The Wayne State University School of Medicine Office of Faculty Affairs and Professional Development welcomes all members of our community to join us for a special interactive discussion:

Working Happy: How to survive burnout and find your work/life synergy

In this talk, we will explore the phenomenon of burnout and discuss practical strategies for not only surviving but thriving in today’s demanding healthcare environment. Burnout affects individuals across various professions, leading to feelings of exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced effectiveness in both personal and professional life. Drawing from research in psychology, neuroscience, and organizational behavior, we will delve into the factors contributing to burnout and examine how work-life synergy can play a crucial role in mitigating its effects.

Learning Objectives

Understanding the signs and symptoms of burnout
Recognizing the impact of work-related stress on physical and mental well-being
Cultivating self-care practices to address burnout
Fostering supportive workplace cultures that prioritize employee well-being

When: Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Time: 12 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location: ZOOM

Moderators:

Basim Dubaybo, M.D.
Vice Dean of Faculty Affairs

Teena Chopra, M.D., M.P.H.
Assistant Dean of Faculty Development and Coaching, Clinical Professor and Director of Epidemiology and Antibiotic Stewardship

Guest Speaker:

Roger Kapoor, MD MBA FAAD

Roger Kapoor is the Senior Vice President of Beloit Health System, a non-profit healthcare corporation serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. He completed his Doctorate of Medicine (MD) degree from The George Washington University, DC, his internal medicine training at Stanford University, CA and his dermatology training at Harvard Medical School, MA. Dr. Kapoor completed his Masters of Business Administration (MBA) at Oxford University, England. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed scientific articles published in professional journals including The New England Journal of Medicine. Most recently, Dr. Kapoor was named Wisconsin’s Young Physician Leader of the Year by the Wisconsin Medical Society, one of the Top 25 Emerging Leaders in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare and a Rising Star in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review.

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Speakers: Have no commercial/financial relationships

Planning Committee Members: Basim Dubaybo, M.D. (Activity Director), Teena Chopra, M.D., Lauren Hamel, M.D., Claire Pearson, M.D., Kate Laimbeer and Kailah Weatherspoon have no commercial/financial relationships.

Target Audience: Wayne State University School of Medicine faculty, staff, medical students, fellow and residents

The Wayne State University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Wayne State University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit (s) TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest: This program is not related to specific diseases or conditions but rather deal exclusively with medical education. Therefore, there are no potential conflicts of interest with ineligible companies as defined by ACCME and there is no need to identify, disclose or mitigate commercial conflicts of interest.