The Learner Equity &
Wellness Office & You
Donald Farquhar, MD FRCPC
Assistant Dean, Learner Equity &
Wellness (Postgraduate)
Who Are We?
Dr. Terri Paul
Associate Dean, Learner
Equity & Wellness
Dr. Michael Rieder
Assistant Dean, Learner
Equity & Wellness
(Undergraduate)
Dr. Donald Farquhar
Assistant Dean, Learner Equity
& Wellness (Postgraduate)
Who Are We?
Ms. Pam Bere
Manager/Counsellor
Learner Equity & Wellness
Ms. Margaret Wegrzyn
Administrative Assistant,
Learner Equity & Wellness
Who Are We?
Dr. Arthur Kidd
Assistant Director
Learner Equity & Wellness, Windsor
Program
Mr. Michael Farquhar
Admissions & Student Affairs Officer,
Windsor Program
LEW = Wellness
We provide supportive counselling and referrals for
residents and fellows related to:
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Workplace issues and career transitions
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Health or financial concerns
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Need for learning supports
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Worries about certification exams
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Personal and/or family concerns
We work with residents and programs to address common
needs, concerns and issues
LEW = Equity
If you feel uncomfortable because of
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the way feedback was provided to you
•
comments made about your appearance or demeanor
treatment that appears to be different due to your gender/
IMG status/cultural background
•
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seeing others being harassed/intimidated
WE CAN HELP!
What Can LEW do for
YOU?
Listen to your concerns and help you figure out
next steps
Help you decide how to respond to this and similar
situations
Help you decide whether difficult personal and/or
family circumstances are adversely affecting your
clinical or academic performance
How can LEW Help?
Provide counseling and coaching
Clarify policies with your department and/or PG office on
your behalf
Accompany you to meetings arranged to respond to
problems
Work with departmental leaders to find ways to promote a
culture of respect/collegiality for learners in your program
Liaise with outside resources to find assistance for issues
that you are facing
Confidentiality
All discussions are held in
strict confidence unless you
consent to have the
information shared or if the
situation warrants mandatory
reporting or if the situation is
potentially dangerous.
How Can you Help Yourself?
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Speak to a
mentor/confidante
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PARO Helpline &
Resources
Find ways to inject
“balance” into your life:
•Healthy
Eating
•Exercise
•
OMA Physician Health
Program
•
LHSC EAP program
•
RCPSC Physician
Health Guide
•Sleep
•Reach
out to family/friends
Where is the LEW Office?
London
LEW
Office
Entrance
Where is the LEW Office?
Windsor
Contact Information:London
Office: Room K1, Kresge Building
Phone: 519-661-4234
E-mail:
terri.paul@sjhc.london.on.ca
donald.farquhar@sjhc.london.on.ca
pamela.bere@schulich.uwo.ca
Web: www.schulich.uwo.ca/learner-equity-wellness
Convocation Address:
‘Mama’s Rules’
Dr. Arthur Kellerman
Emory University School of Medicine
Ann Emerg Med 2009; 53:688-89