The Well Doc Initiative has a proactive, structured, and human-centered program to acknowledge career transitions not as disruptions, but as integral milestones in a physician's professional identity. Rooted in evidence and driven by community, this initiative supports physicians in navigating the complexities of change.

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The program delivers facilitated sessions that focus on providing informal emotional peer support with opportunities to share stories, listen to, and empathize with colleagues. All sessions aim to help physicians optimize the meaning in their work, collegiality, and psychological safety across the arc of a medical career. Through facilitated discussions and storytelling, this program fosters a culture where physicians can reflect, recalibrate, and reengage with their professional calling.

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Current Curriculum Offerings

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Transition to Practice (T2P)

Targets early-career physicians with varied discussion topics including imposter phenomenon and clinical practice challenges.

 

Transitions in Practice (TIP)  

Targets mid-career physicians with active reflection on the successes and challenges of mid-career.

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Transition Out of Practice (TOOP) 

Targets physicians considering retirement with focus on how the transition impacts professional identity.​

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