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ACADEMYFOCUS

FELLOWS’

WELL-BEING

OUR COMMITMENT TO WELL-BEING ADVOCACY

The Academy is taking a leading role in the medical and dental profession, and the promulgated
Well-being Charter is committed to cultivating and promoting the well-being of Academy Fellows and
specialist trainees of Academy Colleges. We pledge to acknowledge the importance of well-being, take
action, and advocate policy changes for the improvement of our Fellows’ and trainees’ wellness. To achieve
this, the Academy has set up a Task Force on Well-being, chaired by the Academy’s Honorary Secretary, to
devise plans and initiatives. Click here to find out more.

WHAT’S NEW

The Academy Council has formulated a ’Policy Statement on Supporting Fellows and Specialist Trainees
with Disability or Special Educational Needs (SEN)’ to foster positive educational outcomes and ensure
equal opportunities for specialist trainees with disabilities and SEN, while upholding the professional
standards required for training.

AWARENESS: SELF-ASSESSMENT TOOL

Take Copenhagen Burnout Inventory questionnaire to know more about the levels of burnout.

ASK FOR HELP: PEER SUPPORT SCHEME

Over 40 volunteers are available to offer support through informal communication, to bring positive energy and
aspirations to peers in need regardless of their specialty. Check out the list of Peer Supporters on the
designated webpage, and approach the Peer Supporter(s) of your choice through our email referral system
which is programmed to protect your privacy. All the conversations will be kept strictly confidential.

Interested in being a Peer Supporter? Register now and click here for details about the scope and nature of peer support.

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