Well-being Resources

• The Journeys in Medicine Blog
• Headspace Wellness App
• Quick Links for Support
• Other Resources

The Journeys in Medicine Blog

Journeys in Medicine features J-1 physician stories told in their own words. See all entries related to well-being initiatives and personal wellness stories here, or check out these stories that specifically address:

• Prioritizing self-care
• Working through well-being struggles
• Making friends in residency
• Overcoming first-year fear
• The loss of patients and difficult clinical experiences

Headspace Wellness App

Intealth-sponsored J-1 physicians participating in U.S. graduate medical education (GME) programs now have free access to Headspace , a top-rated mindfulness and meditation app backed by science. Headspace offers guided exercises to help with meditation, sleep, focus, movement, and more to enhance your personal wellness during clinical training.

Eligible J-1 physicians can activate their complimentary subscription by following these steps:

1. Visit the Intealth Member Enrollment Page .
2. Complete the registration process using the e-mail address you have on file with Intealth.
3. Download the Headspace app and log in to begin using its wellness tools.

We encourage you to explore the features of Headspace and incorporate them into your daily routine to support your well-being.

Quick Links for Support

Transitioning to the United States

• Understand the three phases of culture shock .
• Learn about housing and getting established in the United States.
• Access information on public transportation , options for getting a car , and obtaining a U.S. driver’s license .
• Read about credit scores , establishing a credit history , and avoiding scams .
• Review tips for using electronic health records .
• Access this resource on health insurance basics .
• Refer to this guide on medical English for international medical graduates .

Addressing Ongoing Challenges to Physician Well-being

• Connect with peers through physician membership groups or U.S. Ethnic Physician Organizations.
• Call 2-1-1 or visit 211.org to access information about local resources and services.
• Call or text 9-8-8 for free and confidential support if you are experiencing emotional distress or a mental health crisis.
• Look inward with a mental health self-screening test or well-being evaluation .
• Try a breathing exercise or practice a grounding technique to support you in stressful moments.
• Take advantage of well-being resources offered by the host institution, as required in Section VI of the ACGME’s Common Program Requirements .

Other Resources

Other resources for J-1 physicians are available on the Well-being Resources page on the Intealth website, including:

• Well-being Learning Modules for J-1 Physicians
• Resources for Training Programs
• Annual Intealth Well-being Grant Opportunity