Peer support is about people helping people. Peers are highly valued by colleagues in that they understand the work culture, are easily accessible, and can provide confidential support in a variety of circumstances.

Listen to this on-demand recording of Colleen Schmitt's 2018 webinar on this topic.

• Illustrate ways to effectively promote and praise others
• Understand the advocacy factor and how to use it
• Identify stereotype, grindstone adjectives, and other important flags
• Develop strategic partnerships with colleagues
• Build collaborative relationships
• Search for diversity and inclusion among leadership and faculty search committees

Colleen M. Schmitt, MD, MHS, MASGE