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MFPC Wellness Program
At MFPC, we recognize wellness as the presence of conditions—within the individual, team, and system—that allows residents to function effectively, find meaning in their work, and sustain their well-being over time.
Purpose
The Wellness Program is a resident‑driven, systems‑aware initiative designed to support meaningful, sustainable well‑being during residency. The program focuses on practical supports, authentic connection, and continuous improvement—prioritizing real change over performative activities and centering resident voice, transparency, and shared ownership.
Objectives
By completion of residency, residents will be able to:
- Recognize signs of burnout, depression, fatigue, and moral distress in themselves and peers
- Apply evidence-based self-care and stress management strategies
- Navigate institutional and community mental health resources
- Advocate for systems level improvements that support physician wellbeing
- Sustain meaning, purpose, and professional identity in Family Medicine practice
Activities and Benefits
- Monthly wellness curriculum focused on real-world challenges
- Small groups for peer support and problem-solving
- Open discussions that normalize the emotional impact of medical practice
- M&M conferences that frame difficult cases as shared learning
- Chief residents serve as liaisons to leadership
- Partner meetings to bring forward ideas and concerns
- Wellness surveys to gather and act on resident feedback
- Resident-driven process that tracks concerns, supports transparent collaboration with administration, and ensures timely closed-loop communication
- Ability to schedule personal health appointments
- Flexible leave (including parental leave)
- Backup coverage system without “payback”
- Recorded didactics for increased scheduling flexibility
- Interdisciplinary care team support
- Scheduled Interdisciplinary Team meetings for challenging situations
- Integrated Behavioral health, Pharmacy and Care management
- Annual resident retreat
- Quarterly team building activities
- Protected wellness time
- Dedicated lactation space and support