Well-Being The Department of Medicine established a Well-Being committee in 2022, which meets regularly to address the issues of well-being and burnout among its members. Mission To foster an environment of career fulfillment and well-being in the Montefiore Einstein Department of Medicine. DOM Well-Being Team Shikta Gupta, MD: Assistant Professor, (Geriatrics) Ruchika Jain, MD: Assistant Professor, (Infectious Disease) Pamela Jakubowicz, MD - Assistant Professor, (Dermatology) Sunit Jariwala, MD - Professor, (Allergy & Immunology) Tanya Johns, MD: Associate Professor, (Nephrology) Anand Kumthekar, MD: Associate Professor, (Rheumatology) Parvathi Myer, MD: Associate Professor, (Gastroenterology) Jessica Pacifico, MD: Assistant Professor, (Hospital Medicine) Samuel Rednor, DO - Assistant Professor, (Critical Care) Yogita Rochlani, MD- Assistant Professor, (Cardiology) Clara Tow, MD: Associate Professor, (Hepatology) Beatrice Wong, MD: Assistant Professor, (Endocrinology) Well-Being Resources The DOM well-being committee has sponsored multiple programs over the years that can improve well-being in the department. We hope you will find some of the programs below helpful. Clinical Utilities Conquer EPIC: So Many Clicks, So Little Time: A customized 4-session training program developed for the Montefiore Einstein Department of Medicine, taught by an expert from Epic https://www.einsteinmed.edu/departments/medicine/epic-training-archives/ Want to make your life easier? Try Epic Dragon one Want to try a dictation service that is integrated into Epic and may make your life easier? Ask your divisional administrator to submit an Epic ticket requesting Dragon One access for you. Peer Connection The DOM Well-Being Grant Program: The Department of Medicine launched the well-being grant program in 2023-2024. The program provides financial support to conduct physician well-being related projects. 2023-2024 Awardees: The Book Club - The Einstein-Montefiore Humanities Network – Infectious Diseases. Alexandre Carvalho, M.D., M.P.H. Assistant Professor of Medicine and Priya Nori, M.D. Associate Professor of Medicine Investigating the Impact of Facilitated in-person faculty meetings on well-being – Allergy & Immunology Manish Ramesh, M.B.B.S., Ph.D. Associate Professor of Medicine Allergy & Immunology COMPASS (Colleagues Meeting to Promote and Sustain Satisfaction) GroupsThe Department of Medicine’s COMPASS Groups offer an opportunity to break bread and share experiences with physician colleagues regularly. They have been shown to improve burnout, depressive symptoms, and job satisfaction. Here's what some of the participants enjoyed about heir COMPASS experience: Meeting new people, making friends, having a dedicated social time with physicians outside of work Opportunity to have meaningful conversations with colleagues out of the workplace, build relationships, counsel and support each other, benefit from each other's diverse personal and professional experiences, exchange ideas and relax over a tasty meal If you are interested to join the next COMPASS group, please email: MedicineWell-Being@einsteinmed.edu Social Events The well-being team has organized events based on the results of the social activity survey. The Sunset Jazz concert @ Tarrytown – Summer 2023 Volunteering @ The New York Botanical Garden – Winter 2024 Yankees game social outing – Summer 2023 Guided hike @ The Old Croton Aqueduct- Fall 2024 Recognize your colleagues! Want to appreciate the outstanding work by your colleagues? Consider filling out the DOM Recognition form to recognize the DOM members who go above and beyond! https://einsteinmed.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aYlCBaA2AeWLaV8 Education Well-Being Grand Rounds Supporting Human Flourishing: How to Boost Happiness Through Randomized Controlled Gratitude, Kindness and Social Interaction Interventions - Video Sonja Lyubomirsky, PhD Distinguished Professor of Psychology, University of California, Riverside Financial Literacy Talk How Doctors Can Build Financial Security, Eliminate Debt, and Reduce BurnoutDr. James Dahle (White Coat Investor) Department of Medicine First Aid for Burnout Program (FAB) Provider burnout and stress is commonly experienced by healthcare workers. It can be exacerbated by factors like personal/professional stress, current events, the COVID-19 pandemic etc. Some of the signs of burnout and stress include exhaustion, depersonalization, lack of efficacy, feeling under appreciated and compassion fatigue. Department of Medicine providers who are experiencing burnout symptoms may access individual support through the First-Aid for Burnout (FAB) program with DOM clinical psychologist Stephanie Leung, Ph.D. Dr.Leung will offer recommendations, resources, and facilitate referrals if needed. All contact with the First-Aid for Burnout program will be strictly confidential. Those who are interested should email fab@einsteinmed.org. This is a private email account that is accessed only by Dr. Leung. Additional Resources for Montefiore-Einstein Associates https://einsteinmed.edu/docs/intranet/e-blasts/montefiore-einstein-mental-health-and-wellbeing-resources-flyer-2023.pdf A) Virtual Urgent Care for Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Behavioral Health Virtual Urgent Care is for patients 18+ who currently need treatment for non-emergencies. You may access this service on- demand directly via MyChart, five days per week during designated hours. B) Outpatient Mental Health Resources Montefiore Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Faculty Practice For a clinical screening and/or appointment, please email mepa@montefiore.org or call 718.920.4814. To review a list of Montefiore Einstein Department of Psychiatry Faculty Practice Providers, please visit https://psychiatryassociates.montefiore.org/ A confidential and anonymous resource for people seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the United States and its territories. This link includes access to a 24/7 help line for free and confidential support for people in distress. https://findtreatment.gov/ National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline https://www.nami.org/help Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), text "Helpline" to 62640 or email at helpline@nami.org C) Montefiore To Your Health Montefiore’s To Your Health! Associate Wellness initiative aims to promote a worksite culture that supports the physical and mental well-being of our associates, understanding that in caring for others, we also need to care for ourselves. https://www.montefiore.org/to-your-health D) Spaces for Prayer or Reflection https://www.montefiore.org/spiritual-care E) Caregiver Support Centers (CSCs) CSCs offer associates (in addition to friends and families of patients) a private, safe, soothing, and confidential environment to reflect, talk, and discuss additional supportive services. Arthur D. Emil Caregiver Support Center (Moses Campus) (Enter the hospital at the East Gun Hill Road entrance and the CSC is on the first floor across from the cafeteria.) For more information contact Lynette Olmo, Program Assistant at 718.920.8080. Caregiver Support Center (Einstein Campus) (The center is located on the 4th floor of Weiler Hospital, adjacent to the CICU waiting room. For more information, contact Lourdes Cruz Mendez, Administrative Assistant at 718.904.3599. Phone Apps Free Yoga Nidra - Relaxation Lite – Stress management toll. Free. Insight Timer – Meditation app guided meditations. Free Plum Village – Guided meditations, deep relaxations and other practices. Free. Paid Waking Up – Daily guided meditation. Free 7 day trial. In-app purchases. – Guided mediation. Free 7 day trial. In-app purchases. Calm is a family-friendly benefit that can be used by anyone in your family. It also caters to parents and those navigating pregnancy. For those with children, Calm for Kids is a wonderful resource to support their growth. Headspace – Unlock self-care ideas. Free 14 day trial. In-app purchases. MedicineWell-Being@einsteinmed.edu