The policy encourages more research into how to properly identify risk factors for depression and burnout and asks medical schools to collect data from students willing to share details about their mental health. It also asks state medical boards to prioritize mental health evaluations over those for physical health on licensing applications, and calls for greater public attention on mental health issues to help destigmatize them within the medical community.
“Today’s policy builds on the AMA’s current efforts to prevent physician burnout and improve wellness,” said Omar Z. Maniya, MD, a member of the AMA Board of Trustees. “We are committed to supporting physicians throughout their career journey to ensure they have more meaningful and rewarding professional experiences and provide the best possible care to their patients.”
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