Emile Mike Boutin, EdD, ACC
Assistant Dean for Faculty and Student Success
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Mike Boutin, EdD, ACC, is Assistant Dean for Faculty and Student Success in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at the MGH Institute of Health in Charlestown, MA. In his role, he coordinates and provides student and faculty support around a host of issues, with a focus on the development of soft skills. He is a trained Balint facilitator and has implemented the Balint method across many programs throughout the IHP. Mike is a ICF-certified ACC-level executive coach. He is a frequent speaker and workshop presenter.

Presenting at the Nexus Summit:

Burnout among health professions educators and leaders is prevalent due to increasingly heavy workloads, administrative demands, and emotional strain. Studies indicate high rates of burnout, which impact teaching quality and faculty retention (American Psychological Association, 2024). Addressing support systems and emotional well-being are crucial ingredients for mitigating burnout's adverse effects on educators and their learners—our future healthcare professionals. Using trained facilitators, Balint groups are small, structured, psychologically safe gatherings centered on humanistic…