Hosts of the American Conference on Physician Health™

The American Medical Association is the physicians’ powerful ally in patient care. As the only medical association that convenes 190+ state and specialty medical societies and other critical stakeholders, the AMA represents physicians with a unified voice to all key players in health care. The AMA leverages its strength by removing the obstacles that interfere with patient care, leading the charge to prevent chronic disease and confront public health crises and, driving the future of medicine to tackle the biggest challenges in health care. Helping health systems and clinical practices succeed in their transformation journey is critical to the AMA. The AMA developed evidence-based, field-tested solutions to guide physicians and care teams each step of the way. Increasing efficiencies, improving patient care and enhancing professional satisfaction—these are what increase Joy in Medicine™ and make the journey worthwhile.

The Stanford Medicine WellMD Center was created in late 2015 and jointly funded by the School of Medicine, Stanford Health Care and Stanford Children's Health. The mission of the WellMD Center is, "To advance the well-being of physicians and those they serve." The Center’s core Professional Fulfillment Model includes a) Culture of Wellness - Shared values, behaviors, and leadership qualities that prioritize personal and professional growth, community, and compassion for self and others; b) Efficiency of Practice - workplace systems, processes, and practices that promote safety, quality, effectiveness, positive patient and colleague interactions, and work-life balance, and c) Personal Resilience - individual skills, behaviors and attitudes that contribute to physical, emotional and professional well-being.

The mission of the Mayo Clinic Department of Medicine Program on Physician Well-Being (PPWB) is to promote physician well-being through research, education, and development of individual and organizational well-being initiatives that optimize physician satisfaction and performance. Drs. Dyrbye and West, co-directors of the PPWB, aim to advance discovery and transform practice to improve the work lives of physicians and in turn the care they provide to patients worldwide. The PPWB evaluates the entire spectrum of personal, professional and organizational factors which influence physician well-being, satisfaction and productivity. Hypotheses regarding specific organizational and personal characteristics/interventions are tested, and effective interventions implemented by leadership in accord with strategic priorities. The program’s central aim is to provide the evidence base for leaders to make strategic decisions and efficiently allocate resources to optimize physician well-being and performance. The body of knowledge generated is translated into meaningful and substantive changes within the organization and for our profession.