Wellness

EM Physician Organizations Form Mental Health Collaborative, Issue Joint Statement and Call to Action Regarding Mental Health Care Stigma in EM Each year in the U.S., roughly 300 to 400 physicians die by suicide1 — approximately double the suicide rate in the general population.2 More than half of physicians know of a physician who has […]

RSA advocates the following objectives regarding the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders in relation to professional licensing and credentialing: Approved March 10, 2019

Many physicians experience burnout and depression symptoms at a rate much higher than the general population. Increasing rates of suicide, depression, and burnout among physicians and trainees emphasize the importance of creating a wellness culture within undergraduate and graduate medical education programs. Emergency medicine (EM) is frequently cited as a leading specialty for burnout and […]

AAEM/RSA is committed to improving physician wellness and promoting resiliency to enhance physician quality of life and patient care by: AAEM/RSA pledges to focus our core values of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration on ensuring that residents and students receive the education and resources necessary to promote a healthy work environment and lifestyle. Approved April 9, […]