General Resources

• AHS Physician Wellness during COVID-19 ZOOM ROOM
  • On hold through summer 2021
• AHS Workplace Health & Safety Resilience and Wellness Mental Health Resource Guide (AHS credentials required)
• Let’s Talk Physician Suicide – a podcast with guest Dr. Michael F. Myers hosted by Dr. Debrah Wirtzfeld, and Dr. Jane Lemaire
• After a suicide: Supporting clinicians after the loss of a colleague (toolkit) – developed by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, for medical programs and residency/fellowship programs.
• Infographic to support men at risk of suicide
• Toolkit to support men at risk of suicide
• How to stay safe and be respectful (AHS credentials required)
• Wellness article – How to recognize and deal with anxiety
• WellDoc Alberta
• Questions or comments? MDwellness@ahs.ca

Provincial Resources

• Alberta Medical Association Physician and Family Support Program (PFSP) – Confidential help with personal and professional issues.  24/7 support line 1-877-SOS-4MDS.
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Physician advisors available to help members navigate and cope with the stress of daily practice and medical-legal issues. Call 1-800-267-6522.
• Canadian Mental Health Association - Edmonton Region – Confidential intervention, support and resources to people who are in distress, as well as their family, friends, and caregivers. 24/7 support line 780-482-4357.
• Distress Centre Calgary – 24/7 confidential counselling to Calgary and Southern Alberta at 403-266-HELP.
• Not from Alberta? Additional physician health programs is available through the Canadian Medical Association's website

University of Alberta

• Office of Advocacy & Wellbeing – Looks after issues pertaining to learner and staff health, wellbeing and advocacy. To book an appointment, call 780-492-3092.
• Staff Assistance Program (EFAP) – The EFAP is a service designed to support individuals in dealing with personal, family or work related issues. 24/7 support available at 780-428-7587.

University of Calgary

• Office of Professionalism, Equity, and Diversity (OPED)  – Works collaboratively to advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and professionalism. For general inquiries, call 403-210-6424.
• Homewood Health Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) – Confidential service for U of C employees and their dependents at no cost, to help manage work and personal life. Call 1-800-663-1142, 24/7 to book appointments, or access immediate help.
• Staff Wellness Centre
• Cumming School of Medicine Office of Faculty Development

The COVID-19 Physician Wellness podcast is an ongoing opportunity to provide updates and information to physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic:

April 2, 2020 – Episode 1

• Part one - Dr. Debrah Wirtzfeld, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Physician Health, Diversity & Wellness and Dr. Curtis Johnston, Edmonton Zone Deputy Medical Director discuss seven steps of resilience.
• Part two - focuses on the impact social isolation and social media have on wellness.

April 11, 2020 – Episode 2

• In this second episode, Dr. Debrah Wirtzfeld, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Physician Health, Diversity & Wellness at Alberta Health Services, Jodi Ploquin, Senior Consultant with AHS Provincial Medical Affairs, and Dr. Jennine Wismark, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Physician Wellness & Development for Covenant Health, discuss a main theme that has emerged in their Zoom Room for Physician Wellness; What does support looks like for frontline HC providers during COVID-19?

If you are interested in a Medical Leadership position in AHS, view our current opportunities, or contact your Zone Medical Director.

Resources for current Medical Leaders

• Under development.  Questions or comments? ProvMAProfDevelop@ahs.ca

Provincial Learning Opportunities

• Learning Resource Navigator (LeaRN) – An interactive online application that allows users to search for courses and resources on a variety of leadership topics internal and external to AHS.
• Physician Leadership Institute (PLI) Courses – Offered by the CMA, these courses are designed to help you become a more effective medical leader.
• Continuing Medical Education – University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine offers a number of learning opportunities in a variety of course formats.
• Lifelong Learning – University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry offers medical and professional development opportunities.
• MyLearningLink – AHS’ web-based portal for a variety of learning opportunities for employees and medical staff. Many courses are self-directed and available online at any time. For help with your AHS username/password, contact medicalstaff.mllaccess@ahs.ca

• Female Medical Leaders in Alberta Health Services Report

Diversity and Inclusion

• You Belong Here – An overview of our mission to build a workplace as diverse as the people we serve.
• LBGTQ2S+ - Tools for members of the LBGTQ2S+ community, as well as tools for practitioners and allies.
• Indigenous Health - Tools for members of the Indigenous community, as well as tools for practitioners and allies.
• Diverse Populations – A look into the impacts on health that varying identity factors may have and the strategies and frameworks implemented at AHS.

Respectful Workplaces

• Behavior continuum poster - Outlines appropriate workplace behaviour along a continuum.
• Harassment and Violence Prevention Policy – Our policy outlining the expectations we place on employees of AHS to ensure we maintain a workplace where everyone is supported in their physical, psychological, and social well-being.

University of Calgary

• Office of Equity and Professionalism