Physician Vitality Initiative
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Boise Area Physician Discussion Groups

DURING COVID19 RESPONSE PLEASE CHECK WITH GROUP ORGANIZERS BELOW FOR UP-TO-DATE MEETING TIMES AND ALTERNATE WAYS OF CONNECTING ONLINE.

Mindfulness and Meditation
Mindfulness and Meditation means many different things to various people. Come share what is working for you and learn from others how to slow down and become more present.

​We meet every other Wednesday, 5-6 PM. Specific dates listed here: www.adamedicalsociety.org/mindfulness
call Dr. Abhilash Desai at (857) 265-6766
call Dr. Deb Roman at (208) 859-5055

Click here to RSVP
Rediscovering Meaning In Our Work
According to a study at Mayo Clinic published in JAMA, physicians who participated in facilitated physician discussion groups reported increased empowerment and engagement at work - and the number of participants strongly agreeing that their work was meaningful increased.  In response to studies highlighting the value of ongoing physician discussion groups, we have organized a Rediscovering Meaning In Our Work physician discussion group in Boise.  Each month, we explore a topic relevant to physicians. Our discussions are focused on physician well-being and meaningful work.

Navigating a Pandemic Together

Normally we meet Sunday at the Lemon Tree Company café in Downtown Boise after hours - so we have the place to ourselves.  Please join us for relaxed conversations with peers and delicious food.  You are welcome to participate whenever it is convenient.  But during COVID we are also meeting online.
​Medical Students: we have a group for you too! If you would like to join us or receive an email reminder for our meetings, please contact Dr. Deb Roman ​ (208) 859-5055 or visit finding-health.com/discussion-group/ 

Idaho Women in Medicine
Idaho Women In Medicine is here to bring together our Gem State women physicians for personal and professional wellness. Physician unity through laughter, community, and time together. Get to know the issues we each face across specialty lines. Get to know each other personally. When you need a consultant, you’ll KNOW them personally and can make each others work lives easier by knowing what each other needs.  Let's step forward for ourselves and our patients, together.
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Join the Idaho Women in Medicine private Facebook page and social events. For more information contact Dr. Heather Hammerstedt (208) 914-3187
or visit idahowomeninmedicine.org

Schwartz Center Rounds

Schwartz Rounds are a place where people who don’t usually talk about the heart of the work are willing to share their vulnerability, to question themselves. These monthly interdisciplinary forums provide a opportunity for dialogue that does not usually  happen anywhere else in the hospital.
Available at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. For more information, contact Dr. Sheila Giffen (208) 367-5229 

Critical Incident Debriefing

The Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) is designed to mitigate the impact of life-threatening crises that require rescue or emergency care. These incidents evoke strong emotional responses from health care workers. The goal is to facilitate their return to routine functioning, and to prevent pathological responses to the trauma that is an inherent aspect of their profession. CISD is available at St. Luke's, Saint Alphonsus, and Family Medicine Health Center/Residency.

Getting Connected By Serving

Getting involved in your medical society, leadership and other boards can provide richly rewarding experiences with others, leadership development, and lifetime connections.
Ada County Medical Society Boards and Committees

Perhaps you know of other resources or a small group of physicians that gets together regularly and is open to new members. To have it listed, please contact the webmaster at 208-336-2930 or email director@adamedicalsociety.org to have it listed.
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Original Content Copyright 2015-2021* Ada County Medical Society
PhysicianVitality.org and the Capital Coalition for Physician Well-Being is sponsored by Ada County Medical Society, Boise Idaho.

The National Charter on Physician Well-Being was developed by the Collaborative for Healing And Renewal in Medicine, under a grant from the Arnold P. Gold Foundation.

Local services offered here, specifically the Physician Vitality Program (counseling services) are directed at ACMS Members only. All other information is published in the hopes it will be useful to other physicians and clinicians seeking help and inspiration.

If you have research, examples, or ideas that illustrate approaches to implementing the Charter on Physician Well-Being, you may submit or recommend content to: director@adamedicalsociety.org. However, this webpage is focused on non-commercial solutions and does not list commercial products or recovery, diagnosis, or treatment services unless are narrowly focused on physician well-being and locally based in Idaho.  
  • HOME
  • GET HELP
    • National Support Resources
    • ACMS Physician Vitality Program
    • Find a Boise Area Counselor
    • Peer to Peer
    • Get Connected
    • ACMS Member Resource Physicians
    • Physicians Recovery Network
    • Suicide Prevention
    • Other Links
  • Guiding Principles
    • Supportive Culture
    • Policy Advocacy
    • Supportive Systems
    • Engaged Leadership
    • Interprofessional Teams
    • Anticipate Emotional Challenges
    • Mental Health Care
    • Promote Self Care
  • BUILD STRENGTH
    • Personal Resilience
    • Practice Differently
    • Adverse Events
  • CHANGE SYSTEMS
    • Counting the Cost
    • Cultures of Wellness
    • Technology
    • Advocacy