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  • Physician burnout is prevalent, driven by long work hours, documentation burdens, and resource limitations.
  • Emotional stressors like adverse events, medical errors, and litigation exacerbate physician distress.
  • Healthcare institutions must prioritize programs supporting physician well-being and resilience, especially during vulnerable periods.

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  • To describe the origin, structure, and function of a redesigned one-on-one peer support program.
  • To advocate for institutional investment in physician well-being initiatives.
  • To promote a cultural shift towards shared responsibility for clinician well-being and patient safety.

Main Methods:

  • Redesign of a peer support program at Brigham and Women's Hospital in 2009.
  • Implementation of a one-on-one peer support model.
  • Detailed description of key components within peer support conversations.

Main Results:

  • The redesigned peer support program has served as a model for over 25 national and international initiatives.
  • The program provides structured support during and after emotionally taxing events for clinicians.
  • Key conversational elements ensure effective peer support delivery.

Conclusions:

  • Peer support programs are vital for addressing physician burnout and emotional distress.
  • Establishing such programs moves healthcare culture away from isolation towards shared responsibility.
  • Investing in clinician well-being is essential for patient safety and a healthy medical culture.