Professional Well-Being

The UAMS College of Medicine Faculty Wellness Program

Launched in March, 2006, the Faculty Wellness Program supports the overall professional health of all our faculty. Promoting the vitality and health of faculty members forms the foundation for creating a thriving institution.

The service is directed by Dr. G. Richard (Rick) Smith, a psychiatrist with a background in health services research and the overall well-being of health care providers. She provides confidential wellness consultations for College of Medicine Faculty. Available services include executive consultation / coaching, career planning, negotiation tips, relational / interpersonal consultation, organizational strategies as well as confidential mental health consultations and referrals when indicated. In addition, the service provides an emergency contact for College of Medicine Faculty who are in trouble or have a colleague in trouble.

To reach the service during business hours, telephone Christina Clark at (501) 526.8140. If a faculty member would like to speak with Dr. Smith directly, he may be reached using either his pager (501)405.5335) or his cell phone (401.650.1369).  For after hour emergencies page the UAMS Department of Psychiatry Faculty member on call (501) 686-7000. If you are mistakenly connected with the Psychiatry Resident on-call, you may speak with that individual or request to speak with the Psychiatry Faculty member on call. 

Bottom line – Physicians now are better off for seeking help at the earliest signs of difficulty! In fact, they should seek help long before an outside source might advise them to do so. Physicians pride themselves on being strong and self reliant, but they often live under constant stress and forgo fully enjoying their professional or personal lives. This doesn’t have to be the case. The UAMS College of Medicine Faculty Wellness Program is here for the explicit purpose of helping each individual cope with challenging decisions, situations, and times. This program is in place for the explicit purpose of promoting the well-being of all our faculty members so that they may thrive in all areas of their lives.

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