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Community Bulletin Board

The Well Doc Canada 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 Canada 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: 

Physician Leaders

Designing and Leading Well-Being at the Unit Level

Stanford Medicine

October 23 – December 4, 2025
Thursdays from 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm PT
Virtual

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.

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, and Medical Students

WELLMED 6

WELLMED

May 13 - 17, 2026
Kastoria, Greece

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.

Cost: 

150 - 1,050 Euros

For: 

Physicians and Residents

Physician Wellness Retreat 2026

The College of Family Physicians

May 21 – 24, 2026

Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge

Kananaskis, Alberta

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.

Cost: 

$595 to $995 CDN

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. 

Please Note: 

  • Registration opens May 2026.

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

Cost: 

TBD

For: 

Physician Leaders

Physician Well-Being Director Course: Design and Lead Well-being at the Unit Level

Stanford Medicine

Thursdays from March 5 – April 9, 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: 

Physician Leaders

Canadian Conference on Physician Leadership 2026: Redefining Leadership through Courage and Kindness

The Canadian Society of Physician Leaders

May 15 – 16, 2026

Montreal, QC

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.

Cost: 

Contact Colleen Galasso for more information by email: colleen@physicianleaders.ca or

phone: 613-369-8322 (please leave a message)

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)

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

  • Quick and easy: The assessment takes under 2 minutes

  • Monitor your progress: Track changes to your well-being over time and compare your results to peers

  • 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.

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