# 38 – The Evidence Behind Physician Coaching with Drs. Tyra Fainstad and Adrienne Mann

There is a fair amount of skepticism surrounding the effectiveness of physician coaching, so it’s exciting to share the recently published research demonstrating the efficacy of this incredible tool. Dr. Tyra Fainstad and Dr. Adrienne Mann were the principal investigators of the randomized controlled trial published in JAMA in October 2023. Both practicing physicians are certified professional life coaches and co-directors of the online group coaching initiative known as Better Together Physician Coaching.

Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma and Dr. Michael Hersh discuss their program and the research efforts that substantiated the effectiveness of physician coaching. They also explore the lingering cynicism associated with coaching. Tune in to discover the profound impact coaching has had on their lives and their shared mission to transform the culture of medicine.

What you will learn:

  • The results of the recent RCT on physician coaching published in JAMA
  • Quantifying burnout using the Maslach Burnout Index
  • The Better Together program and the benefits of group coaching

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