Health & Wellness

About the Series

The passion and dedication to care family medicine physicians display comes with the risk of burnout. Read about others’ experiences in managing self-care and how to reduce the risk of fatigue in your own life.

Parting Prescription from US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy
Myths About Transgender Athletes
Managing Stress During the Holidays
Healthy Food Habits for Patients
The Importance of Consistent Exercise and Alternative Activities to Consider
A Med Student's Perspective on Mental Health
Obesity Is a Barrier to Achieving Patient Wellness. Osteopathic Family Physicians Can Help.
Embodiology for Radical Physician and Patient Care 
Prescribing Wellness All Around: Medical Students Advocate for Mental Health Awareness and Support
Tips for Eating Balanced Meals on a Budget 
Summer Safety and Well-Being Tips for You and Your Patients 
National Doctors’ Day: A Focus on Physician Self-Care
The Role of Family Physicians in Intimate Partner Violence Screening
Balancing Practice and Family for Female Physicians
You Are Only Human: A Reminder to Take Care of Yourself!
So How Should I Spend My Summer?
Tragedy and Triumph: One Resident's Story of Burnout
6 Tips for Staying Healthy at the Holidays
Story as Medicine 
Strategies to Implement Mindfulness in Medicine