The ACOG National Well-Being Program: Promoting Physician Well-Being, Advancing Clinical Excellence, and Sustaining a
AnnaMarie Connolly1, Ty Fraga, Stella Dantas
1American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, Washington, DC; Apex, North Carolina; and Northwest Permanente, Portland, Oregon.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
|March 19, 2026
Summary
Physician well-being, crucial for patient safety, is addressed by the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) National Well-Being Program. This initiative combats burnout through a multi-domain approach, enhancing care quality and workforce sustainability.
Area of Science:
- Medical professional well-being
- Physician burnout
- Healthcare quality
Background:
- Physician well-being is multidimensional, impacting patient safety and care quality.
- Burnout, prevalent in physicians due to workplace stress and cultural norms, erodes resilience.
- Obstetrics and gynecology face unique pressures, necessitating targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) National Well-Being Program.
- To outline the program's framework, grounded in the Stanford Model and ACOG Well-Being Wheel.
- To detail the evidence-informed strategy for program development and implementation.
Main Methods:
- Cataloging existing resources for physician well-being.
- Conducting gap analyses to identify areas for improvement.
- Piloting targeted interventions across six key domains.
Main Results:
- Foundational initiatives include the ACOG Well-Being website and peer-support program.
- The program addresses personal wellness, workplace belonging, peer support, practice efficiency, social engagement, and arts engagement.
- Future phases will focus on scaling, measuring impact, and linking well-being to outcomes.
Conclusions:
- The ACOG National Well-Being Program offers a structured, evidence-informed approach to enhance physician well-being.
- Addressing physician burnout is essential for improving patient safety and care quality.
- The program aims to foster workforce sustainability by prioritizing clinician health and professional fulfillment.
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