iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Did you know that #TheWellDocInitiative provides consultations on various physician wellness topics to help groups embed wellness at the system-level? See the number of consultations we’ve conducted over the years in the attached graphic!

000

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We are thrilled to share that #TheWellDocInitiative Deputy Director (Dr. Melanie Hnatiuk) and Program Manager, Measurement (Chloe de Grood) will be delivering a workshop at #ICPH2026 on translating physician wellness metrics into action through change management. We hope to see you there!

000

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Your mental health matters and if you are going through a difficult time, seeking help by reaching out is a crucial step towards your well-being. #TheWellDocInitiative has a compiled list of resources available here: www.thewelldocinitiative.ca/support-serv...

000

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

September 10 is #WSPD. Physicians are at greater risk of death by suicide than the general population. Let’s help normalize the act of seeking help in the profession. If you’re interested, check out our previous episode with Dr. Michael F. Myers from our archived podcast series: bit.ly/4fjK3Sc

000

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We are excited to share that #TheWellDocInitiative Co-Founder & Co-Director, Dr. Jane Lemaire, will be a panelist at #ICPH2026 to discuss tackling burnout and driving system change in medicine. We hope to see you there on Sept. 28!

000

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Please note #TheWellDocInitiative office will close end of day on September 4 and reopen on September 8.

000

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

September is #SuicidePreventionMonth. Look out for some upcoming content #TheWellDocInitiative will be sharing throughout the month to help raise awareness.

000

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The August update to #TheWellDocInitiative #LiteratureCorner is now available! Check it out here: bit.ly/4xuFfj9

000

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

We had the pleasure of partnering with a group to help develop, train, and launch a peer support team as part of their provincial approach to strengthen connection between their physicians. Please see the lovely quote shared from their peer support team physician coordinator.

000

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

We are pleased to highlight our cumulative metrics since the inception of #TheWellDocInitiative in May 2019. Explore the infographics to see more.

000

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Explore a few upcoming #PhysicianWellness sessions on our #CommunityBulletinBoard. See the listings here: www.thewelldocinitiative.ca/community-bu...

000

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

April 30 marked the end of our seventh year of operations at #TheWellDocInitiative. Here are a few highlights from the past year.

000

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

We’ve recently created a new page on #TheWellDocInitiative website highlighting the impact stories we’ve received from groups we’ve had the pleasure of working with. Explore the stories here: www.thewelldocinitiative.ca/impactstories

100

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

The @cmadocs.bsky.social 2025 National Physician Health Survey asked respondents to suggest ways to recruit and retain more physicians. The priorities suggested are shown in the graphic below. Learn more here: www.cma.ca/latest-stori... #PhysicianWellnessMinute

000

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Looking to catch up on the latest literature in #PhysicianWellness this summer? Check out the July update from #TheWellDocInitiative #LiteratureCorner here: bit.ly/44wyAZn

000

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

We’re pleased to share a series of infographics highlighting some of The Well Doc Initiative’s key milestones throughout the years. Explore the graphics here: thewelldocinitiative.ca/organization...

000

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Another quarter has passed! Our team wanted to highlight our accomplishments and growth. Explore the infographics to see what we’ve done this past quarter.

000

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Upcoming closure: #TheWellDocInitiative offices will be “closed” in July. Our team will be collectively taking some time off to rejuvenate, restore, and catch up on internal tasks. We thank you for your understanding!

000

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Our sincerest thanks to our funders @cmadocs.bsky.social, MD Financial Management, & Scotiabank, who are firmly committed to supporting the medical profession & advancing health in Canada. We couldn't do this important work in #PhysicianWellness without them! cma.ca/physiciansfirst

010

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The June update to #TheWellDocInitiative #LiteratureCorner is now available! Check it out here: bit.ly/4vaIcV8

000

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

We’ve recently created a new brochure highlighting #TheWellDocInitiative and introducing our core program offerings. We’re excited to share how it looks!

011

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Back in May, several members of our leadership team had the opportunity to attend WELL-Med 6 in Greece. Here are a few photos from the conference! We always value having opportunities to engage with colleagues with shared interest in physician wellness. #TheWellDocInitiativeInAction

010

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

We are thrilled to announce that as of May 20, #TheWellDocInitiative has officially hit 10,000 recorded attendees at the 436 sessions we’ve delivered since our inception in May 2019! Thank you to everyone who has attended our sessions.

