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Physician Wellbeing and Professional FulfillmentPhysician Well-being and Professional Fulfillment

Providing guidance and resources that foster communities of well-being for internal medicine physicians to best serve patients and optimize professional fulfillment.

Well-being OrganizationalImproving the Practice and Organizational Environment
Providing ACP members with high quality information, resources, tools, and support to help their practices thrive in the growing value-based payment environment.

Well-being ChampionsFostering Local Communities of Well-being
Trained ACP Well-being Champions supporting their ACP chapter members, practices, and organizations in combating burnout.

Well-being IndividualPromoting Individual Well-being
Offering online resources and educational courses at ACP’s Internal Medicine Meeting and chapter meetings to help ACP members manage issues related to well-being and satisfaction.


COVID-19 Well-being Resources

ACP would like to take a moment to acknowledge your dedication to the well-being of your patients, your colleagues, and yourselves during this incredibly stressful time. You are the heart and soul of our profession and we are grateful for the sacrifices that you make every day to serve your patients. If you are feeling afraid or isolated right now, please know that you are not alone. Our Internal Medicine online community is strong and vibrant. Join us on Twitter using #dontworryalone or post on the COVID-19 ACP member discussion forum.

I.M. Emotional Support

I.M. Emotional Support Hub

Taking care of ourselves and encouraging others to practice self-care sustains our ability to care for those in need. Protect your health and well-being with these resources. For emergency care, call 911.

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COVID-19: Information for Internal Medicine Physicians

ACP is committed to doing everything possible to prevent and slow the spread of COVID-19 virus to ensure that our patients get the care they need. These resources are meant to assist internal medicine physicians seeking to prepare and manage their response.

More well-being resources offering CME and additional tools

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Improving the Practice and Organizational Environment

ACP provides members with high quality information, resources, tools, and support to help your practices thrive.

Creating and Sustaining Change

Use these resources to implement and sustain change efforts.

Design Your Own Well-being Program

Explore these tools to create a well-being program tailored to any organization’s needs and budget.

Top 10 Culture Change Interventions

Use these interventions in your practice to reduce burnout and promote a culture of well-being.

Workflow Innovations

These tips and tools can help to enhance workflows in both ambulatory and hospital settings.

Collection of Recommended Tools

Check out these resources for additional strategies to prevent burnout and promote well-being at the practice level.

Modernizing License and Credentialing Applications to Not Stigmatize Mental Health

Use this resource toolkit to advocate for organizations and state medical boards to change or remove inappropriate medical licensing and application questions.


 

Enhance Your Personal Well-being

You are not alone. Use these resources to seek help or to improve your individual well-being.

Financial Well-being Program

Navigate your financial future with ACP’s tools and resources to help you plan and make wise financial decisions.

I.M. Emotional Support Hub

Taking care of ourselves and encouraging others to practice self-care sustains our ability to care for those in need. For emergency care, call 911.

Talk with Your Colleagues

Use our ACP member forum to discuss physician well-being and professional fulfillment, and to share experiences and resources.

Collection of Recommended Tools

Check out CME-eligible and other resources, including podcasts and TED Talks, to improve your well-being and professional fulfillment.


Learn about ACP's Ongoing Commitment

ACP's strategy to address this complex issue involves patients, leaders in the field, and a commitment to inclusivity.

Resident Well-being Curriculum

Resident Well-being Learning Series

This curriculum includes three modules on the topics of well-being and burnout, individual and organizational strategies, and promoting collaborative learning environments for well-being.

Patients Before Paperwork

Patients Before Paperwork

ACP's goal is to reduce unessential tasks that detract from patient care and contribute to physician burnout.

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Message from ACP Leadership

Susan Thompson Hingle, MD, MACP, details our organizational approach to this important issue in this column published in ACP Internist.

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Promoting Gender Equity

ACP is committed to addressing the unique challenges female physicians confront in order to foster an inclusive environment.


Publications and Collaborations

ACP works with other organizations to help identify mutually beneficial solutions.