“Having Support at Work ‘Is Different’ and Important”: A Qualitative Study of Virtual Peer Discussion Groups With Medical School Faculty

Benefits of peer discussion groups include deeper connections at work, reduced isolation, safe sharing, and exchange of information on self-care. Connection and balancing structure and autonomy were important to engagement. Virtual modalities were viewed as feasible, convenient, and conducive to connection. This article highlights the benefits and convenience of virtual peer-led discussion groups for medical school clinical faculty and provides evidence for content development of these programs.