2nd MBMRC Guest Lecture

Several studies show that mindfulness programmes can reduce doctors' stress and improve their well-being. However, there is great heterogeneity in these programmes and little data on long-term effectiveness. Dr Dossett, a general internist at the University of California who specialises in integrative medicine, will present data from three different studies of the eight-part Stress Management and Resilience Training (SMART) programme conducted at two different academic medical centres at three different points in time - before the COVID 19 pandemic, at the onset of the COVID 19 pandemic and several years after the pandemic.

Results include a significant reduction in perceived stress and burnout and an improvement in well-being up to six months after completion of the programme.

Finally, the guest speaker will also discuss some of the challenges associated with conducting this type of research.