000

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

The Well Doc Initiative had the pleasure of partnering with a department to co-host a “Transition Out of Practice” commensality dinner. We’ve received a quote from the department head who shared their perspective and experience. Read the quote in the graphic!

000

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

We’re pleased to share our new one-pager providing a high-level overview of #TheWellDocInitiative and our core program offerings! Explore our newest release and save a copy here: bit.ly/4vdyGQT

000

Reposted by The Well Doc Initiative

Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Today, we welcome Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi as CMA president. A dermatologist from St. John’s, NL, he is the first Black president in the organization’s history and among its youngest. Full news release ⬇️

bit.ly

Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi is the new president of the Canadian Medical Association

St John’s physician is CMA’s first Black president; Dr. Courtney Howard installed as president-elect at annual general meeting Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi, a dermatologist from St. John’s, N.L., is the new pres...

12010

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Today is #WorldFamilyDoctorDay! Please join us in thanking all family physicians for their dedication, commitment, and the essential work they do.

000

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Please note that #TheWellDocInitiative office will be closed May 18 and reopen on May 19.

000

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Did you know we offer facilitated sessions aimed at providing informal emotional peer support around career transitions? We’ve recently piloted a “Transition Out of Practice” targeting physicians considering retirement and how it impacts professional identity & other emotional impacts.

000

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

A few of #TheWellDocInitiative leadership team will be attending the WELLMED 6 Conference next week! We are pleased to share Dr. Jane Lemaire, the Co-Founder & Co-Director, will be presenting on “Developing Confident Peer Supporters” on May 16.

000

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

The WELLMED 6 Conference is next week! We are thrilled to share #TheWellDocInitiative will be leading a symposium on May 16. We are looking forward to the presentations.

000

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

We are officially turning 7! Today is #TheWellDocInitiative’s anniversary. We are grateful for the support from our funders, collaborators, stakeholders, and physician groups we had the opportunity to work with. We would not be here without you! #PhysicianWellness

000

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Happy #NationalPhysiciansDay! In honour of the day, we would like to express our deep appreciation to all the physicians across Canada for the important work they do!

010

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

The April update to #TheWellDocInitiative #LiteratureCorner is now available! Check it out: bit.ly/3Oc43LT

000

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Did you know #TheWellDocInitiative has a community bulletin board to share information on upcoming physician wellness-related events and research studies? If you have a session or study you want us to help promote, submit a request here: www.thewelldocinitiative.ca/community-bu...

000

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Please note: Starting April 2026, #TheWellDocInitiative monthly newsletters will be sent from an alternate email address: thewelldocinitiative@surveyrequest.ucalgary.ca. We encourage you to add this to your safe list to ensure smooth delivery!

000

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

We wanted to share a lovely quote we’ve received from a departmental wellness champion that #TheWellDocInitiative had the pleasure to support in their development of a departmental wellness strategy.

000

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

We’ve recently added a new history webpage on #TheWellDocInitiative website! Explore the infographic to see how we started the organization and expanded across Canada. www.thewelldocinitiative.ca/history

000

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Please note that #TheWellDocInitiative office will be closed April 3 to 10. After a busy first three months of the year, our team is collectively taking time off to rejuvenate and restore. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

000

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

The latest updates from #TheWellDocInitiative are now available in our March newsletter. Explore what we’ve been working on here: bit.ly/3Q2krik

bit.ly

The Well Doc Initiative Newsletter | March 2026

000

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Preliminary data from @cmadocs.bsky.social 2025 National Physician Health Survey show that physicians continue to struggle with excessive workloads and burnout; however, they also reported better satisfaction with work-life balance. Learn more at: www.cma.ca/latest-stori... #PhysicianWellnessMinute

110

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Another quarter has flown by! Check out some highlights from #TheWellDocInitiative in the following infographics!

000

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Grace Kennedy has been part of #TheWellDocInitiative team since 2021 and today we are excited to announce her promotion to Evaluation & Measures Specialist. Please join us in congratulating and welcoming her into this new role!

000

The Well Doc Initiative @thewelldocinit.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Did you know? #TheWellDocInitiative recently piloted our first measurement outside of Alberta? So far, we’ve measured 3 groups and reached an estimated number of 950 physicians outside of Alberta as part of our measurement program!

000