Tag Archive for ‘work-life balance’
Letters to the Editor
A retiring surgeon offers his perspectives on the challenges and benefits of the surgical profession.
Letters to the Editor
The following comments were received regarding recent physician wellness and work-life balance articles published in the Bulletin.
Letters to the Editor
The following comments were received regarding recent articles published in the Bulletin.
The transformation of surgical education and its influence on resident wellness
The evolution of the surgical training model and its potential effect on resident wellness are identified, as are the benefits and challenges of maintaining work-life balance.
RAS-ACS Essay Contest: Balance on a very thin wire
Joshua J. Goldman, MD, 2018 RAS Communications Committee essay winner, describes an incident when his commitment to being a surgeon conflicted with his personal wellness.
The 2017 RAS-ACS annual Communications Committee essay contest: An introduction
The theme of the 2017 RAS-ACS annual Communications Committee essay contest was Be True to the Profession; Be True to Yourself.
The 2017 RAS-ACS annual Communications Committee essay contest: Gravitas
Robert A. Swendiman, MD, MPP, the 2017 RAS Communications Committee essay winner, describes how taking time to heal after the loss of a child led him to struggle with the decision to put his personal life first.
Access new surgeon and resident well-being resources
The ACS has compiled several resources to support surgeons and residents who are experiencing periods of distress.
Managing burnout: Seek outside help and foster a true work-life balance
In this article, several of the College’s Fellows describe their own experience with burnout, how they have avoided it, and offer strategies to help counteract its effects.
Physician personalities and burnout
The Bulletin will be publishing excerpts from the Board of Governors’ Committee on Physician Competency and Health guidebook titled Being Well and Staying Competent: Challenges for the Surgeon, which is posted on the members-only Web portal. The following is the first article in that series.
Governors’ Committee on Physician Competency and Health
Acknowledging the multiple challenges surgeons currently face, the Board of Governors’ Committee on Physician Competency and Health has continued its efforts to both delineate these issues and provide educational programs and support services aimed at promoting physician well-being. This article provides an update on the recent activities of the committee.
