November 10, 2022 – The Dade County Medical Association (DCMA) in conjunction with the Dade County Medical Foundation (DCMF) are committed to improving physicians’ well-being. In pursuit of that mission, they have launched the LifeBridge: DCMA Physician Wellness Program. This program is designed to provide coaching for physicians who are experiencing early signs of burnout.
The LifeBridge: DCMA Physician Wellness Program is a service available for all active members of the DCMA to be accessed confidentially. Our answering service is standing by to connect DCMA members with one of our participating councilors. The Foundation provides four free sessions to those DCMA Members that want to take advantage of the program. This program is mindful of privacy and confidentiality and is available 24/7.
LifeBridge was designed in conjunction with the Florida Board of Medicine to be a pre-clinical program that enables physicians to access coaching when the very early stages of burnout materialize in a manner that will not jeopardize their licensure.
Rafael J. Fernández, MD, President of the DCMA stated, “As a physician, I recognize the responsibilities, anxiety, and stressful moments a doctor can face daily, in emergency rooms, hospitals, and in their medical practice. In addition, the stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic pressures facing physicians are factors that push us to our limits. With that in mind, the DCMA is committed to improving physicians’ well-being in a confidential way. I hope this program contributes to a better quality of life for all of us because while it is always rewarding to take care of others, it’s critically important to take care of ourselves.”
“We would like to thank New York Life for this Community Impact Grant and the Dade County Medical Foundation for their support which has made this program possible. commented Angel Bosch, Managing Director of the DCMA.
Physicians wanting to access the DCMA Physician Wellness Program can utilize the following toll-free number (888) 948-9555.
For urgent needs and emergencies, please dial 911 or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-8255.
Additional benefits of the LifeBridge program include:
- Appointments within 24-48 hours of request, including before or after office hours.
- Immediate emergency appointments available.
- No insurance is billed.
- Privacy and confidentiality adherence through our dedicated certified counselors.
- FREE to DCMA members – 4 sessions per member/year.
- No information disclosed to others without the physician’s written consent.
About the DCMA
The DCMA is the organization of choice for physicians who advocate for patients and the quality and sustainability of the practice of medicine. Its mission is to support its members in all aspects of the practice of medicine; to serve physicians and their patients by establishing and promoting ethical, educational, and clinical standards for the medical profession, and to advocate the highest principle of all, the integrity of the patient/physician relationship.
