Physician Fulfillment Program Introduced to Combat Stress and Burnout
Grapevine Discovery, Inc. 11101 E Bajada Drive Scottsdale, Arizona 85262
For Immediate Release November 20, 2006
Contact: Fred Corbus (480) 585-4694 / 800-890-3141
In spite of individual successes, today's overworked physicians face the challenges of burnout and its effects on the quality of their patient care. Many struggle to find meaning in their jobs and have trouble defining career and personal goals. To counteract physician burnout, Grapevine Discovery launched its physician fulfillment program, which has helped physicians from around the country bring fulfillment and balance into their lives. In spite of achieving career and financial success, today's physicians are stressed and overworked, often losing sight of their career goals and personal ambitions. The resulting frustration, anger, restlessness, and exhaustion are known as physician burnout and adversely affect the quality and costs of patient care. To counteract this widespread problem, Grapevine Discovery, Inc. developed its Physician Fulfillment Program.
Physicians are challenged by both the lack of fulfillment in their careers and the effect of long hours and job stress on their personal lives. Numerous studies have confirmed the difficulties faced by today's physicians. Divorce rates among physicians are reported to be 10-20% higher than those in the general population. Physicians are also more than twice as likely to kill themselves as the general population and the rate appears higher than in other professions. One study showed that 31% would choose a different profession if given the chance to start over, while another reported that most participants had thought of leaving the profession at least once in the last twelve months and many would not want their children to go into medicine. In that latter study, by the Sacramento Medical Society, 76% reported that burnout affected patient satisfaction at a "medium to high" level.
An upcoming Physician Fulfillment Program begins on Friday, March 30th 2007 with a two day opening retreat in Phoenix followed by a ten week online interactive program and a one day closing retreat on Saturday, June 2nd 2007. Over the course of the program, physicians will complete six modules, known as the Grapevine Process®, that guide them in creating and implementing a plan for achieving their own definition of a satisfying, fulfilling, and balanced life. Founded in 2003, the CME certified program is designed for physicians (with or without their spouse) of any specialty, age, or gender. It draws on the founders' skills in retreat and community interaction and implements online delivery systems to address the often overscheduled life of the modern physician.
The co-founders of the program are Howard Silverman, MD MS, and Fred Corbus. Dr. Silverman is a Clinical Professor of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine and a Clinical Professor of Biomedical Informatics at Arizona State University. Mr. Corbus received his Bachelor's degree in Management and Economics from the University of Hawaii. Since 1979, he has recorded over 30,000 hours specializing in the design and facilitation of processes for management teams and physician. He is credentialed by the American Medical Association as a Health Care Consultant.
Summary Paragraph: In spite of individual successes, today’s overworked physicians face the challenges of burnout and its effects on the quality of their patient care. Many struggle to find meaning in their jobs and have trouble defining career and personal goals. To counteract physician burnout, Grapevine Discovery launched its physician fulfillment program, which has helped physicians from around the country bring fulfillment and balance into their lives.
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