Back by popular demand!
Join us this October as we resume our annualÂ
Physician Wellness Fall Conference!Â
Supporting Joy in Medicine
Rest. Recharge. Learn. Connect. Grow.Â
October 28-30, 2023
At the beautiful Red Mountain Resort and Spa
Join us to experience:
- 3 days to take exquisite care of you
- Interactive presentations and workshops each morning
- Leisurely afternoons, free for you to recharge to your heart’s desire
- Evening group discussions
- A welcoming, fun and supportive community of like-mind physicians
- AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
What is the Schedule?
Saturday, October 28th
7:30 – 8:00 am: Registration
8:00-8:30 am: What Do You Need To Be Well?
–Kathy Stepien, MD
8:30 – 9:30 am: Getting to Know Numbing and Buffering (Part one)
– Kristi Angevine, MD
9:30 – 10:30 am: Why Every High-Functioning Physician Needs A Therapist
– Nicole Battaglioli, MD
10:30 – 11:00 am: Break/snacks
11:00 – 12:30 pm: Moving Mountains-The Power of Movement in Nature to
Reach the Peak of Well-BeingÂ
–Melissa Sundermann, DO, FACOI, DipABLM
4:00- 6:00 pm: Conference Reception
7:00 – 8:30 pm: Group Discussion
Sunday, October 29th
7:00-7:30 am: Morning Mind-Body Care
8:30 – 9:30 am: Getting to Know Numbing and Buffering (Part 2)
–Â Kristi Angevine, MD
9:30 – 10:30 am: Creating Balance and Opportunities in Our Medical Careers
–Â Nicole Swiner, MD
10:30 – 11:00 am:Â Break/snacks
11:00 – 12:30 am: Increasing Your Charting Efficiency to Combat Burnout
–Â Junaid Niazi, MD
2:00 – 4:00 pm: Guided Hike (optional)
7:00 – 8:30 pm: Group discussion
Monday, October 30th​
7:00- 7:30 am: Morning Mind-Body Care
8:30 – 9:30 am: HOW TO BE SELFISH: Protecting Your Time Without Guilt
– Candace Good, MD
9:30 – 10:30 am: What Every Physician Should Know About Restful Sleep and How to Achieve it
–Â Funke Afolabi-Brown, MD
10:30 – 11:00 am: Break/snacks
11:00 – 12:30 pm: Your Life in Medicine: What else is Possible?Â
–Â Kathy Stepien, MD
12:30 – 1:00 pm: Closing
1:00 pm: Adjourn
The discounted rates are:
- Desert Oasis Single Occupancy: $370/night
- Desert Oasis Double Occupancy: $650/night
- Villa Single Occupancy: $450/night
- Villa Double Occupancy: $720/night
*Room rates are subject to a 12.32% room tax.
Accommodations at Red Mountain Resort and Spa include:
- 3 daily meals in the renowned Canyon Breeze Restaurant
- Daily Group Guided Hiking
- Fitness Classes
- Access to walking trails, bicycles, pools, fitness center, walking trails, and labyrinth
- Airport shuttle during scheduled hours
- Unlimited exposure to gorgeous vistas and natural beauty
Have questions? Please e-mail admin@instituteforphysicianwellness.com
What is NOT included with your Conference registration?
Accommodations & Resort Fees. Alcoholic Beverages and Personal Purchases. Massages or Other Healing Arts Treatments & Experiences. Travel Insurance.
Get All The Answers To Your Questions
Red Mountain Resort and Spa
https://www.redmountainresort.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=local_listings
To book a room please call 877-246-4453. Mention the IPW Physician Wellness Fall Conference to get our group rate.
A limited number of rooms have been reserved for a discounted price on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The discounted rates are
- Desert Oasis Single Occupancy: $370/night
- Desert Oasis Double Occupancy: $650/night
- Villa Single Occupancy: $450/night
- Villa Double Occupancy: $720/night
Room rates are subject to a 12.32% room tax.
To get the group discount, all reservations must be made before Friday, September 15th, 2023. After that date, standard room rates will apply based on Red Mountain availability.
Please book your spa services and other activities at least 6 weeks prior to your arrival by calling (435)652-5736.
Check out Red Mountain’s website for details of the best options. https://www.redmountainresort.com/map-and-directions
The Conference speakers are engaging, elite physician leaders and educators from across North America with years of experience in their area of expertise. We bring the best of the best to our Conferences.
No. Although the majority of participants are typically women, people of all genders are welcome at the Conference.
The Conference is designed for medical doctors with an MD or DO degree.
Every physician knows about dressing up for medical conferences. We do things differently here. Informal attire is entirely appropriate. We encourage physicians to dress comfortably to allow them to move between the classroom and other activities without difficulty.
The conference starts early morning on October 28th and ends at 1:00 pm on Monday, October 30th. We recommend arriving on Friday, October 27th. If you are able, it’s always nice to extend you stay before or after the Conference. Discounted room rates are available 2 days before and after by mentioning the IPW Physician Wellness Fall Conference when you make your reservation.
The CME experience for the Physician Wellness Fall Conference is powered by CMEfy – a seamless way for busy clinician learners to discover Internet Point-of-Care Learning opportunities that reward CME credits & more. Learn more about CMEfy at about.cmefy.com/cme-info.
Claiming your CME is easy. Check your email for important links following registration.
Staff at Red Mountain Resort and Spa are glad to assist you with any special needs (ie, physical, dietary, etc). Please contact them in advance at https://www.redmountainresort.com/
IPW Policy: Cancellations made 90 days prior to the event will be refunded the full registration amount minus a nonrefundable $250 processing fee. All cancellations made for any reason after that date are nonrefundable. No exceptions or transfers can be made.
The Institute for Physician Wellness, LLC reserves the right to cancel or postpone any event due to unforeseen circumstances. In the unlikely event of a cancellation or postponement, The Institute for Physician Wellness, LLC will refund the registration fee minus the nonrefundable $250 processing fee, but is not responsible for any other related costs or charges to the participant.
Red Mountain Resort and Spa is a separate entity from The Institute for Physician Wellness and has a separate cancellation policy. The Institute for Physician Wellness is not responsible for fees or charges associated with your cancellation at Red Mountain Resort and Spa. Please visit their website for more information on this policy. https://www.redmountainresort.com/
Your Host
Kathy Stepien, MD, FAAP
Physician, Coach, Leader
Since 2016, the Institute for Physician Wellness has been bringing physicians together to learn, connect, heal and grow.
Dr. Stepien is founding Director of IPW, where she leads retreats, conferences, coaching, and programs to support the well-being of physicians. She is a board-certified Pediatrician in active practice.
When she is not working, you can find her out hiking with her two teenage sons and their pandemic puppy.