MU Health Care's Physician and Health Professional Wellness Program is proud to support the well-being of professionals in all areas of health care, including medical, dental and pharmaceutical fields.
Many health care professionals experience extreme stress, anxiety and frustration throughout their career. Those experiences can cumulate into overwhelming situations and at times, be at the expense of a person's mental health and professional career.
MU Health Care's Physician and Health Professional Wellness Program offers evidence-based, unbiased receptive and professional support for health care professionals experiencing burnout, addiction and other mental health concerns.
Goals of the Program
Our program is not disciplinary, rather it works to:
- Help participants regain their health
- Ensure participants can regain or maintain their professional licensure
- Support participants with their wellness goals
- Help establish empirical evidence that supports the validity of recovery
We work closely with the Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts, Dental Board and the Board of Pharmacy to provide health professionals with the necessary support in times of distress. Our confidential program is run by professionals with many years of experience in addictionology, mental health and physician wellness.
Who We Serve
Our program helps care for all health care professionals, including:
- Physicians
- Dentists
- Pharmacists
- Medical students
- Physician assistants
- Nurses
- Physical therapists
- Veterinarians
- Other Allied Health Professionals
Protecting Participant Privacy
Participant privacy is protected by strict confidentiality laws and regulations, as well as by professional ethical standards for counselors. Participation in this program and the details of any discussions with the counselor will not be released to anyone, including employers, without prior written consent.
Appointment Options
We offer both in-person and virtual support. To refer yourself, a staff member or a loved one, please call our private line at (573) 632-5562 or email our associate director Lori Rosburg at lori.rosburg@health.missouri.edu.
Hear From Our Patients
"They didn't give up on me despite significant difficulties. At a time when I felt it was all over, the team gave me the hope and means to survive and transform my life. I am extremely grateful."
"A tremendous thank you to the program and the people who make it possible for people with a history of drug addiction and mental health issues to make corrections in their life and still have a medical career."
About the Program
MU Health Care's Physician and Health Professional Wellness Program is a proud member of the Federation of State Physician Health Programs (FSPHP). Formerly known as the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) Program, our evidence-based program has been serving health professionals since 1987 and is overseen by:
Shelly Farnan, PsyD
Chief Wellness Officer
