The ASES Wellness & Professional Fulfillment Hub provides resources, education, community connections, and professional development opportunities designed to help members thrive throughout every stage of their careers.
Why Wellness Matters
The practice of shoulder and elbow surgery is both rewarding and demanding. Maintaining personal well-being, professional fulfillment, and meaningful connections is essential to providing exceptional patient care and sustaining a successful career.
ASES is committed to supporting its members through resources focused on wellness, leadership development, mentorship, professional growth, and community engagement.
Assess Your Well-Being
Regular self-assessment can help identify areas of strength and opportunities for improvement related to professional fulfillment, burnout, resilience, and overall well-being.
Featured Assessment Tools
My Well-Being Index
A validated tool designed specifically for healthcare professionals to assess well-being and identify areas requiring support.
Stanford Professional Fulfillment Index
Measures professional fulfillment, work exhaustion, and interpersonal disengagement among physicians and healthcare professionals.
SurgeonMasters Physician Coaching
Personalized coaching resources designed to help surgeons improve performance, resilience, leadership, and career satisfaction.
Wellness Resource Library
Evidence-Based Research and Articles
Explore key literature examining physician wellness, burnout prevention, professional fulfillment, mental health, and organizational interventions.
Wellness Committee Book Club Reading List
Featured Reading Categories
Post-Pandemic Physician Well-Being
ASES Wellness Learning Center
Learn From Colleagues and Experts
Access presentations, discussions, podcasts, and educational content focused on wellness, human performance, leadership, and professional fulfillment.
Featured Content
Professional Growth & Fulfillment
Build a Meaningful Career
Professional fulfillment extends beyond clinical practice. ASES offers opportunities to develop leadership skills, contribute to the specialty, and engage with colleagues around the world.
Leadership Development Program
Develop the skills needed to become an effective leader within your institution, community, and profession.
Committee Participation
Get involved in meaningful initiatives that shape the future of ASES and shoulder and elbow care.
Multicenter Research Opportunities
Collaborate with colleagues on impactful research projects and contribute to advancing the field.
Political Advocacy
Engage in advocacy efforts that influence healthcare policy and protect patient access to care.
Community & Peer Support
ASES Mentorship Program
Connect with experienced mentors and support the next generation of shoulder and elbow surgeons.
Special Interest Groups
Join communities centered around shared interests, career stages, and professional goals.
DocMatter
Engage in peer-to-peer discussions, case sharing, and professional networking.
Member Networking Opportunities
Explore opportunities throughout the year to connect with colleagues at meetings, courses, and virtual events.
Financial Well-Being
ASES Practice Management Webinar Series
Access webinars and educational content addressing:
- Contract negotiation
- Practice management
- Compensation models
- Career transitions
Institutional Support
ASES encourages members to utilize resources available through national organizations dedicated to physician well-being and professional support.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
