Community Bulletin Board
The Well Doc Initiative Community Bulletin Board is a place to share information about upcoming physician wellness related events as well as research studies currently open to recruitment.
All postings will be reviewed by The Well Doc Initiative Leadership for their relevancy to physician wellness and applicability to Canadian physicians, residents, and medical students. Please submit your posting early and allow at least one week for your submission to be reviewed.
For-profit events will not be posted, nor will research studies without formal Research Ethics Board approval or exemption (in the case of quality improvement work).
Once posted, event listings will remain on the website for up to one week past the event date. Research studies will be posted for a maximum of 6 weeks.
Events
For:
Physicians, Residents, Medical Students
Federation of Medical Women of Canada’s 2026 Conference and AGM
Federation of Medical Women of Canada
September 17 - 19, 2026
Westin Hotel, Downtown
Edmonton, Alberta
The conference brings together a dynamic community of physician leaders from across Canada, the United States, and beyond. This dual designation creates a uniquely visible and influential forum for advancing the role of women physicians in shaping the future of healthcare. The theme of this year’s conference is “Beyond One Identity: Women Physicians Shaping the Future.”
Cost:
$270 – 1,100 CAD
For:
Physician Leaders
Physician Well-Being Director Course: Design and Lead Well-being at the Unit Level
Stanford Medicine
Tuesdays from October 13 to November 17, 2026
3:00 pm – 5:30 pm MT
Virtual
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).
Cost:
$850 USD (includes 6 live, interactive virtual sessions with Stanford Medicine faculty, access to key foundational research and articles, and networking opportunities)
For:
Physicians, Residents, Medical Students
American Conference on Physician Health 2027
American Medical Association, Mayo Clinic, and
Stanford Medicine
October 14 – 16, 2027
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
National Harbor, Maryland, USA
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.
Cost:
$249 - $1,599 USD
For:
Physicians, Residents, Medical Students
International Conference on Physician Health 2026
British Medical Association, American Medical Association, and Canadian Medical Association
September 28 – 30, 2026
London, UK
The International Conference on Physician Health 2026 (ICPH 2026), co-hosted by the British, American, and Canadian Medical Associations, aims to support doctors in creating better working environments for themselves and their colleagues. This conference will provide a forum for practitioners and researchers to present innovative methods and support systems, educational programs, and recent research findings in the area of physician and medical student health. The conference theme is “From Insight to Impact: Sustainable Strategies for a Healthy and Fulfilling Medical Career,” and the program will include inspirational keynote presentations, themed presentation streams, interactive workshop sessions, and engaging social events.
Cost:
£300 - £990
For:
Physicians, Residents, Medical Students
Well-Being for Doctors International Conference 2026
PROEvents International
November 14 – 16, 2026
Palacio de Congresos
Valencia, Spain
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.
Cost:
€399 - €1,199
Physician Well-Being Index (WBI)
Your well-being matters
Practicing medicine in today’s healthcare environment is challenging. The stress can take a toll on your well-being, particularly when dealing with medico-legal events.
CMPA is pleased to bring you the Physician Well-Being Index (WBI) in French and English.
Validated by the Mayo Clinic, this quick, user-friendly assessment tool allows you to accurately measure your well-being.
Why use the Physician Well-Being Index
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Quick and easy: The assessment takes under 2 minutes
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Monitor your progress: Track changes to your well-being over time and compare your results to peers
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Access resources: Be directed to province / territory specific wellness resources
You can access the WBI through the CMPA website (CMPA - Physician support and wellness). Your CMPA credentials will be needed to access the tool, as a way to restrict our access to physicians working in Canada so as to preserve data integrity. However, once you access the WBI site, which is completely separate from CMPA, CMPA has no visibility on individual answers. CMPA only receives aggregate data, and therefore your answers are completely anonymous.
Questions? Contact the Physician Wellness and Support Department at CMPA at wbi@cmpa.org
Research Studies/QI Projects
If you have a physician wellness research study or Quality Improvement project, submit it here.
