Submission ID 77626
| Code | WE-6 |
|---|---|
| At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: | |
| Learning Objective 1 | Identify early signs of distress |
| Learning Objective 2 | Intervene early, using evidence-based skills to improve performance |
| Learning Objective 3 | Recognize when support is needed and how to get help |
| Category | Medical Education |
| Type | Workshop |
| Title | "Be Your Optimal Self. Skills to Survive and Thrive in Residency and Beyond." |
| Rationale/Background | Burnout and rates of depression are at crisis levels amongst resident physicians. Resident Doctors of Canada's 2020 National Resident Survey found that a majority of residents (51.6%) reported definitive symptoms of burnout ranging from physical and emotional exhaustion to feeling completely burned out and in need of help or change. In 2020, 17.5% of residents screened positive for depression, a proportion that is significantly higher than in 2018 (14.8%). Skills to help residents deal with the pressures of residency need to be taught proactively, not reactively once they have reached a crisis state. RDoC's Optimal-Self Workshop teaches residents practical, evidenced based skills to help mitigate stress and optimize performance. When residents are equipped with the skills they need to be their optimal selves, they perform at their best. This results in better patient outcomes and a more positive medical culture. |
| Instructional Methods | The Optimal-Self Workshop is a peer to peer interactive workshop delivered by specially trained RDoC resident trainers. Trainers teach the tools and techniques and create a safe space to lead the participants through interactive exercises designed to encourage sharing and skill development. |
| Target Audience | This workshop is intended for resident physicians of all specialties, with emphasis on engaging them in their earliest years. PGME staff will also benefit from learning strategies for supporting their resident learners. |
| Keyword 1 | Optimal Self |
| Keyword 2 | Culture of medicine |
| Keyword 3 | Well-being |
| Abstract content most relevant to: (check all that apply) | Continuing Professional Development (CPD) (faculty development, CME)
Residency Education Undergraduate Medical Education |
| Abstract Track - First Choice | Physician & Medical Student Health and Well-being |
| Authors | Dr. Stephanie Smith Dr. Shane Arsenault Dr. Stephanie Smith Dr. Shane Arsenault |
