Championing peer support
Unique in Canada, the Peers for Peers program at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry provides one-on-one support for clinical faculty, building on mounting evidence that conversations with peers enhance wellness and build resilience.
Dr. Michele Weir is one of six faculty leaders serving as champions and Wellbeing Leads for the Peers for Peers program. Learn about her experiences providing emotional support and resources to clinical colleagues across the School.
Dr. Michele Weir
Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
"Giving back and contributing gives me purpose and meaning in a difficult time. I felt that this was an opportunity to provide support, compassion, care and connection to my team."
Dr. Michele Weir is a Professor and pathologist at London Health Sciences Centre. She serves as a Wellbeing Lead with the Peers for Peers program at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, providing emotional support and resources to clinical colleagues in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
"The pandemic has shaped all of us and impacted everyone differently. Some people experience resilience and strength, others experience distress, and many experience periods of resilience and distress in waves. I also see courage, bravery, altruism, a sense of purpose, gratitude, compassion, caring and connection to balance out the negative feelings.
Peers for Peers speaks to caring about providers’ well-being and wellness as humans, it shows that we are seen, heard and valued."
