org/education-sess…

Did you know we have a #LiteratureCorner offering access to academic publications on #PhysicianWellness? We invite you to use the links to stay up to date. We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to Jim Henderson, who developed the searches for us, and kindly sends monthly updates!

A big thanks to our funders Canadian Medical Association, MD Financial Management, & @Scotiabank who are firmly committed to supporting the medical profession & advancing health in Canada. We couldn't do this important work in #PhysicianWellness without them! cma.ca/physiciansfirst

The June update to #TheWellDocInitiative #LiteratureCorner is now available! Check it out here: bit.ly/4efCo5d

Providing peer support to physician colleagues by offering an empathetic ear, and guiding them to professional resources, can help address both personal and professional challenges. Learn more about #TheWellDocInitiative peer support program: welldoccanada.org/education-sess…

The Well Doc Initiative has updated our webpage dedicated to #PhysicianWellness literature. In addition to our #LiteratureCorner, we have added other curated resources including the new “Healthcare Well-Being Offerings.” Explore the resources here: welldoccanada.org/physicianwelln…

Registration for the Canadian Conference on Physician Health is now open! This year’s conference will be held in Vancouver from Oct 17 - 18. Learn more about #CCPH2025, and register here: events.cma.ca/ereg/index.php…

Upcoming Office Closure: Please note #TheWellDocInitiative offices will be "closed" in July. After a busy spring, our team will collectively take time off to rejuvenate, recharge, restore, and attend to internal priorities. We thank you for your understanding!