Professional Support Program
Am I at risk of burnout?
Fill out this confidential questionnaire to help screen yourself for symptoms of burnout. Identify feelings and experiences related to your work, and whether you may be at risk of burnout.
Canadian Medical Association Physician Wellness Hub
Provides wellness tools and resources to empower physicians, medical learners, leaders and educators to change the culture of medicine.
Physician Litigation Stress
Resources for physicians who are undergoing a medical malpractice process. Provides support and education for physicians during this time of exceptional stress.
Building the Peer Support Physicians Need
In this podcast, Dr. Caroline Gérin-Lajoie chats with Dr. Jo Shapiro, surgeon and founder of the Center for Professionalism and Peer Support, on the value of connecting with colleagues.
Leadership
Section of Physician Leaders
This section is open to any Doctors Nova Scotia member who’s interested in leadership. Regular, virtual meetings are accessible – just make sure to sign up to receive the Zoom link. Read “Latest News” for updates.
NSH Leadership Learning Development
Nova Scotia Health has compiled educational resources on topics including change management, systems thinking and conflict competence. Resources are either free or accessible via NSH Library Services subscriptions.
DalMed Emerging Leaders in Academic Medicine
From the Dalhousie Faculty of Medicine, this academic leadership program is for clinical and basic science faculty with limited leadership experience to acquire knowledge and skills to take on expanded roles in their academic settings.
DalMed Continuing Professional Development
Health-care providers have specific requirements for professional development. Keep your skills sharp – and add new tools to your toolbox – with CPD sessions from DalMed.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA)
EDIA Tools from Doctors Nova Scotia
Doctors Nova Scotia has created several EDIA resources for members, including a toolkit, a safe spaces poster and a guide to de-escalating discrimination and bigotry from patients.
Diversity and leadership capacity of self-assessment form
This tool details four areas of diversity and inclusion leadership capability. It provides a snapshot of your strengths and areas of personal growth.
CMA Community: Physican Health Inclusion
A supportive, peer-managed space for physicians and medical trainees with disabilities or chronic conditions. This is a closed group that champions disability inclusion in medical workplaces. Open to non-CMA members; to take part, log in to “CMA Community” and ask to join.
Canadian Association of Physicians with Disbilities
Social networking and support for Canadian physicians with disabilities.
Diversity Resources from the Department of Health and Wellness
Resources and tools from Nova Scotia’s Department of Health and Wellness, built to support diversity, social inclusion and cultural competence.
Community Resources
211 Nova Scotia
A free and confidential navigation service with information about community and social services in your community or throughout Nova Scotia.
Nova Scotia Mental Health and Addictions
Learn about mental health and addiction supports and services in Nova Scotia. Access the intake line and online tools, browse services and clinics, and find information about mental health and addiction.
Community Mental Health Resource Guide
Guide for Halifax Regional Municipality, including crisis, non-crisis and community-based services (gender and sexual health, addictions, grief, practical support, housing, legal justice, resource centres and support for youth).