Continuing Professional Development & Medical Education

Faculty of Medicine

Faculty Wellness

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Professional Development Seminar Series
Wellness and Leadership

The Faculty Wellness team welcome and invite you to our professional development series. These sessions have been designed to begin to address the seven drivers of burnout as discussed in the literature including: workload and job demands, efficiency and resources, meaning in work, culture and values, control and flexibility, social support and community at work, and work-life integration. These sessions will focus on personal promotion and leadership skill development and will develop your ability and inspiration to reach for the next level or to lead with confidence from where you are now.

Disclaimer:

The faculty wellness office does not offer crisis counselling or emergency services. If you are experiencing a crisis, please contact 911, your local crisis team, or professional support services.

Additional resources may be available through:

Doctors NS Physician Wellness Program

NB Medical Society for Physicians

Medical Society of PEI

CMA Physician Health and Wellness

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) for Dalhousie Employees

Please use the 'contact us' tab for our contact information if you would like to get involved in any the Faculty of Medicine wellness activities.

Dr Katrina Hurley, Assistant Dean

Dr. Katrina Hurley

Dr. Katrina Hurley has practiced Emergency Medicine for over 15 years and is the former Chief of the IWK Emergency Department. Her concern for burnout among health professionals and its impact on creativity and transformation led Katrina to become a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach. She is currently the Assistant Dean, Faculty Wellness.

Dr Roberta Preston, Program Manager

RPreston

Dr. Roberta Preston is the Program Manager for the Faculty Wellness Office. Roberta has a long-standing interest in professional and personal wellbeing which includes a background as an executive coach and a facilitator in team and leadership development. Her education doctorate used a realist evaluation to study the impact of peer coaching on faculty development.