Supporting Joy in Medicine
Miraval Arizona April 12-14, 2026
An intentional pause for physicians who do it all.
This retreat is for physicians who are ready to step out of survival mode and into a clearer, more joyful and sustainable way of living — in medicine and in life.
You are in the right place. You belong here.
WAITLIST
Clarity about what you truly want next–in your work, your life, and in this new season.
A grounded reconnection with yourself and with what matters most.
A renewed sense of possibility–knowing that you can make meaningful changes without guilt, pressure or perfection.
A steadier breath and a clearer mind, after three days of warm desert light, rest, reflection and genuine human connection.
The confidence to return home aligned, supported, and ready to live and work in a way that honors your well-being.
8:30-9:00 am: Welcome & