Toxic Environments: Recovery or Renewal

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The Wellness Committee of APSA would like to thank JPS for highlighting our inaugural 5 years in their Perspectives column in a series of submissions from the Wellness Committee, which was formed in late 2019. No one is more well positioned to provide this Perspectives submission, than our current APSA President, Dr. Tom Tracy, as he has served in numerous departmental, institutional, and organizational leadership roles. This article highlights the challenges of a potentially toxic work environment, and gives many practical points for navigating such an environment, with the goal of recovering and thriving.

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Article · Sep 2024 · 1 min read

In brief

APSA President Dr. Tom Tracy shares leadership insights on identifying and navigating toxic work environments in pediatric surgery. Drawing from extensive organizational experience, the article provides actionable strategies for clinicians to recover from workplace challenges and build professional resilience.

Toxic work environments in academic surgery require intentional strategies for recovery and professional thriving.
Leadership experience across multiple organizational levels provides valuable perspective on navigating workplace toxicity.
The APSA Wellness Committee addresses systemic wellness challenges through practical, evidence-based guidance for surgeons.
Recognition and early intervention are critical first steps in mitigating the impact of toxic workplace dynamics.
Recovery from toxic environments is achievable through structured approaches combining personal resilience and institutional change.

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