A place to gather, connect, collaborate and care for the Vancouver Medical, Dental and Allied Staff Association (VMDAS) members. They are encouraged to use the space for informal meetings with other VMDAS members. The Vancouver Physician Staff Association (VPSA) hosts events in the space including its monthly Physician Appreciation Lunch. Members are encouraged to contact VPSA with ideas for additional events and workshops that could be hosted in the hub. It is open 24/7.

This program aims to foster local communities of well-being by supporting chapter members, practices, and organizations in addressing burnout and the conditions that create it. The Champions, who are trained ACP members passionate about ensuring the health and well-being of their colleagues, strive to reach this goal through a variety of approaches tailored to the needs of the chapter and its members.

This study involved semistructured interviews with 22 faculty physicians working in Canada. It focused on their experiences of wellness and burnout, their perceptions of wellness initiatives, and how their experiences and perceptions influence their uptake of the rapidly proliferating strategies aimed at nurturing their resilience. Participants denounced the “Invincibility Myth” in which physicians are expected to be “superhuman” and “sacrifice everything” for medicine.

Guiding principles and key commitments offered as a framework for key groups to address physician well-being from medical training through an entire career. It is intended to inspire collaborative efforts among individuals, organizations, health systems, and the profession of medicine to honor the collective commitment of physicians to patients and to each other.

This resource summarizes the mindset, behaviors, and outcomes of the elements of the Wellness-Centered Leadership (WCL) model. It also discusses their application for physician leaders.

In the event of a suicide within a physician residency or fellowship program, it is critical to have a plan of action already in place. This toolkit gives a foundation for doing so.

A compilation of tools and resources on Indigenous health, including foundational reading, guidance documents and online courses.

Launched in 2019, this program provides a roadmap for health system leaders to implement programs, policies, and workflow efficiencies that support physician well-being and enhance joy in medicine. It is designed to empower health systems to strategically and systematically reduce burnout so that physicians - and their patients - can thrive.

A series of live panels hosted by Mental Health Research Canada featuring insights by CEOs and leaders on workplace mental health.

This website was designed to help organizations respond to domestic violence situations at work.

This resource provides information on what employers in Ontario are required to do and highlights best practices for preventing and responding to domestic violence in the workplace.

This resource provides information for employees on their rights in the workplace and who they can speak to if they need help, services and supports in place.

This series provides physicians and their care teams with resources to reduce guesswork and administrative burdens so the focus can be on streamlining clinical workflow processes, improving patient outcomes and increasing physician satisfaction. It aims to help them understand medical regulatory requirements.