ACGME Presentation: Physician Health Programs and GME: A Candid Conversation
In this engaging and inspiring session, attendees will have a rare opportunity to hear the personal stories of physicians who have lived experience of addiction
Should Alcohol Be a Part of Medical School Events?
Earlier this month, the surgeon general released an advisory on “Alcohol and Cancer Risk,” which recommended adding labels to alcoholic beverages to warn the public
Dry January: Should Doctors Make It Year-Round?
For millennia in medicine, alcohol, particularly red wine, carried a health halo; in small doses, it has historically been thought to have cardioprotective benefits. Michael
As Marijuana Use Grows, Effect on Road Safety Remains a Blind Spot
Scientists want to create breathalyzers that show how recently a driver used marijuana. Researchers also are studying how cannabis impairs motor skills and reflexes for
Impaired Physicians – Health Problems Aren’t Just for Patients
This month’s “Ask the Expert” column addresses a difficult topic, that of physicians dealing with medical and/or psychiatric problems that hinder their ability to practice.
The gifts of sobriety: Navigating career disappointments with grace and resilience
“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and
The 10 Most Common Misconceptions About Addictions
These are the myths addiction researchers hear most often.
Emory event shines light on National Physicians Suicide Awareness Day
More than 100 Emory physicians gathered on Thursday, September 19th to raise awareness of a topic that is critically important, yet rarely discussed – physician
Physicians on the Brink: Suicidal Ideation in NC
Physician suicide is a longstanding issue, with doctors contemplating ending their own lives as frequently as non-physicians. However, a recent survey of North Carolina doctors
Characterizing Referrals to Professional Health Monitoring Programs for Unprofessional Sexual Behavior
Concerns about sexual misconduct by health care professionals have been highlighted by recent high-profile cases. Professional health monitoring programs (PHPs) offer an additional layer of