title: The Development of a Physician Vitality Program: A Brief Report.
abstract: We describe the development of an innovative program to support physician vitality. We provide the context and process of program delivery which includes a number of experimental support programs. We discuss a model for intervention and methods used to enhance physician resilience, support work-life balance, and change the culture to one that explicitly addresses the physician's biopsychosocial-spiritual needs. Recommendations are given for marriage and family therapists (MFTs) who wish to develop similar support programs for healthcare providers. Video Abstract.
authors.affiliation: Loma Linda University School of Medicine.
authors.forename: Barbara Couden
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Hernandez
authors.affiliation: Loma Linda University School of Medicine.
authors.forename: Tamara L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Thomas
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005196:Family Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008388:Marital Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D010820:Physicians / Q000523:psychology*; D016730:Program Development / Q000379:methods*