Physician Distress

Stanford CME recognizes that physician burnout, depression, suicide, and other forms of occupational distress is a significant issue in modern medicine. Each year in the United States, 1 in 10 physicians think about or attempt suicide, around 400 die by suicide each year, and more than half of physicians know of a colleague who has either thought about, attempted or committed suicide.

This education series aims to reduce physician suicide rates through a variety of interactive learning modules, podcasts, and a webinar. Take part and join the conversation.

Learning Objectives

• Identify warning signs of burnout, depression, and suicide
• Learn where to get help
• Understand legislation needed to improve physician wellness

Speakers

Nikitha Krishna Menon, BA

Social Science Research Professional II
Stanford Medicine WellMD & WellPhD

Jessi Gold, MD, MS

Assistant Professor and Director of Wellness, Engagement, and Outreach
Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis

Chwen-Yuen Angie Chen, MD, FACP, FASAM

Clinical Associate Professor Medical Director, Primary Care Chemical Dependency Clinics
Stanford University School of Medicine

Jose R Maldonado, MD, FACLP, FACFE

John & Terry Levin Family Professor of Medicine Professor of Psychiatry and, by courtesy, of Internal Medicine,
Surgery, Emergency Medicine & Law Chief, Division of Medical Psychiatry Medical Director, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry & Psychosomatic Medicine Chief, Emergency Psychiatry Service & Disaster Psychiatry Chief, Critical Care Psychiatry Service Consultation–Liaison Psychiatry Training Program Director
Stanford University School of Medicine

Additional Information

Learn more about the education series and available resources.