Community Bulletin Board
The Well Doc Alberta 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 Well Doc Alberta Leadership for their relevancy to physician wellness and applicability to Alberta 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
Physicians’ Healing Group
Wednesdays from September 20 – October 25 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm MT
Who is this event for: Physicians
About: Alberta Health Services is offering a weekly facilitated peer-support group for AHS members of the medical staff who self-identify as having experienced trauma or diversity struggles within their workplace settings. This discussion group will be a facilitated space to share experiences and receive support. Discussions will be led by trauma-informed physician co-facilitators, Dr. Ieleen Taylor (Family Physician) and Dr. Monique Jericho (Psychiatrist).
Organization:
American Health Services
Cost: Free
American Conference on Physician Health 2023
October 11 – 13, 2023
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, Palm Desert, California
Who is this event for: Physicians, Residents, Medical Students
About: The 2023 American Conference on Physician Health (ACPH) is a scientific conference sponsored jointly by the American Medical Association, Mayo Clinic, and Stanford University. The overarching goal of this joint scientific conference is to promote scientific research and discourse on the topic of the health care system infrastructure and what organizations can do to help combat burnout and promote well-being.
Organization:
American Medical Association, Mayo Clinic, and Stanford University
Cost: $660 - $1,029 USD
Changing your Self-Criticism to
Self-Compassion
October 18, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm (MT)
Virtual
Who is this event for: Physicians, Residents, Medical Students
About: Many physicians struggle with a harsh inner critic, perfectionism, and over-functioning. Cultivating self-compassion is a proven antidote to these strategies that are no longer helpful. The Alberta Medical Association's (AMA) Physician and Family Support Program is sponsoring an interactive experiential session, led by Dr. Ieleen Taylor MD CCFP, that focuses on learning and practicing techniques for choosing self-encouragement over self-criticism.
Organization:
AMA's Physician and Family Support Program
Cost: Free
Physician Well-Being Director Course: Designing and Leading Well-Being at the Local (Department or Division) Level
Thursdays from October 19 – November 30
Virtual
Who is this event for: Physicians
About: Framed on the Stanford Model of Professional Fulfillment, this virtual six-week educational series equips leaders with knowledge and tools to catalyze changes at the local 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.
Organization:
Stanford Medicine
Cost: Free [Participation in this application-based course is free to those who are accepted. Continuing education credit (15 hours) and/or a certificate of course participation are available to course participants for a fee of $475 USD].
Canadian Conference on Physician Health
November 3, 2023 – November 4, 2023
Hybrid
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
in Montreal, Quebec
and Virtually
Who is this event for: Physicians, Residents, Medical Students
About: The Canadian Conference on Physician Health (CCPH) showcases both research and innovative initiatives addressing issues related to physicians’ health and wellness within the medical training and practice environment, while providing a forum for learners and physicians across the career lifecycle, researchers, educators, administrators, and others to network and promote collaboration within the community.
Organization:
Canadian Medical Association and Quebec Physicians’ Health Program
Cost: $125 - $950 CDN
Resident Wellness Conference 2023:
Making a Break for it –
Care, Choice, and Colleagues
November 9, 2023
Lister Centre, University of Alberta
Who is this event for: Residents
About: The Resident Wellness Conference (RWC) is an AMA’s Physician and Family Support Program sponsored event in collaboration with the Universities of Alberta and Calgary wellness offices, and PARA. This conference aims to provide residents with insights and strategies to enhance their wellness, through exploring and developing practical self-care strategies and techniques.
Organization:
Alberta Medical Association’s Physician and Family Support Program, Universities of Alberta and Calgary wellness offices, PARA
Cost: Free (all registration fees are waived and PFSP provides meals and refreshments)
CMA Monthly Wellness Connection Events
The Canadian Medical Association virtual peer support space, Wellness Connection, provides a virtual, safe space where physicians and medical learners can gather to discuss shared experiences, get support, seek advice, and help each other. Their monthly virtual peer support sessions are available to all physicians and learners in Canada. Led by trained facilitators, sessions cover a range of topics and themes to address critical needs and emerging strategies to support physicians and learners.
Click on the webinar title for more information on the moderator and learning objectives, and to register.
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Mindful disaster planning – a part of self-care - September 28, 2023 at 5:00 pm MT
Research Studies/QI Projects
If you have a physician wellness research study or Quality Improvement project, submit it here.