Addressing Physician Burnout

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Learning Objectives:

• Discuss the concept of burnout including recognizing burnout and the factors that contribute to it.
• Focus on mental wellness as a strategy to address physician burnout by:
  • Defining mental wellness
  • Discussing “values-based living”
  • Discussing the “trauma triangle”
  • Exploring the concept of boundaries and relationships
  • Exploring how boundaries intercepts with empathy
  • Defining “self-care”
  • Exploring the stress cycle
  • Exploring vulnerability and leadership

The program has been designated for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A credit by the co-sponsors who have authorized the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons to report CME and specialty credits to the AOA commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity.  

MAOPS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

MAOPS designates this conference for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Planning Disclosure: The Virtual CME Committee consisting of representatives from the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) and the Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of Oregon (OPSO), has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of these presentations. 

Osteopathic Grievance Policy: All grievances should be in writing and should specify the nature of the grievance. Initially, all grievances should be directed to MAOPS Executive Director, who will then forward said grievance to the Virtual CME Committee. All grievances will receive an initial response in writing within 30 days of receipt. If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can then submit a complaint in writing to the Council on Continuing Medical Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.