Physician Resources
Executive Coaching
American Medical Association's STEPS Forward program
This useful resource can be found at https://edhub.ama-assn.org/steps-forward. It has award-winning online toolkits from the AMA to help physicians make changes to their workflow environments that reduce stress and improve job satisfaction.
California Medical Association's 24-Hour Confidential Assistance Line
Physicians wanting urgent, confidential assistance may call (213)383-2691 to be connected to a physician with experience in helping physicians who are experiencing any kind of stress and would like to talk with an empathetic fellow physician.
Learn more at https://www.cmadocs.org/confidential-line.
Central Coast Medical Association's Confidential Counseling Program
The CCMA offers its active members up to 4 free and confidential virtual counseling sessions with vetted psychologists and life coaches. To access these services, first verify your membership: https://www.ccmahealth.org/for-patients/find-a-physician.aspx. Then, schedule an appointment with a counselor from this list: https://tinyurl.com/CCMAWellness.
Be sure to indicate that you are a CCMA member.
Child Care
Juggling a demanding medical career with the joys of parenthood can be a challenge. Care.com (https://www.care.com) is a trusted resource for finding qualified and reliable caregivers. They provide nannies for full-time or part-time care, as well as babysitters for date nights, meetings, or backup child care.