Position statement on resident wellness
August 7, 2018 Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians
In this statement, the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians describes some of the issues residents face during training, along with proposed solutions to improve health and wellness among residents.
Topics
Psychologically safe learning Establishing a wellness mindset Mentorship in health care Career transitions
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