Excellence in Physician Advocacy – Laurie Reynard, MD September 6, 2018 Tag 783 Excellence in Physician Advocacy In recognition of significant contributions toward improving physician health and wellness to physicians in California, this award goes to an individual who displays exceptional dedication to improving the physician experience. Introduction Dr. Reynard is an obstetrician-gynecologist in Santa Monica. She attended Stanford University, where she graduated in 1974 with a B.S. in Medical Microbiology. She received her medical degree from Keck School of Medicine of USC and completed a residency at UCLA Medical Center. She has been in practice for more than 20 years. She was the chair of the of the Physicians Health Committee and she developed numerous initiatives for physician including an Peer Support Program, an online interactive stress and depression screening program and on site coaching and psychological support for physicians. She has been named by her peers as an outstanding physician and received recognition as one of the Super Doctors in Southern California. Criteria for the Excellence in Physician Advocacy Award: Candidates must displays exceptional dedication to improving the physician experience. Candidate must demonstrate passion for improving physician health and wellness through programs or initiatives Candidate must have developed initiatives that raise awareness and support for physician health and wellness