In 1978, the Tennessee Medical Association (TMA) Board of Trustees established a committee for the purpose of offering professional assistance to physicians suffering from chemical dependences, mental or emotional illness. In 1992, the TMA transferred oversight and management of the program to the Tennessee Medical Foundation (TMF).*
The Physician's Health Program was originally staffed by Dr. Bill Anderson and other volunteer physicians throughout Tennessee. The first full-time Medical Director, David T. Dodd, M.D., was hired in 1984. His vision and dedication to helping troubled physicians laid the foundation for the Physician's Health Program.
Today, under the leadership of Roland W. Gray, M.D., the TMF Physician's Health Program continues to provide confidential care with expertise and resources. These services are provided without charge.
*The Tennessee Medical Foundation is a 501(c) (3) organization.
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