Faculty Wellness

Wellness and Community Building Programs

The Warren Alpert Medical School's Office of Well-Being is committed to promoting the overall health, joy, and meaning in life for individuals of the Brown community, including faculty. On Thursday, November 21st a Thankful Thursday event will be held at The Warren Alpert Medical School. 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. 

Perks and Benefits of Faculty Appointment

A Brown faculty appointment comes with a number of perks and benefits.  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 partnership with the National Academy of Medicine on the Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being and Resilience.