This webpage and various links are here to provide a short introduction to the foundational ideas and concepts of physician wellness and its relation of burnout/moral injury. The goal is to share this information and ideas to help stimulate more learning on these subjects, which in the past have not been included in our medical school or residency training. This is not meant to be definitive, but to make it easier for all of us to talk and discuss our own wellness and each other’s wellness. It is meant to break down the stigma of talking about these subjects. If this stigma can be decreased, it should build and strengthen our community. Everyone is going to have a different path to improve his or her personal wellness. This is also meant to be a dynamic webpage/document.
Self Assessments
OTA Physician Well-Being Index
The Well-Being Index is an online self-assessment tool that measures physician wellness in just 9 questions. The OTA Moral Injury Committee will turn the aggregate data into meaningful information and resources that helps diagnose the cause of burnout amongst OTA members.
For OTA Members Only
- Compare Your Well-Being to Other Physicians
- 100% Anonymous
- It is free to sign up and setting up an account is easy, completing the index takes no time at all.
- Access and track your well-being over time.
Use the following link to complete the assessment or scan the QR code below:
For information on other personal assessments, visit the Self Assessments page.
OTA Playbook
Struggling with burnout? Need support with career planning, stress, finances, or contract negotiations?
The OTA Playbook for Career Satisfaction/Combating Moral Injury and Burnout is a comprehensive guide for orthopaedic trauma surgeons, offering resources on burnout prevention, stress management, career strategies, financial planning, contract negotiations, and more. Designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing, it helps you navigate every stage of your career with confidence and balance.
Other Resources
Please visit the links below to learn more about Moral Injury, Suicide Prevention, Advocacy, Self-Care Tips, and Substance Abuse resources: