Resident Well Being
The Department of Graduate Medical Education is committed to ensuring that residents and fellows remain physically and mentally healthy while completing their training program. Residency can be an inherently stressful time, and it is important to take care of yourself so that you can get the most out of your educational experience.
If you are experiencing a particularly stressful or otherwise difficult situation, please feel free to contact:
| HEALTH CONNECT PHONE: 650-724-1395 |
Well-Being Panel PHONE: 650-346-3241 |
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Mickey Trockel, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor and Clinical Psychologist, is Director of this consultation and service jointly sponsored by the Department of Psychiatry and Stanford Healthcare to facilitate timely acess to mental health services.
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Led by psychiatrist Janet Spraggins, MD, the panel of 60 therapists offers 12 free sessions to all House Staff (courtesy of the Well Being Committee).
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The recently re-named Stanford Committee for Professional Satisfaction and Support was launched in 2010 by then Chief of Staff Bryan Bohman in an effort to help physicians balance the increasing demands of the modern practice environment. Since its inception SCPSS’s guiding principle has been that the professional satisfaction of physicians and other caregivers is inextricably linked to quality, safety and patient-centeredness. The SCPSS brochure highlights many of the efforts the committee promotes or sponsors.
The following resources are also available to you:
- Ann Dohn (GME Director) has an "open door" policy and is always ready and willing to help with resident concerns and problems. She can be reached at 650-723-5948. You can also anonymously report a concern to the Department of Graduate Medical Education using this form.
- The Stanford University Help Center - To contact the Help Center, call 650-723-4577. In addition to the Faculty Staff Help Center, you can also use the Value Options EAP - which has the same benefit of 10 free and confidential sessions. They can be reached at 855-281-1601.
- The Office of the Ombudsperson at the Stanford University School of Medicine at 650-723-3682.
- Well Being Committee - It is imperative that House Staff in a position of responsibility, whether for patient care or other areas, not have their performance impaired by drugs, alcohol or other circumstances. For those who recognize that they have such a problem or feel they may be developing a problem or need advice concerning substance abuse, there is a Physician Support Panel which functions on a confidential basis. Members are knowledgeable about the subject and act as physician advocates, offering advice on sources of treatment and other aspects. For access to the Well Being Committee, contact Dr. William Berquist, Chairman of the Physicians Support Panel at Stanford University Medical Center. He can be reached at 650-498-5603.
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