Being Well: Stories of Coping and Resilience

Authors

Simiao Li-Sauerwine, The Ohio State UniversityFollow
Abbas Husain, Staten Island University HospitalFollow
Al'ai Alvarez, Stanford UniversityFollow
Gillian Baty, University of New MexicoFollow
Manish Garg, Weill Cornell & Columbia Vagelos College of Physicians & SurgeonsFollow
Ryan Bodkin, University of RochesterFollow
Andy Grock, UCLA and the Greater Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Medical CenterFollow
Marc Borenstein, Vassar Brothers Med Ctr, Nuvance HealthFollow
Pamela Dyne, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAFollow

Funder

The author(s) received no specific funding for this work

Conflict of Interest

The author(s) have no conflict of interest to declare for this work

Abstract

Introduction: The approach to physician well-being has transformed from a focus on identification of distress to embracing a comprehensive model that values vulnerability, growth, self-compassion, and a sense of purpose and community in the profession. This manuscript, a collaborative effort by the Council of Residency Directors in Emergency Medicine Well-being Committee and the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Wellness Committee, presents the personal narratives of academic emergency physicians during which they faced challenges and stressors, as well as supportive resources they found helpful. The scenarios are written by the individuals themselves as they experienced them.

Discussion: Through these shared and relatable experiences we underscore the dual responsibility of institutions and individuals in fostering physician well-being, advocating for a supportive and interconnected community among academic physicians, and emphasizing that none of us is alone as we navigate personal and professional challenges. While many resources exist, the most vital resource we have is each other.

DOI

10.55504/2578-9333.1289

Recommended Citation

Li-Sauerwine, Simiao; Husain, Abbas; Alvarez, Al'ai; Baty, Gillian; Garg, Manish; Bodkin, Ryan; Grock, Andy; Borenstein, Marc; and Dyne, Pamela (2025) "Being Well: Stories of Coping and Resilience," Journal of Wellness: Vol. 6 : Iss. 1 , Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55504/2578-9333.1289
Available at: https://ir.library.louisville.edu/jwellness/vol6/iss1/4