Peer Support Team

We are a group of DoM physicians who are formally trained Peer Support Team (PST) members available as a resource for our colleagues. We aim to be supportive listeners, act as a liaison for outside resources (i.e., professional services), and be alert for risk of harm for those in distress.

The practice of medicine is rewarding but may at times be challenging. At some point, you may feel the need to seek support from a colleague. This need may arise from any number of different situations, including imbalance between work and personal life; involvement in an adverse event, where a patient suffered serious or fatal harm; perceived inequity within the workplace; personal conflicts at home or at work; financial concerns; professionalism matters; or career-track indecision.

We encourage you to bring forth any issue at any time. A list of Peer Support Team members is provided. You may contact any person on the list by cell phone or email and set up a time to talk. We take confidentiality seriously. The conversations you have with PST members will be held in strict confidence. This commitment to confidentiality would only be limited if your PST member perceived immediate safety concerns for you and/or others.