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Running on Empty? Physicians' Path to Enjoying Life and Medicine More Webinar

Date(s):
January 25 — February 25, 2017
Venue:
Virtual Live Event
 
Website:
Not available
Description:
Physician burnout is an epidemic in the United States. More than half of US physicians have measurable symptoms of burnout: emotional exhaustion, de-personalization, and reduced perception of personal accomplishment. The rates have soared in recent years, and it’s worse for physicians in many specialties, particularly internal medicine, critical care, and emergency and family medicine.
 
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Activity Objectives:
After participating in this activity, you should be able to:
 
  • Describe physician wellness and burnout and why working toward the first and avoiding the latter are crucial and urgent for you and your colleagues
  • Identify critical factors and predictors for physician wellness and common obstacles to improving one’s approaches to work and life challenges
  • Discuss various strategies that work to replenish your internal resources and to handle the challenges of medical practice
  • Employ one practice that can improve your day immediately or to enable you to respond more calmly and wisely when you need it most
Accreditation Statement:
The Massachusetts Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Massachusetts Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity meets the criteria of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine for risk management study.

Registration Options:  
To register, click on the "Individual Registration" button above.  

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