Intro

In this episode, Dr. Stuart Slavin interviews Dr. Paul Chelminski from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and Dr. Mukta Panda, CLER Field Representative at the ACGME. They discuss their involvement in well-being initiatives and their active roles in the Collaborative for Healing and Renewal in Medicine (CHARM). The conversation focuses on suicide prevention, exploring both immediate and preventive interventions. Both share their insights on the importance of connection, belonging, and finding meaning. They also discuss practical strategies for creating supportive environments and reducing barriers to mental health care in the medical field.