FSPHP Insights 

September 6, 2024

Submit Your Recommendations for the 2025 Research Roundup Session

The FSPHP Research Committee is excited to once again present a compilation of research papers, opinions, book chapters, and more from the past two years at the FSPHP 2025 Conference & Annual Membership Meeting in Seattle, WA next April. We invite your contributions!

If you've come across any research articles relevant to the health of medical or healthcare professionals—especially those addressing timely and important topics in our field—please send the article link or PDF to [email protected].

For examples, visit the FSPHP Research about PHPs and Health Professionals webpage.

Two Weeks Left to Submit Your 2025 Presentation Proposals!

Don't miss your chance to share your expertise and insights at the FSPHP 2025 Conference & Annual Membership Meeting! We’re looking for innovative, engaging presentation proposals that will inspire discussions, highlight best practices, and contribute to the future of physician health.

This is your opportunity to showcase your work, collaborate with fellow professionals, and elevate important conversations within the PHP community. Submit your proposal today and help shape the program for this exciting event.

September 23, 2024 - Oral Presentation Submissions Due. 

December 15, 2024 - Poster Presentation Submissions Due.

Call for Presentations Information & Submission Form

Dr. Molly Rossignol Appointed as FSPHP Northeast Regional Director

FSPHP is excited to announce that Dr. Molly Rossignol, Medical Director of the New Hampshire Professionals Health Program, has graciously accepted the position of Northeast Regional Director.  This role became available following Medical Director of the Pennsylvania Physician Health Program Dr. Edwin Kim's election as FSPHP President-Elect, leaving the Northeast Region Director position open.  Dr. Rossignol will now serve as Northeast Regional Director for the remainder of the 2024–2025 term*. 

As one of her first initiatives, Dr. Rossignol will co-lead the October 25th Northeast Region Member Meeting along with Northeast Regional Director Dr. Mark Albanese, Medical Director of Physicians Health Services - Massachusetts Medical Society.

Learn more about Dr. Rossignol here.

*FSPHP is comprised of four regions, each with two directors serving two-year terms. See the full FSPHP Board of Directors here.

See FSPHP's Recommendations for How LifeBridge Wellbeing Programs Should Engage & Collaborate with PHPs

The LifeBridge Physician Wellness Program Took Kit Second Edition includes FSPHP recommendations for guidance on how LifeBridge Wellbeing Programs can effectively engage and collaborate with PHPs. 

This document can be a valuable resource when discussing collaboration with PWPs in your state.

Please refer to page 99 for "Physician Wellness Programs and Physician Health Programs - A Powerful Partnership" authored by Chris Bundy, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Officer, FSPHP & Executive Medical Director, Washington Physician Health Program.

Access the Tool Kit

The 2024 Rally-by-Region Has Begun!

Please join FSPHP and the Funding Development Committee for the 4th annual Rally-by-Region! 

Help us raise $14,000 ($3,500 per region) in donations through December 31, 2024! 

Your donation will help FSPHP continue to:

  • Elevate best practices for the health of the profession with the development of performance reviews for PHPs and accreditation for treatment programs.
  • Carry on research to reveal how participation in Physician and Health Professional Programs (PHP) improves well-being and reduces malpractice risk.
  • Raise awareness of health professionals’ access to available PHP services.

Visit the Rally-by-Region 2024 page for updates and to see your region's progress.

CLICK HERE TO DONATE!

 

COMING UP! 

Public Policy Committee Meeting
September 17 at 3pm EDT 

Task Force to Support Safe Haven
September 20 at 12:30pm EDT

Funding Development Committee
September 25 at 1:00pm EDT 

Research Committee Meeting
September 25 at 4:00pm EDT 

Visit the FSPHP Calendar for a full list of upcoming meetings and events!

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Best way to contact us is by email:
[email protected] Linda Bresnahan, MS, FSPHP Executive Director
[email protected] Sandra Savage, Membership Services Manager