Jesse Ehrenfeld
Professor of anesthesiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin and former president of the American Medical Association, currently serving as Global Chief Medical Officer for AIDOC; contributor to research and commentary on physician mental health and health system policy.
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Feb 9, 2026 • 12min
Continuing the Conversation: Why Barriers Persist in Physician Mental Health Care
Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld, anesthesiology professor and former AMA president now serving as Global Chief Medical Officer at AIDOC, discusses why physicians avoid mental health care. He explores licensing and credentialing questions that deter help. He outlines confidentiality concerns and practical fixes like opt-out check‑ins and third‑party telehealth. He frames clinician mental health as a system-level public health issue.
Nov 16, 2025 • 1h 3min
Episode 321: Reducing Barriers to Mental Health Care for Physicians with Drs. Saddawi-Konefka, Ehrenfeld and Moutier
In this discussion, Dr. Dan Saddawi-Konefka, an anesthesiologist and president of the Emotional PPE Project, along with Dr. Christine U. Moutier from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld, a public health advocate, explore critical barriers to mental health care for physicians. They delve into unique challenges faced by medical professionals, the stigma surrounding help-seeking, and practical strategies to foster a supportive environment. The conversation emphasizes the importance of addressing mental health to protect both clinicians and patient care.
