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Psychological Fitness Foundations, Part 8 - Competence competence mental fitness psychological fitness shared responsibility

This week, we conclude our series of the three foundational ingredients that support physicians’ psychological health. We cam...

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Psychological Fitness Foundations, Part 6 - Autonomy in Training autonomy fellows psychological fitness residency programs residents support trainees

We are finally in the last chapter of autonomy as one of three key underpinnings of psychological fitness for physicians – au...

Psychological Fitness Foundations, SDT Part 4 - Autonomy of Tasks/Techniques autonomy psychological fitness tasks

We continue to explore the foundational needs for psychological fitness – autonomy, connectedness, and competence. Autonomy h...

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Psychological Fitness Foundations, SDT Part 3 - Autonomy of Time autonomy psychological fitness psychological health thoughts time

We are in a series exploring the three foundational needs for physicians to optimize their psychological fitness – autonomy, ...

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