Professional Support Program

Am I at risk of burnout?
Fill out this confidential questionnaire to help screen yourself for symptoms of burnout.

Canadian Medical Association Physician Wellness Hub
Provides wellness tools and resources to empower physicians, medical learners, leaders and educators.

Physician Litigation Stress
Resources for physicians who are undergoing a medical malpractice process.

Building the Peer Support Physicians Need
In this podcast, Dr. Caroline Gérin-Lajoie chats with Dr. Jo Shapiro on the value of connecting with colleagues.
Leadership

Section of Physician Leaders
Open to any DNS member. To attend a virtual meeting, sign up to receive the Zoom link. Read “Latest News” for updates.

NSH Leadership Learning Development
Educational resources on topics including change management, systems thinking and conflict competence.

DalMed Emerging Leaders in Academic Medicine
Helps clinical and basic science faculty acquire knowledge and skills to take on expanded roles in their academic settings.

DalMed Continuing Professional Development
Keep your skills sharp and add new tools to your toolbox with CPD sessions from DalMed.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA)

EDIA Tools from Doctors Nova Scotia
Resources include a toolkit, a safe spaces poster and a guide to de-escalating discrimination and bigotry from patients.

Diversity and leadership capacity of self-assessment form
This tool details four areas of diversity and inclusion leadership capability. It provides a snapshot of your strengths.

CMA Community: Physican Health Inclusion
A supportive, peer-managed space for physicians and medical trainees with disabilities or chronic conditions. Log in to “CMA Community” and ask to join.

Canadian Association of Physicians with Disbilities
Social networking and support for Canadian physicians with disabilities.

Diversity Resources from the Department of Health and Wellness
Resources from Nova Scotia’s Department of Health and Wellness to support diversity, social inclusion and cultural competence.
Community Resources

211 Nova Scotia
A free and confidential navigation service with information about community and social services in your community or throughout Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Mental Health and Addictions
Learn about mental health and addiction supports and services in Nova Scotia. Access the intake line and online tools, browse services and clinics, and find information about mental health and addiction.

Community Mental Health Resource Guide
Guide for Halifax Regional Municipality, including crisis, non-crisis and community-based services (gender and sexual health, addictions, grief, practical support, housing, legal justice, resource centres and support for youth).