Peer Support Drop-in Available to PEI Physicians
Peer support available for physicians - hosted by MH professionals (psychiatrists, physicians, etc.) to discuss any challenges physicians are facing MSPEI’s Physician Health Program, provided through Doctors of BC, is now hosting free drop-in COVID-19 Physician Peer Support Sessions via Zoom
Commensality Groups
Commensality Groups are an evidence-based innovation to increase the sense of connection and collegiality among physicians and build comradery and meaning in work. By providing protected time for facilitated small-group discussion, improvements can be made across various dimensions of physician well-being, including meaning, empowerment, and engagement in work and reduction of distress.
Faculty Support Calls
A program of voluntary and informal 1-hour group support video calls to help medical faculty address their challenges, listen to how they are coping, and describe lessons learned.
Mentorship Program for Medical Students
A support for resident-students/fourth-year medical students (during their 4-week emergency medicine sub internship).
PeerRXMed
Built on the idea that “No One Cares Alone,” PeerRXMed (PeerRx) is a free program that uses a “buddy system” to provide support and guidance for physicians and other health professionals.
Plan of Care Visits
The formalized plan of care visits ensure the bedside nurse, primary medical team physician/advanced care provider, patient and a parent or legal guardian are involved with and actively engaged for medical rounds.