The Physician Vitality Program (PVP) provides confidential mental health and coaching services to Idaho physicians and advanced practice providers.
- Psychotherapy is available to licensed members of the Idaho Medical Association and the Idaho Academy of Family Physicians. Retired physicians of IMA and Lifetime members of IAFP are also eligible; medical students may be served in critical situations, but their first line of help should be provided through their medical school.
- Coaching is available only to Ada County Medical Society members, but does not include retirees or medical students.
- Appointments for both services are limited to a pool of five per year, however a member wishes to use them.
ConfidentialityOur mental health providers (MHPs) are sensitive to keeping your personal and professional reputation intact. Your participation in this program is completely voluntary and confidential and may not be mandated as a condition of employment. The only person besides yourself who knows you utilized the program is the MHP (aside from their internal staff): no one from the medical society, employer, Board of Medicine/Nursing will be notified of your name if you choose to participate.
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CompetentContracted mental health providers undergo screening for program compatibility by PVP Committee members including physicians, behavioral health professionals, and the PVP Director. While their licensure credentials are regularly verified, additional certifications such as EMDR are not. Members should exercise their own discretion when choosing a provider, as PVP cannot assure the suitability of providers for specific issues.
ConvenientAppointments are available via telehealth and in-person at a variety of times and locations. To make an appointment:
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Cost-Free Access
1. Eligible members may utilize up to five (5) appointment hours per twelve-month period (starting with the first appointment and renewing 12 months later.)
3. Family members may attend counseling sessions with members, but the client of record is the member and must be present.
- Idaho Medical Association (IMA) - eligible members include physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners; residents, active or retired. This includes members of any component county medical societies such as ACMS, SWIMS, etc.
- ACMS Members whose status is "pending" may access PVP Psychotherapy Services , but not Vitality Coaching services. Pending ACMS members are those whose membership is paid for by a group practice/hospital system employer whereby some membership benefits are advanced prior to membership being fully paid for.
- Idaho Academy of Family Practitioners (IAFP) eligible members include active or retired (lifetime) physicians and medical residents.
- Medical students based in Idaho do not normally qualify for PVP and they should seek care through their school provided/contracted counselor. However, in an urgent or critical case they make seek help through PVP.
- Members belonging to both IMA and IAFP are still limited to five appointment hours per year.
3. Family members may attend counseling sessions with members, but the client of record is the member and must be present.
Most licensed members of these organizations are eligible for services.
IMA members always include their component society's licensed members.
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A portion of your association's membership dues help sustain this program. Your tax-deductible contributions to the ACMS Foundation help extend it.
PVP Committee Members
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