Presenters:
Samiksha Prasad, Chastity O’Mally (Wright State University), and Lisa Greene (University of Florida)
Wellness among medical educators is vital to sustaining effective healthcare education. Increasing workloads, shifting curricula, and limited institutional support contribute to high stress and burnout, with women faculty often disproportionately affected. In a preliminary survey across three academic institutions, the University of Florida, Nova Southeastern University, and Wright State University, showed that 78% of faculty reported perceived high stress, and many expressed interest in targeted wellness resources.
Prior research demonstrates the value of structured interventions such as peer support, mindfulness, and faculty development programs in fostering resilience, emotional regulation, and job satisfaction. To address identified needs, we propose small, faculty-led wellness groups at participating institutions. Guided by trained facilitators, these groups will emphasize evidence-based practices, including mindfulness and stress management, to promote balance and adaptability.
Impact will be measured using standardized tools such as the Maslach Burnout Inventory and Stanford Physician Wellness Survey. The project’s objectives are to develop adaptable wellness curricula, establish support networks, provide mentorship in resilience-building, and assess outcomes. This initiative aims to reduce burnout, strengthen faculty vitality, and serve as a scalable model for academic medicine.
