Faculty Wellness

Wellness and Community Building Programs

A variety of professional development offerings designed to facilitate wellness and community building, such as book clubs and movie nights, are offered by the Office of Women in Medicine and Science. Nutrition consultations and a variety of wellness workshops are available free of charge to faculty paid through Brown University. Support and resources for all faculty experiencing health issues are provided by the Rhode Island Medical Society's Physician Health Program. The American Medical Association has a “STEPS Forward” module on prevention of burnout.

Providers and Services

While we do not endorse particular companies or products, one resource for individuals seeking a mental health provider is Zencare.  There are also a variety of meditation resources and apps available that can contribute to faculty wellness including Headspace.

Mindfulness Resources

Classes, retreats and consultations are available from the Brown University Mindfulness Center. Sessions specific to the healthcare setting can be designed upon request.

Perks and Benefits of Faculty Appointment

A Brown faculty appointment comes with a number of perks and benefits.  Bear Bargains is a discount program for all members of the Brown community. A Brown ID Card allows students, faculty, and staff access to a variety of discounts and services in the Providence area and beyond. In partnership with Working Advantage, Brown community members may also access national discounts for travel, concerts, sporting events, tours, and more! To register for Working Advantage, follow these instructions. This video highlights the perks and benefits that come with your Brown faculty appointment.

Financial Wellness & Literacy

Information on financial wellness and literacy is presented in an engaging "Money Minutes" podcast from the Brown Emergency Medicine Department.  Specifically created for physicians, the podcast discusses everything from investment strategies and debt management, to physicians and the "gig economy."

Resources from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)

A variety of initiatives and opportunities regarding faculty wellness are sponsored by the AAMC including their Statement on Commitment to Clinician Well-Being and Resilience, their Well-being in Academic Medicine initiative, and their partnership with the National Academy of Medicine on the Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being and Resilience.