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Postgraduate Medical Education

Key Wellness Resources

Do you have concerns regarding yours or someone’s well-being? Have you noticed a learner experiencing clinical or academic difficulty? Have you or someone you know experienced mistreatment or harassment? Are you unsure what learner supports are available?

Please review the attached chart, listing plenty of information on mental health resources.

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Academic Difficulty

  • Support and Resources for trainees who experience academic difficulty in residency
  • Resources for trainees who have been unsuccessful in completing MCCQE1
Academic Difficulty: Learn More

Fatigue Risk Management and McMaster Taxi Program

  • A collection of resources to help mitigate fatigue.
Fatigue Risk Management and McMaster Taxi Program: Learn More

Health and Mental Health Services

  • Physical and Mental Health Contact lists
  • Resources to promote wellness in residency
Health and Mental Health Services: Learn More
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Learner Mistreatment

  • Office of Learning Environment & Mistreatment
  • Reporting process for trainees who have experienced or witnessed mistreatment
  • Supports and contacts
Learner Mistreatment: Learn More
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Supports and Resources for Well-being in Training

  • Explore the comprehensive list of resources to encourage self-care and preservation throughout residency
Supports and Resources for Well-being in Training: Learn More

Trainees with Dis/abilities

  • Resources and supports for trainees with a disability
Trainees with Dis/abilities: Learn More

Professional Organizations

  • Professional Association of Residents of Ontario (PARO) is the official representative voice for Ontario’s doctors in training, with the mandate of advocating on behalf of its members and optimizing the training and working experience of trainees. 24/7 confidential helpline: 1-866-HELP-DOC (1-866-435-7362) for emergency or urgent matters, as well as for referral to resources on a variety of issues. Resource to note:
  • OMA Physician Health Program (OMA-PHP) provides confidential advice, preliminary assessment, intervention coordination, and referral for counselling and clinical services to trainees and their family members. They will assist with issues such as stress, burnout, marital and family issues, substance abuse or dependency, conduct or behavioural problems, sexual boundary issues, gambling, and mental health. Confidential helpline (M-F 8:45am-5:00pm): 1-800-851-6606. Resource to note: