An Upstream Solution to Advance Physician Engagement
Published October 11, 2022
Burnout is growing amongst residents, faculty and physicians. Alarmingly, it is jeopardizing our ability to ensure each patient receives the best healthcare experience and is affecting our ability to retain a high-performing medical staff. We have worked to rewrite the playbook for supporting physicians in the early stages of their career, as faculty mentors and physician leaders, to build a more resilient medical staff that finds joy and purpose in their work. This session will dive into the design principles for establishing the Center for Physician Leadership, curriculum priorities, coaching to advance skills and evaluation outcomes.
Katie M Owens, MHA, CPXP | President and Co-Founder, Healthcare Experience Foundation
Dr. Anthony J. Frank, MD, MBA, FACEP, CPE, FAAPL | Senior VP of Medical Affairs/Chief Medical Officer/Designated Institutional Official, UNC Health Blue Ridge
Laura McNeely, MS | Director, Healthcare Innovation and Transformation/Associate DIO, UNC Health Blue Ridge
Rahul Sampath, MD | Internal Medicine Residency Program Director/Infectious Disease Consultant/Vice President of Medical Staff, UNC Health Blue Ridge
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