The Cumming School of Medicine's (CSM) Centre for Mindfulness and Office of Faculty Development are hosting a free, in-person workshop titled “Introduction to Mindfulness: Navigating Turbulent Times in Medical Education” at the Foothills campus. It is open to health scientists and physicians who want to (re)consider mindfulness in response to today's challenges.

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).

The “Sixth International Meeting on Well being and Performance in Clinical Practice” (WELLMED 6) brings together experts from diverse disciplinary backgrounds in order to present and discuss innovative ways of linking physician wellbeing to patient safety and quality of care. Special emphasis this year will be on integrity and values in healthcare, as well as new models of communication in healthcare, and novel interventions of supporting health professionals in different settings and disciplines.

​

Abstract submissions are now open until October 15, 2025.

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 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.

Join The Canadian Society of Physician Leaders in Montreal on May 15–16, 2026 (pre-conference courses May 13–14) for the Canadian Conference on Physician Leadership, where they will explore how courage and kindness can transform the way we lead in healthcare. Courage empowers leaders to confront uncomfortable truths, challenge the status quo, and make bold decisions, while kindness ensures leadership remains human-centered, inclusive, and compassionate. Attendees can look forward to inspiring keynote speakers, hands-on workshops, and opportunities to connect with physician leaders from across the country, all while gaining practical strategies and fresh perspectives to lead with courage and kindness.

​The College of Family Physicians (CFPC) is hosting the Physician Wellness Retreat, back for the third year! Join them on May 21–24, 2026, for a renewing personal and professional experience. Over the course of three days, participants will learn strategies for improving their professional and personal well-being, gain practical insights to elevate your their health and career, and recharge their energy in the stunning Alberta Rocky Mountains.

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. 

​

Please Note: 

• Registration opens May 2026.

• Call for Abstracts is currently open and is accepted until February 2, 2026.