ACGME Well-Being Podcasts

Sep 13 2024 32 ep. 32 mins 2
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The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)'s Well-Being podcast series addresses a variety of strategies for enhancing well-being among members of the graduate medical education community. Hosted by ACGME Vice President for Well-Being Dr. Stuart Slavin, the series explores mental health and well-being from the perspectives of key stakeholders and well-being experts.

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Understanding Depression and Suicide in Medical Residents: Insights from Dr. Srijan Sen

Sep 13 2024 25 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Stuart Slavin interviews Dr. Srijan Sen, professor of depression and neurosciences in the Department of Psychiatry and director of the Francis and Kenneth Eisenberg and Family Depression Center at the University of Michigan. They discuss Dr. Sen’s extensive research on depression in medical residents, exploring the relationship between depression and suicide.

Transforming Suicide Prevention in Medicine: Strategies from Dr. Christine Moutier and Dr. Sid Zisook

Sep 13 2024 34 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Stuart Slavin interviews Dr. Christine Moutier, chief medical officer at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and Dr. Sid Zisook, professor of psychiatry at the University of California and director of the Physician Peer Support Program. They discuss their pioneering work in suicide prevention at the University of California, San Diego, including the

Remembering Sarah: Navigating Grief and Advocacy in Medicine

Sep 13 2024 29 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Stuart Slavin interviews Dr. Alan Nager, professor of pediatrics and division director for emergency medicine and transport medicine at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. They discuss the tragic loss of Dr. Nager’s daughter, Sarah, a pediatric resident who died by suicide. The conversation focuses on Sarah’s life, her passions, and her journey in medicine.

Suicide Awareness and Prevention: A Conversation with Corey Feist

Sep 13 2024 37 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Stuart Slavin interviews Corey Feist, founder and CEO of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation. They discuss Corey’s involvement in suicide awareness and prevention initiatives following the tragic death of his sister-in-law, Dr. Lorna Breen. The conversation focuses on the immense pressures faced by health care professionals, particularly during the COVID

Building Resilience: Preventive Interventions for Mental Health in Medicine

Sep 13 2024 33 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Stuart Slavin interviews Dr. Paul Chelminski from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and Dr. Mukta Panda, CLER Field Representative at the ACGME. They discuss their involvement in well-being initiatives and their active roles in the Collaborative for Healing and Renewal in Medicine (CHARM). The conversation focuses on suicide prevention, explor

Facing Shame: Dr. Will Bynum on Transition Challenges in Graduate Medical Education

Aug 15 2024 31 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Stuart Slavin interviews Dr. Will Bynum, an associate professor of family medicine at Duke University. They discuss the challenges of transitions in graduate medical education, particularly from medical school to residency, and the associated risks to well-being and mental health. Dr. Bynum explains how transitions can heighten feelings of shame due to new

Better Together: Drs. Tyra Fainstad and Adrienne Mann on Physician Coaching and Transition Challenges

Aug 15 2024 39 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Stuart Slavin interviews Drs. Tyra Fainstad and Adrienne Mann from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. They discuss their creation of the Better Together Physician Coaching Program, which aims to support medical professionals during transitions, particularly from medical school to residency. Dr. Fainstad shares her struggles with seeking approva

Under the Microscope: Dr. Jim Naples on Overcoming Surgical Yips and Transition Challenges

Aug 15 2024 24 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Stuart Slavin interviews Dr. Jim Naples, an assistant professor of otolaryngology at Harvard Medical School and residency director at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. They discuss the challenges of transitioning from medical school to residency, focusing on Dr. Naples’ personal struggles with the “surgical yips” during his education and training

Challeges Related to the Transition from Medical School to Residency: Two Resident Perspectives

Aug 15 2024 28 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Stuart Slavin discusses the challenges of transitioning from medical school to residency with Dr. Andrea Tou, a pediatric gastroenterology fellow at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and Dr. Andrew Sullivan, an occupational environmental medicine resident at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences at Walter Reed National Medical Center.

Navigating Transitions: Dr. Jon Courand on Resident Well-Being and the Transition to Residency Risk Index

Aug 15 2024 22 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Stuart Slavin interviews Dr. Jon Courand, a pediatrician and Dean for Well-Being in GME at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. They discuss Dr. Courand’s journey into resident and faculty well-being work, highlighting his creation of the Transition to Residency Risk Index. Dr. Courand shares his experiences as a program director