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William Barish, MD (left), is handing off the role of chief wellness officer to Kelsey Terland, MD.
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Passing the torch to sustain a culture of care and connection

William Barish, MD, retires as CWO at Samaritan Health Services, entrusting Kelsey Terland, MD, to further advance physician well-being and belonging.

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Health System Spotlight

Leading Effective Teams CME Track

AMA members have full access to this curated CME track to help you start your journey to become a leader in medicine today. 

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Physician puts together a giant puzzle
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This CWO leads systemic approach to combat physician burnout

As chief wellness officer (CWO) for Lehigh Valley Health Network, Amy A. Jibilian, MD, shares the need to reduce stigma and ease administrative burdens.

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Health System Spotlight
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Pearl of the Week: Your CWO is not the complaint department

Find resources on the role of a chief wellness officer.  

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AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
Person places their hands on another's shoulders
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How Geisinger gives doctors the tools to support each other

Since starting at Geisinger as CWO, Susan Parisi, MD, has seen the peer-support program grow from 17 participants to 400, greatly impacting well-being.

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Health System Spotlight

Membership fights burnout

The AMA’s bold advocacy, innovative research and actionable resources help tackle burnout’s key causes. Join the movement to fight burnout and provide relief for physicians.

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AMA Update for July 19, 2024: Growing a well-being program, the value of a chief wellness officer and well-being program examples
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Growing a well-being program, the value of a chief wellness officer and well-being program examples

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about well-being programs.

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AMA Update
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Growing a well-being program, the value of a chief wellness officer and well-being program examples [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about well-being programs.

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
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Pearl of the Week: Focus on the practice environment

Find resources on implementing a leadership strategy and chief wellness officer role.

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AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
Physician reviews a chart in the lounge area of a hospital
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A newcomer to Michigan Medicine, this CWO found data to guide her

As the new chief well-being officer, (CWO), Elizabeth Harry, MD, has come to rely on AMA survey data to drive aggressive efforts to address burnout.

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Health System Spotlight
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Pearl of the Week: Defining the CWO’s crucial role

Find resources on guiding an organization toward improved well-being.

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AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week