Well-being support when it matters most
Medico-legal events can be incredibly stressful, and you’re not alone in feeling that impact.
We look closely at data, including data from the Physician Well-Being Index, to better understand how these experiences affect our members, so we can offer the right support at the right time.
Here’s what we’re seeing
CMPA members reporting no medico-legal events
64%
Physicians in independent practice are distressed or struggling
41%
Residents and fellows are distressed or struggling
CMPA members reporting medico-legal events*
70%
Physicians in independent practice are distressed or struggling
61%
Residents and fellows are distressed or struggling
Source: Residents and fellows pertains to physicians in post-graduate medical education training, all other physicians are considered to be in independent practice. Physician Well-Being Index. Data current as of January 20, 2026. N= 4322 physicians and 371 residents / fellows.
*Members reporting having had a medico-legal event occurring within the past 12 months.
These numbers confirm what we know: medico-legal events take a real toll on well-being. We understand how challenging these experiences can be, and we’re here to provide tailored, compassionate support when you need it the most.
You don’t have to manage this alone. Support is available
Explore our programs
Wellness Support Program (WSP)
Short-term, one-on-one peer support for members experiencing significant emotional distress related to a medico-legal event.
Learn more
Member Support Program (MSP)
Personalized longitudinal support for members experiencing a pattern of recurring or increasing frequency of medico-legal events.
Learn more
The Physician Well-Being Index helps members measure and track their well-being, and directs them to province/territory-specific resources.
Practical articles on a wide range of physician wellness topics, including navigating difficult patient encounters, coping with a College complaint, and physician health.
More about the WBI
Validated by the Mayo Clinic, this anonymous, web-based tool is designed to:
- Provide you with an effective way to assess your levels of distress in just a few questions.
- Provide you with province/territory specific wellness resources.
- Allow you to compare your scores to peers and track your progress over time.
The WBI is available in both French and English.
Access the WBI
Sign in to your CMPA account, where you can find a link to the WBI.
Access the WBI*
Create your WBI account. If you already have an account with another institution, you still need to create an account through the CMPA portal. This step only needs to be done once, and your accounts will then be linked. Please note that your WBI account will in no way be linked to your CMPA account (refer to CMPA member data privacy section).
CMPA member data privacy
The account you create with WBI belongs to you. We will never be able to identify individual members using the WBI, see personal details from your WBI account, or access individual WBI accounts. We will receive completely anonymous data at the aggregate level only. This aggregate data helps us better understand wellness challenges across the membership and informs how we provide support.
Questions? Contact us at [email protected].
DISCLAIMER: The Well Being Index (WBI) is an online self-assessment wellness tool offered by Corporate Web Services, Inc. (CWS).
Use of WBI is fully voluntary and optional, and governed by the End User License Agreement (EULA) and Privacy Policy.  These are agreements between users and CWS, not the CMPA.  Please be sure to review these documents. You will be able to access these documents once you have clicked on the links/codes provided by CMPA. The CMPA accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage arising from your use of the tool, including related to the transfer of personal information to the United States or the unauthorized or inadvertent disclosure of personal information.
CWS may disclose to CMPA and other parties de-identified and aggregated results as outlined in the EULA and Privacy Policy.  By providing your personal information via the tool, you agree to the CMPA’s collection and use of such de-identified and aggregated information.
All content, results, materials, opinions and statements provided by CWS are solely the responsibility of CWS, do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the CMPA and are provided “as is”. Any representation or warranty of or concerning any such materials is strictly between you and CWS.
