Coaching Doc 2 Doc

The message I like to give physicians during orientation includes a pitch for coaching: When you are in transition it is valuable to have another physician coach you. We have a group of physicians who have been specially trained to provide this service for you. While coaches can be very expensive, these physicians care so much about their colleagues that they donate their time and expertise. We call this program Doc 2 Doc. It is voluntary. If you are interested we would interview briefly to help find you the right coach. You would meet with your coach for an hour every two weeks for about three months. Many new physicians believe that they must work with someone in their own specialty, but it is better to be paired with someone outside your specialty. Many new physicians believe that their new partners will adequately coach them. However, few physicians are trained to coach new physicians, and although partners can be helpful, new physicians may need help with partner relationships.