PHP and Addiction Resources
The MSDC Physician Health Program is a private, confidential, non-disciplinary program that works to advocate for the health and well-being of all physicians in the metropolitan Washington, DC, area and to safeguard the public.
The Program
is HIPAA compliant and protects the confidentiality of participant records as set forth under DC and Federal law. The program is administered by the Medical Society of DC and is separate from the DC Board of Medicine.
Learn more about this program at our Healthy Physician Foundation page
Support Your Colleagues
Do you want to help support your fellow physicians going through their own struggles? The Healthy Physician Foundation supports the PHP and our efforts to supports physicians in need. Your generous gift allows MSDC to continue this important program and extend our reach to all physicians.
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Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation: Give Physicians Support They Deserve
November 30, 2022
The editorial lists numerous reforms states can undergo to protect physician wellbeing.
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The Physicians Foundation: Practice Issues Impacting Healthcare
November 15, 2022
If you think your practice is the only one at capacity, you're wrong. Most practices are facing major capacity issues, according to this new survey.
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NEJM Study: Longer Hours Equals Higher Levels of Physician Depression
November 1, 2022
The data shows working 90 hours per week leads to a large jump in chance of depression in early career physicians.
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Making it work with Dr. Arrel Olano
October 31, 2022
Meet MSDC member, MedStar physician, and Advocacy Committee participant Dr. Arrel Olano.
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