Well-Being & Professional Fulfillment

Faculty Affairs aims to cultivate a culture of well-being by developing a strategic vision and approach to create an environment that offers holistic support, fosters positive relationships and promotes healthy habits and resiliency, as well as improve the well-being and professional fulfillment of faculty across the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) Well-Being Initiatives

Discover well-being initiatives within the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University, which are aimed at cultivating a supportive environment.

FHS Well-Being Collaborative

The FHS Well-Being Collaborative is a dedicated group of leaders and individuals representing diverse backgrounds and roles across the Faculty, McMaster University, affiliated hospitals and the community. Committed to fostering a culture of well-being and professional fulfillment, the collaborative works to develop and implement strategies, initiatives and resources that address the holistic needs of faculty, staff and learners. Through consultation, collaboration and resource development, the group aims to raise awareness, provide guidance and facilitate positive change within FHS and beyond, recognizing the interconnectedness of well-being with broader organizational goals and initiatives.

Community of Practice (CoP) for Faculty Well-Being Leads

The CoP for Faculty Well-Being Leads is a crucial initiative aimed at enhancing faculty well-being and professional fulfillment organization-wide. Through collaborative engagement and capacity-building, the CoP provides a coordinated approach to address well-being challenges within departments, schools or programs, fostering system-level culture transformation and empowering individuals to make a positive impact at their local level.