Wellness

Corewell Health in West Michigan is committed to the wellness of our residents and fellows. Being a physician is a higher calling and honorable profession. It can be extremely rewarding, yet emotionally and physically exhausting. Psychological, emotional and physical well-being are critical in the development of the competent, caring and resilient physician. We are dedicated to improving the learning environment to achieve a culture of respect and accountability for physician wellness.

We recognize that residents are at high risk for burnout. Burnout effects the quality of patient care and causes emotional distress for the individual. All residents and fellows are encouraged to regularly take the Well-Being Index (internal link). Once per year, residents will have protected time to take this assessment and debrief the results.

• One-minute survey that assesses six dimensions of well-being
• Confidential, online self-assessment
• Benchmark data relative to national peers and colleagues
• Immediate results paired with local and national resources that promote well-being

Our resident and fellow wellness subcommittee works to foster a culture of wellness, support and collaboration in which Corewell Health in West Michigan residents and fellows can thrive. Efforts align with system-wide wellness initiatives through the Office of Physician and APP Fulfillment (internal link).

Initiatives focus on four areas:

DIMENSIONS: Work & Well-Being Toolkit for Physicians was developed by the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, School of Medicine, Behavioral Health and Wellness Program, in September, 2014. The University of Colorado Anshultz Medical Campus School of Medicine has given us permission to utilize their program. A selection of tools are available for download below.

• Assess Your Wellness
• Defining Your Values
• Facilitating Your Practice
• Know Your Limits
• Mindful Awareness Attention Scale
• Setting Healthy Boundaries
• Setting SMART Goals