Physician Resources

The Department of Surgery Peer Support Team (PST) has been formally trained to support department members through difficult times.

PST team members aim to be supportive listeners, offer guidance, act as a liaison for outside resources (i.e., professional services), and ensure safety. Conversations with the PST members are held in strict confidence, only limited if there is a perceived immediate safety concern for you and/or others.

To learn more, review the Peer Support Team Poster.

To access the list of Peers Support Team members and their contact information, please visit the DoS SharePoint site and navigate to the Peer Support folder.
 

• Website: www.albertadoctors.org/services/pfsp
• 24 hour crisis line: 1-877-SOS-4MDS (1-877-767-4637)

• Website: www.welldocalberta.org/resources

• Faculty Wellness: www.ucalgary.ca/ofd/new-faculty/wellness
• Working Our Way to Wellness (WOWW) Committee: www.ucalgary.ca/woww/contact
• Office of Professionalism, Equity and Diversity:
  • https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/office/professionalism-equity-diversity/about
  • Concerns relating to mental health, conflict resolution or other issues, Dr. Pamela Chu: OPED@ucalgary.ca (confidential email)
  • General Inquiries: 403-210-6424

• Website: www.ucalgary.ca/hr/wellness
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP): www.ucalgary.ca/hr/efap
• 24 hour confidential EFAP line: 1 866 424 0699

• Website: www.distresscentre.com
• 24 Hour Crisis Line: 403-266-HELP (4357)

Review and download the Surgery Connect Care FAQ here.

Please visit our observership page for more information.

Visit our Events Calendar to view all rounds and events.

The Department of Surgery has developed a five-year strategic plan to guide our department into a successful future that serves our patients, physicians, and community.

Please contact Marie Praestegaard for more information about becoming a visiting medical learner or visiting clinician.