The Path To Physician Wellness: Breaking the Burnout Cycle


There is a continued need to educate physicians about tools and resources to help fight against burnout. In this lecture, Dr. Balentine is joined by a panel to discuss a bundled approach to create a balanced lifestyle, become more mindful, and ultimately avoid burnout.The  goal of this lecture is to have physicians reevaluated their lifestyles and learn how they can contribute to a more fulfilling professional life. 

Learning objectives:

  1. How to use wellness tools to avoid burnout.
  2. How to use communication with patients, friends, and family to assure a more rewarding practice environment.
  3. The use of mindfulness and counseling as a tool to fee better and be healthier. 

Disclosures: There are no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this program or presentation.

The New York State Osteopathic Medical Society (NYSOMS) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic medical education to physicians. NYSOMS designates this program for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 1-A CME credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity. 

All grievances may be directed to NYSOMS Executive Director at nysoms@nysoms.org. All grievances will receive an initial response within 30 days of receipt.  If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.