Framed on the Stanford Model of Occupational Well-Being, this virtual six-week educational series equips leaders with knowledge and tools to advance well-being at the unit level in departments, divisions, practices, sites, and groups. The course is designed as a synchronous, live learning experience on Zoom, with assignments and activities to complete between sessions in a secure learning management system. The course contains didactic presentations, peer-to-peer learning, and individual participant work. The course requires approximately five (5) dedicated hours per week (including session time, prework, homework, and exercises).

This course will serve as an introduction to mindfulness for participants, covering topics such as what is mindfulness, mindfulness of the breath and body, mindfulness of thoughts, mindfulness of beliefs and emotions, wise heart, and everyday mindfulness. There will be opportunities each of the six weeks to practice mindfulness meditation skills to help participants develop or enhance their own mindfulness practice.

This three-day workshop uses tools like appreciative inquiry, narrative medicine, and empathic dialogue to address common clinical challenges we face daily. Participants will share experiences through facilitated storytelling and learn mindfulness-based strategies for managing stress. They will discover that caring for patients and caring for themselves can (and need to) go hand in hand.

Over the course of two and a half inspiring days, attendees will explore strategies to enhance their professional and personal well-being, gain practical tools to support their health and career, and reconnect with what matters most, all while surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Lake Louise in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.

This condensed version of the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada’s main event, the Rural & Remote Medicine Conference, continues to deliver meaningful education, collaboration, and build community in rural and remote regions across Canada.

This conference brings together global leaders across healthcare, policy, and industry. It serves as a platform where evidence, clinical practice, and organizational strategy come together to translate physician well-being into practical, scalable action. Attendees can expect evidence-based approaches to clinician well-being, strategies to strengthen organizational culture, and cross-sector collaboration and practical insights.

Join the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada for three days of inspiration, collaboration, and innovation in beautiful Nova Scotia. From engaging sessions to hands-on workshops and networking with rural healthcare leaders, it provides an opportunity to grow, connect, and shape the future of rural medicine.

A joint scientific conference sponsored by the American Medical Association, Mayo Clinic, and Stanford Medicine that promotes scientific research and discourse on health system infrastructure and actionable steps organizations can take to improve physician well-being. This year’s theme is “Human by design: Driving innovation for a thriving healthcare system” where it explores how human-centered approaches can build an innovative, supportive health system that improves physician satisfaction and delivers better patient care.