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Mamta Gautam, MD, MBA, FRCPC, CPDC, CCPE, CPE is an internationally renowned psychiatrist, consultant, certified coach, author and speaker. Focused on Physician Health and Well-being since 1990, she is a pioneer in this field and is known as the “The Doctor’s Doctor”. In the past 2 decades, she has expanded her work to include Physician Leadership Development to better address system-level factors that impact physician wellness. She has created podcasts and videos on Physician Health and Physician leadership, and authored articles, book chapters, and 2 international best-selling books. She brings this knowledge and expertise to PEAK MD, through which she delivers keynote presentations and leadership education, consults to healthcare organizations and coaches senior physician leaders internationally. She is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards for her innovative work in physician health, and has been awarded Distinguished Fellowships in both the Canadian and American Psychiatric Associations.
Articles
Dr. Mamta Gautam is authored and contributed to a number of scientific articles. Click the drop downs to learn more.
PEER REVIEWED ARTICLES
Rebecca Robillard, Mysa Saad, Jodi D. Edwards, Elizaveta Solomonova, Marie-Helene Pennestri, Alexander Daros, Samuel Paul Louis Veissiere, Lena Quilty, Karianne Dion, Ashley Nixon, Jennifer L Phillips, Raj Bhatla, Edward Spilg, Roger Godbout, Bashour Yazji, Cynda Hylton Rushton, Wendy Gifford, Mamta Gautam, Addo Boafo, Tetyana Kendzerska. Social, Financial and Psychological Stress during an Emerging Pandemic: Observations from a Population Web-Based Survey in the acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.06.29.20142638 Pre-Print available at https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.06.29.20142638v1
Singh, M; Sharda, S; Gautam, M; Hawa R. (2020). Optimal Sleep Health amongst Frontline Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Can J Anaesth. 2020 May 18 : 1–4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7232925/
Rider EA, Diekman S, Doshi TL, Gautam M, Silver JK. Answering the challenge: diversity, equity, and inclusion as a key to professionalism. Am J Med. 2020 April 8. [Epub ahead of print]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjmed.2020.02.010
Perceived Stigma among Recipients of Mental Health Care in the General Canadian Population. Patten, SB, Williams, JV, Lavorato, DH, Bulloch AGM, Charbonneau, M, Gautam, M, Moss P, Abbey S, Stuart, H. The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. 2016 Aug;61(8):480-8. doi: 10.1177/0706743716639928. Epub 2016 Mar 18. Accessed at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27310227
The look and feel of resilience: A qualitative study of physicians’ perspectives. Polachek AJ, Wallace JE, Gautam M, de Grood JA, Lemaire JB. Journal of Hospital Administration, Vol. 5, No. 2, April 2016. p 47-54. Accessed at http://www.sciedu.ca/journal/index.php/jha/issue/view/412
Medical Masters: A pilot study of adaptive ageing in physicians. Peisah C, Gautam M., Goldstein MZ. Australasian Journal on Ageing. Vol 28, Issue 3. September 2009. P 134-138. Accessed at http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1741-6612.2009.00369.x/full
Helping physicians cope with their own chronic illnesses. M Gautam, R MacDonald – Western Journal of Medicine, 2001. Accessed at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1071615/
Women in Medicine: Stresses and Solutions. Gautam, M. Western Journal of Medicine, January 2001. Accessed at https://peakmd.wpengine.com/documents/37.pdf
Shouldn’t I be Happy? Emotional Problems of Pregnant and Postpartum Women. Gautam, M. CMAJ. 1997 Feb; 156(4): 564.
The Contribution of Private Psychiatrists to the Delivery of Psychiatric Care. Anderson K, Catterson A, Gaudet M, Gautam M, Kerr PJ, Pecher M, Waiser D, Fava M. Psychiatry on Line WWW://Priory.co.uk Oct 1996.
The Role of Private Psychiatrists in a Single-Payer Health Care System. Anderson K, Catterson A, Gaudet M, Gautam M. Kerr PJ, Pecher M, Waiser D, Fava M. Can Psychiatr Assoc J, April 1997.
