Wellness Program
Overview
As part of the Department of Surgery’s Wellness Program, we aim to improve the physical and mental health of our surgeons, reduce administrative burden, foster community and connection, and provide coaching opportunities. We achieve this through sustainable initiatives that serve to increase resilience, career satisfaction, joy in medicine and, overall, reduce the risk of burn-out.
Offerings
As part of our Wellness Program, we offer the following services:
- 1:1 coaching: executive, leadership, organizational, and lifestyle
- Group coaching for sections and divisions
- Lectures and workshops from leading experts in psychological safely, organizational methods, and communication
- Resident and staff group events, e.g., run/walk events, book clubs, sports, and outdoor activities
- Support with accessing the Restore with Lifestyle Medicine Program offered by the Mass General Physicians Organization
- Wellness videos based on lifestyle medicine which reviewed tips and strategies for healthy living for busy surgeons
Our Team
Leadership
Beth Frates, MD
Director, Wellness and Lifestyle Medicine
Antonia (Apple) Stephen, MD
Surgical Director, Wellness
Erika Rangel, MD, MS, FACS
Associate Program Director, Resident Wellness
Members
- Christy Cauley, MD
- Cornelia Griggs, MD
- Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD
- Jahan Mohebali, MD, MPH
- Motaz Qadan, MD, PhD
- Michelle Specht, MD
- Ellie Tomczyk, MD
- Cameron Wright, MD
Wellness Resources for Surgeons
“Paving the Path to Wellness” Videos
Below is a list of “Paving the Path to Wellness” videos created by the Beth Frates, MD, director of Wellness and Lifestyle Medicine at the Mass General Department of Surgery.
Click on each topic to watch the video:
Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Additional Resources at Mass General
Become Involved
Learn more about how to become involved in the Department of Surgery’s Wellness Program.