Wellness in Emergency Medicine
Impact
Our Approach
A comprehensive, system-level approach
What distinguishes the Department of Emergency Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine is not just the breadth of wellness initiatives, but how wellness is embedded into departmental identity, mission and operations.
Culture and Community
Peer support, team culture and belonging.
Workforce
Design
Scheduling, protected time and sustainability.
Growth and Development
Mentorship, career development and support.
Research and Innovation
National leadership and wellness scholarship.
Signature programs
What sets us apart
STAR Program
Support, Tracking and Referral
A wellness strategy using peer support, dashboards and referral resources for residents and trainees.
Litigation Support
Litigation Peer Support Program
A structured peer support program for physicians navigating the psychological weight of medical malpractice litigation.
Scholarship
Our published work
Explore peer-reviewed journal articles, abstracts, presentations, grants and web-based scholarship from the Department of Emergency Medicine wellness ecosystem.
I don’t see wellness as an initiative,
I see it as the foundation of our department.
Paul Musey, MD