INVITED ARTICLES
Anger in the Time of COVID. Gautam, M. COVID Bulletin #10, Canadian Society of Physician Leaders. April 2020. https://physicianleaders.ca/bulletin10.html
Top Up Your Tank. Gautam, M. COVID Bulletin #5, Canadian Society of Physician Leaders. April 2020. https://physicianleaders.ca/bulletin5.html
Leadership agility in chaotic systems. VanAerde J, Gautam, M. COVID Bulletin #2, Canadian Society of Physician Leaders. March 2020. https://physicianleaders.ca/bulletin2.html
Ensuring Our Own Wellbeing as We Care for Others During the COVID-19 Crisis. Gautam, M. COVID Bulletin #1, Canadian Society of Physician Leaders. March 2020. https://physicianleaders.ca/bulletin1.html
Improving the mental health of physicians in Canada. Gautam M. Alberta Doctors’ Digest. November-December 2018. Accessed at https://add.albertadoctors.org/issues/november-december-2018/improving-mental-health-physicians-canada/
Confidence: a key ingredient in leadership success. Gautam M et al. Canadian Journal of Physician Leadership. Volume 5 No 1, 2018. P 5-8. Accessed at https://physicianleaders.ca/assets/cjplvol5num1.pdf
Turning burnout into joy. Gautam M. Canadian Journal of Physician Leadership, Spring 2018, Vol 4 No 3, p 70-73. Accessed at http://www.physicianleaders.ca/assets/cjplvol4num3.pdf
Balancing Patient Satisfaction and Quality of Care. Gautam M. Canadian Journal of Physician Leadership, Winter 2016, Vol 2, No 3. p 74-76. Accessed at http://www.physicianleaders.ca/assets/cjplwinter2016.pdf
Physician communication as a key factor in patient experience. Gautam M. Canadian Journal of Physician Leadership. Summer 2015. Vol 2, No 1. p 11-13.
Dealing with Anger: the Four A’s. . Gautam M. Canadian Journal of Physician Leadership. Spring 2015.Vol 1 No 4, p 10-13.
The 5 C’s of Physician Resilience. Gautam M. Canadian Journal of Physician Leadership. Winter 2015.p 24-27. Accessed at http://www.academia.edu/12347058/THE_OFFICIAL_MAGAZINE_OF_THE_CANADIAN_SOCIETY_OF_PHYSICIAN_EXECUTIVES_Opinion_Relationship-centred_care_toward_real_health_system_reform_Opinion_Relationshipcentred_care
Hospitals must do more to help late-career docs transition to retirement. Carruthers C, Gautam M. Healthy debate. March 2, 2015. Accessed at http://healthydebate.ca/opinions/managing-career-transitions-human-resource-planning-hospital-based-physicians
Career transition: planning for your third act. Gautam, M and Carruthers, C. Canadian Journal of Physician Leadership. Fall 2014. P 14-17. Accessed at http://physicianleaders.ca/assets/cspejournalfall.pdf
More women leaders needed in medicine. Gautam M. Canadian Journal of Physician Leadership. Summer 2014. P 16-18.
Physician Morale and the Medical Workplace: A Canadian Perspective. Gautam, M, Watkins, T. Paper for the International Medical Workforce Collaborative Conference, Edinburgh, Scotland, Sept 16-20, 2008. Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, 2008. Accessed at http://rcpsc.medical.org/publicpolicy/documents/2008/IMWC-CMA_Physician_Morale_2008_FINAL.pdf
The Benefits of Friendships: Would your friends pass the friendship test? Gautam M. BottomLine Heath, February 2007. p 14.
Strategies for Dealing With Stress. Gautam M. DocToc, Academy of Medicine Ottawa, Winter 2007.
Erasing the Stigma Attached to Sick Doctors. Gautam, M. Royal College Outlook, Volume 3, Issue 2, Fall 2006
Let’s Talk about Doctors’ Health and Reduce Stigma. Gautam, M. Guest Editorial, March 2006. www.AustralianDoctor.com.au
When You’re The Patient: Coping With Stress and Burnout. Gautam M. Canadian Journal of Diagnosis. January 2004.
Before Burnout: How Physicians Can Defuse Stress. M Gautam – Virtual Mentor, September 2003 – Am Med Assoc. Accessed at http://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/2003/09/pfor1-0309.html
Stress in residency: Diagnosis and Management. CD-ROM, PAIRO, September 2003
Path To Renewal: Prescription for living a life of balance. Gautam M. CPSO Members Dialogue, July/August 2003
Successful Psychiatric Practice: Everything you need to know to have one. Gautam M. Ontario Psychiatric Association Dialogue, March 2003.
Physician Stress. Video, Oregon Medical Association, Oregon, USA. 1999.
Books
Dr. Mamta Gautam is a published author, having written two books of her own and contributed to several others. Click the drop downs to learn more.
BY DR. MAMTA GAUTAM
The Tarzan Rule: Tips for a Healthy Life in Medicine, 2011
Iron Doc: Practical Stress Management Tools for Physicians, 2008, 2011
COLLABORATIONS
Female Doctors in Canada: Experience and Culture. Ed: Earle Waugh, Shelley Ross, and Shirley Schippe. Chapter: New Forms of Medicine and Women. Gautam M, Kernaghan G, Olsen M. University of Toronto Press, 2019. https://utorontopress.com/ca/female-doctors-in-canada-2
Leading From the Front: experiences of Canadian physician leaders. Carruthers, C, Lightfoot, P. Canadian Society of Physician Executives and Canadian Medical Association. 2013. Chapter 4: Raising Awareness of Physician Health. P18-24. https://www.amazon.ca/Leading-front-experiences-Canadian-physician/dp/1897490178
Columns
Mamta has published 50+ columns in The Medical Post and other publications. Click the dropdowns to read her columns.
