About the WellMD & WellPhD Center

Occupational distress among healthcare professionals is a national epidemic that has created a crisis in patient care. As leaders in the global movement to advance well-being and professional fulfillment among physicians and biomedical scientists, the Stanford Medicine WellMD & WellPhD Center has developed a holistic approach to drive system-level change across work units, organizations, and delivery systems to improve outcomes for healthcare professionals and the patients and communities they serve.

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Original Research and Evidence-Informed Tools

The Stanford Professional Fulfillment Index

The Professional Fulfillment Index (PFI) is a tool developed by the Center to assess well-being by measuring both burnout and professional fulfillment. 

Research and Publications on Occupational Well-Being

The Center's collection of original research and publications continues to support addressing challenges and implementing improvements at Stanford Medicine and beyond.

The Stanford Model of Occupational Well-Being

The Stanford Model of Occupational Well-beingTM is a guiding framework created by the Center, illustrating multiple factors that drive occupational well-being. 

Our Approach to Enhancing Well-Being

The Center engages with leaders at every level of the organization to identify needs and catalyze well-being improvement for physicians and scientists. Rooted in the Stanford Model of Occupational Well-Being™, our approach extends beyond addressing burnout, providing a comprehensive framework to guide our initiatives.

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