Having a conceptual model for Physician Wellness is important to illustrate and
communicate the organization’s overarching vision, as well as to focus strategies for addressing wellbeing. There are many models used successfully in various organizations, and after discussion, the Physician Wellness Advisory Committee agreed to adopt the Stanford Model of Professional FulfillmentTM as it best reflects our vision for wellness.
The Stanford Model of Professional FulfillmentTM is a framework illustrating how wellbeing and professional fulfillment is driven not only by individual Personal Resilience but also through an organization's dedication to fostering a Culture of Wellness and Efficiency of Practice.
It emphasizes the shared responsibility by representing those of the organization in red (provision of a culture of wellness and ensuring efficiency of practice), and the individual’s in blue (personal resilience). The arrows represent the interdependence, or the reciprocity, as strength in one area will improve the other areas as well, yet all three domains are important to achieve wellness. It also outlines the key success factors within each dimension. Using this framework, our Committee can work on identifying and addressing factors and work processes within each dimension that are affecting the wellness of physicians.
Read more about this framework and the key success factors on our website.