2010-2019
Coach’s Corner in the CSPE Newsletter
Helping Hand in The Medical Post
Career Development: Logical Next Steps and Dealing with Change
Article 4, 2011
Career Development: Deciding and Moving Forward
Article 3, 2011
Career Development: Assessment and Exploration
Article 2, 2011
Successfully Managing Your Career in Medicine
Article 1, 2011
Resilient physicians deserve resilient medical systems
November, 2010
A Resilient Physician Cares for Self
October, 2010
^A Resilient Doctor is a Calm Doctor
September, 2010
A Resilient Doctor is a Committed Doctor
July, 2010
Resilient Doctors are Connected Doctors
May, 2010
Resilient doctors are Confident doctors
March, 2010
January 2010
2000-2009
Take a lesson from kids in assertive communication
May 5, 2009
Women MDs are changing medicine’s culture
July 21, 2009
A quick guide to become organized
March 10, 2009
Conferences provide time for learning, connecting, recharging
November 4, 2008
Stress Management for the Fall
September 9, 2008
Let go of the old to embrace the new*
July 8, 2008
Compassion in the workplace improves morale, productivity
May 6, 2008
Stung by the stigma of divorce
January 22, 2008
Don’t treat others as you’d like to be treated
November 27, 2007
What to do when the nest is suddenly empty
November 6, 2007
October 16, 2007
Collaborative teams offer chance to improve patient care, workload
May 25, 2007
It’s never too late to learn money management skills
April 24, 2007
Nurture your funny bone for a healthy workplace
March 27, 2007
Looking to retire? Get ready emotionally
February 27, 2007
Resolving to start exercising again? These tips can help
December 5, 2006
Volunteering: You may think it’ll suck, but it won’t
October 24, 2006
Unwell colleagues need understanding, support
September 26, 2006
Keeping the friendship fires burning
August 22, 2006
Being single poses unique challenges for doctors
May 23, 2006
Simple steps can help beat clinic morale
November 22, 2005
Turbulent teen years require understanding
October 25, 2005
Denying illness robs you of help
October 4, 2005
Preparation eases stress of big changes
June 28, 2005
Toot (don’t blow) your own horn
May 31, 2005
April 26, 2005
Four simple steps can help resolve unspoken conflicts
March 22, 2005
Assert yourself to enhance success
February 22, 2005
Undated
Leading Other Leaders: The Challenge of the Physician Executive
Understanding and managing resistance to change
Senior Leaders: The Challenges and Triumphs
The Emotional Bank Account — a powerful tool in influencing and engaging others
Successful Career Development for Physicians
Key Audiences
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Medical Professionals
Having spent thirty years treating colleagues in her clinical practice and developing physician leaders, Dr. Gautam is known as the Doctors’ Doctor. She uniquely and keenly understands physicians. She will help you maximize your leadership potential and build resiliency, so you can effectively manage challenges and become even stronger.
Lawyers
Dr. Gautam brings her expertise in treating physicians to all highly functioning professionals. In 2006, she was invited to work with the Tristan Jepson Memorial Foundation in Australia, launching their initiatives to highlight the need to recognize and assist lawyers and judges who struggle with stress, burnout, and depression. Since this time, she has delivered hundreds of keynote presentations and designed and delivered workshops in the areas of professionalism, leadership, mental health and resiliency, for numerous North American law firms and members of the legal profession. She can help you and your firm learn more about ensuring their wellness and creating healthy workplaces.
Executives
Dr. Gautam brings her expertise in leadership and resilience to all highly functioning professionals. She is on the faculty of several medical executive programs throughout Canada and the US, including executive MBA (Masters of Business Administration), MMM (Masters of Medical Management), and MHA (Masters of Health Administration) programs. Her areas of interest and expertise include topics in leadership and resiliency, and she offers in-class education and personalized coaching.
Woman Leaders
Dr. Gautam has thirty years of experience and expertise in working with women professionals, not to mention her own personal experience! She understands that women leaders have unique challenges, unique leadership styles, and unique paths to success. She has served as the President of the Federation of Medical Women of Canada, and has been a key member of the Canadian Women in Medicine, Medical Women International Association, Women’s Executive Network, and the Women’s Business Network. Her work to develop, mentor, support, and sponsor women leaders has been recognized by awards from the Women’s Executive Network, the Women’s Business Network and the Canadian Medical Association. She has designed and developed, and serves as the Medical Director of the highly rated 6-day Momentum: A leadership retreat for women in medicine. In 2019, she founded the non-profit network, the Canadian Think Tank for Women in Medicine, to promote women leaders in medicine. She has successfully worked with women professionals in other professions, including allied health professions, law and business, to develop and optimize leadership skills.
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