• Physician Wellness

    Physician Health First®

    Keeping you well is our commitment. Inspired by the way you work every day, we’re taking a holistic approach to protecting the whole you: working to eliminate the factors that steal your joy and providing you the help and experiences you need right now to thrive.

    How AAFP Is Changing the System to Fight Burnout

    Rampant burnout stems from a broken system that has long prioritized sick care over health care, deepened racial disparities, and left physicians feeling buried. On all fronts, we're advocating for a future that puts you and your patients first.

    Help Is Here: Well-being Support and Experiences

    Career and Wellness Resources

    Physician Well-being

    Find articles, CME, and tools that can help you navigate major areas that affect your well-being.

    Coaching Videos

    Get on-demand advice with a library of coaching videos featuring experts like family physician Dike Drummond, MD.

    Negotiate Your Best Job

    Contracting resources can help you spot red flags and negotiate for the perks and duties that align with your wellness.

    Attend a Conference

    Balance. Harmony. Joy in practice.

    2025 AAFP Physician Health and Well-being Conference
    March 24—26, 2025 (March 23—Pre-conference)
    Hilton Head Island, SC

     See details about the conference.  

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    Leadership Training for Students, Residents, and New Physicians

    You Are Not Alone: Member Stories

    Your physician well-being journey begins the day you start medical school, and the lessons you learn there will shape the trajectory of your entire career. Hear from colleagues who’ve shared the same experiences.

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    “No amount of success in school or a profession is worth your life.”
     


    Lalita Abhyankar, MD, MHS

    “Acknowledge your grief, talk about it, and remove the burden of compartmentalizing."


    “I was pushing myself to the point of burnout. You think it’s something you’re not doing right." 


    “Just the process of asking for help was pivotal for me."