The American Academy of Family Physicians recently recognized and celebrated Dr. Kelsey Davis-Humes’ successful completion of the Leading Physician Well-being Certificate Program (LPW). Dr. Davis-Humes is the Chief of Staff at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, MO. Dr. Davis-Humes is a Family Medicine Physician at Scotland County Hospital and Clinics. She sees patients of all ages at Memphis Medical Services and Wyaconda Medical Services. She provides OB care to expectant mothers and delivers babies at the Scotland County Hospital Women’s Center.
The LPW Certificate Program is a 10-month leadership development experience designed specifically for physicians who are committed to advancing well-being and leading transformative change within their organizations. Through immersive learning, peer collaboration, and expert coaching, scholars gain essential skills in leadership, organizational culture change, and performance improvement with a strong focus on improving physician well-being and reducing burnout.
Dr. Davis-Humes’ successful participation is a powerful reflection of both her personal commitment to leadership and Scotland County Hospital’s investment in a culture of well-being and resilience.
As a graduate of the LPW Certificate Program, Dr. Davis-Humes is now more equipped to:
-Lead and sustain initiatives that prioritize clinician well-being
-Apply leadership principles to foster a culture of connection, equity, and psychological safety
-Champion system-level changes that reduce burnout and improve patient care
-Serve as a well-being advocate and mentor across departments
Dr. Meagan Weber, CEO, Scotland County Hospital & Clinics said, “We didn’t hesitate to support Dr. Davis-Humes through this important initiative. Her success in completing the program is not only a personal milestone but also an opportunity to further embed well-being as a strategic priority within our hospital and rural health clinics.”
