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Richard Berger, MD, professor of urology at the University of Washington, is director of the Provider Excellence Program. He became interested in provider wellness after seeing and experiencing the stress and difficulties of practicing medicine in academic medical centers. He has personally found that the methods used in this program are valuable tools in preventing and treating the stress and burnout that is frequent in health care providers who give so much of themselves for their patients. He has trained at the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massacheusetts and the Mindfulness Awareness Research Center at the University of California at Los Angeles. He continues to attend retreats and continuing education in stress reduction and mindfulness areas.

He would much appreciate comments and suggestions for improvement and integration of provider wellness as a priority for our medical center along with patient care, fiduciary responsibility, and research. Health care ultimately comes down to the caring and health of its providers.

Contact Dr. Berger at mbsr@uw.edu
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