Self Determination Theory and GME Wellness
EPISODE OVERVIEW:
Greg Guldner, MD joins Ripples: Physician Well-Being podcast to discuss how health care organizations can create work environments that actively support physician and trainee well-being. Drawing on self-determination theory and his experience leading wellness initiatives across a large health care system, Dr. Guldner explores the importance of autonomy, belonging and competence in creating supportive cultures. He also discusses the stigma surrounding mental health care among residents, why traditional wellness messaging can sometimes backfire, and how evidence-based communication can make it easier for those experiencing depression to seek help.
Season 5 of "Ripples" focuses on bringing your best self to residency training while avoiding common pitfalls.
ABOUT GUEST SPEAKER:
Dr. Guldner serves as the Chief Wellness and Retention Officer for HCA Healthcare Clinical Services Group (CSG) which includes 5800 residents and fellows, over 40,000 affiliated physicians and APPs, and over 100,000 nurses. He previously served as the Vice President of Academic Affairs for Graduate Medical Education, as a Designated Institutional Official for HCA Healthcare Riverside in Southern California and as the program director for the HCA Healthcare Riverside Emergency Medicine Residency Program, which received the 2022 ACEP EM Wellness Center of Excellence Award. He holds the title of Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of California Riverside School of Medicine. Prior to earning his medical degree at Stanford University, Dr. Guldner completed a master’s degree in clinical psychology at Purdue University and undergraduate degrees in philosophy and psychology from Colorado State University. He practiced emergency medicine for 25 years in both academic and community settings and has 28 years in the Army Medical Corps (reserve) including combat deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan.