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- Addressing resident distress through resiliency trainingShow More
In a time where resident doctor suicides are increasingly in the media and much more resident distress undoubtedly goes unreported, the CFP Journal is to be commended for calling for interventions to reduce resident distress. Resident Doctors of Canada (formerly the Canadian Association of Internes and Residents) is proud to be developing one such intervention to improve wellness in Canadian resident doctors. Based on th...
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Dear Roger, I always enjoy your very practical comments. I currently have a family practice resident with me in my solo FHO family practice For the last 3 years I have given a 2 hour lecture to the 22 final year FP residents from the Waterloo Campus of McMaster on time and stress management. I am happy to give it for free in person or by teleconference or webinar anywhere in Canada. I always get rave reviews. I also have...
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Thank you for the article. I have experienced some very stressful times during residency, through a combination of both personal and workplace factors. Just like the students you reference, I entered residency without mental health problems, but am finishing it on medication despite my best efforts at work-life balance. I do not regret my career choice and am looking forward to entering practice, but I can now understan...
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