Resident Well Being

Housestaff Support Systems — This booklet has been put together by the PGME Office as a quick reference of the various support mechanisms available to residents.

Family Physician

Contact Brenda Montesanto, 905-525-9140 x22947 for a list of doctors willing to accept residents as patients. The Hamilton Academy of Medicine has a current listing of family physicians that are accepting new patients.

Immediate Crisis Assistance

PAIRO 24 hour help line, 1-866-HELP-DOC Confidential support service for residents & their families.
Physicians Health Program (OMA) 1-800-851-6606 Confidential service providing assistance in on issues such as stress, burnout, mental health and substance use to physicians and their families. Expedited referral to third party providers.
Distress Centre of Hamilton 24 Hour Crisis Line 905-525-8611
Suicide Preventions Services

McMaster Resources

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Human Solutions — Employee & Family Assistance Program. From simple advice related to life balance or health management issues to support in dealing with more complex issues, EFAP provides a broad range of services to you and your dependant family members.

Intimidation and Harassment, Professionalism & Behavioural Issues

Robin Edwards, FHS, Advisor, Professionalism, is available to consult residents on behavioural issues and matters of professionalism, 905-525-9140 ext. 22417
Human Rights and Equity Services

General Well Being and Personal Safety