The National Capital Physicians Foundation & PRN (Physicians’ Resource Network)... dedicated to PHYSICIAN health!
The National Capital Physicians Foundation is a 501(c)3 educational and charitable foundation initiated by Montgomery County (Maryland) Medical Society.
The organization’s first initiative is dedicated to physician health and well-being.
HEALTHY PHYSICIANS = HEALTHY COMMUNITIES.
In a 2014 study conducted by Mayo Clinic & the AMA, 54.4% of physician respondents indicated they were exhibiting at least one symptom of burnout. In MCMS’s 2016 Physician Practice Survey, 53.7% of physician respondents indicated they are experiencing moderate to high levels of burnout. 70 physicians indicated they would use a confidential, no cost physician counseling service if offered.
As a result, initial efforts of the National Capital Physicians Foundation are focused on development of PRN, the Physicians’ Resources Network, which has initiated a Physician Well-being Program, which includes confidential counseling. This service is now available to all physician members of MCMS, and to all other physicians who are practicing in Montgomery County. We anticipate broadening the availability of counseling services to additional physicians as funding is received.
The mission of PRN is to provide high quality counseling, coaching, education and resources that support physician well-being, resilience and growth.
PROGRAM ELEMENTS
Three (3) counseling appointments arranged within 24-36 hours of request, including before or after office hours
Open to practicing physicians in Montgomery County at no cost. If a physician wishes to continue counseling, he/she will be responsible for paying for the additional appointments.
Confidential counseling provided by LCSW-Cs and psychologists with program oversight by psychiatrist-medical director
No insurance is filed; no electronic records created
Counseling provided in therapists’ private residence-based practice
This guide explains details of the PRN Physician Counseling Program »
For more information about the Physicians’ Resource Network or the Physicians Well-being Counseling program, call 301.921.4300, ext. 300.
To make a donation to support the Physicians’ Resource Network, click here »
STRESSED?
We can help.
Request an Appointment »
Or, you may send an email to PRN@dedicatedtohealth.org with ALL of the following information:
Confidential phone & email, and preferred means of communication
Preferred day(s) of the week for an appointment:
Monday-FridayPreferred time(s) of day for an appointment including:
early morning, mid-day, and/or early evening
(If all information above is not submitted, PRN may not be able to respond to your request.)
For more information about the Physicians’ Resource Network or the Physicians Well-being Counseling program, call 301.921.4300, ext. 300.
