Advocacy
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Educational Events & Affinity Groups
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| WCMS advocates to improve systems and policies that reduce factors contributing to burnout. In 2016, WCMS successfully advocated for a change in the NC Medical Board’s definition of burnout– allowing physicians & physician assistants to seek help without having to report it. |
WCMS annually hosts one to two educational wellness related retreats for physicians, physician assistants, and significant others. Events feature expert, engaging speakers and CME is offered.
WCMS also offers affinity groups throughout the year for women in medicine, early career, Black providers, physician assistants, and more!
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Thanks to a grant from the North Carolina Healthcare Foundation and support from AdventHealth, WCMS is offering 12 free therapy visits per person to medical students, residents, physicians and physician assistants as a membership benefit.
The program is completely anonymous and confidential and the licensed therapists and psychiatrists have been vetted and are knowledgeable about provider burnout and skilled to work with medical providers. Click here to learn more about counseling.
To take advantage of your 12 free appointments, email Miriam Schwarz. If you would rather speak directly with one of our program therapists, contact: Rachel Menna, Frederick Murphy or Rebecca Norton
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WCMS has vetted professional coaches who can coach providers on how to address work and personal life dilemmas that lead to burnout. Coaches participating in WCMS’ Healthy Healer program offer a 15% discount services to WCMS members.
Click here for more information on Coaching
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Physician Self-Care Education
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Resources
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WCMS has partnered with Dr. Robyn Tiger physician and Trauma-Informed Self-Care Coach, to offer online self-care education through the Rx Inner Peace program as well as 1:1 virtual self-care sessions for WCMS physician members. Members enjoy a 15% discount on her services.
To learn more about Dr. Robyn Tiger and her services, click here.
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You can find out more about the Healthy Healer Program every week in Vital Signs, our e-Newsletter.
We also have online resource library at the bottom of this page (see articles below).
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Concierge Services
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Meal Preparation & Delivery
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WCMS members receive a 15% discount from a local concierge service that can provide essential, time-saving benefits such as: grocery shopping, appointment scheduling, event planning, dog walking and more!
To learn more and to schedule with Tick Tock Concierge, click here.
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Enjoy a 10% discount on meal preparation and delivery through our local meal delivery partner, Asheville Pro Kitchen.
To learn more about Asheville Pro Kitchen, click here.
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