Banding Together for COVID

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Banding Together for COVID and Post-COVID

Edwin Kim, MD Medical Director Physicians’ Health Program

Before the global pandemic, physicians and trainees were facing the ongoing epidemic of burnout. In a post-COVID era, we are anticipating an exacerbation of medical workers’ well-being with the introduction of traumatic stress, anxiety, and depression.

We would like to invite a group of experts in the realm of PTSD, physician burnout, and peer review to participate in a joint effort with the Pennsylvania Physician Health Program to produce postCOVID education and potential referral path to treatment. The goal is to connect Pennsylvania physicians and trainees to a well-qualified network of psychiatrists and mental health clinicians that can provide trauma-informed care to individuals impacted directly and indirectly by COVID-19.

This service will supplement ongoing efforts by larger institutions (EAPs, wellness committees/offices, Human Resources) by addressing a significant potential obstacle to seeking care, particularly privacy. This also addresses access to care issues by connecting physicians in areas with less formalized support systems to a state-wide network. If you are interested in participating in this Post-COVID Task Force, please contact PaPS Staff by July 17, 2020.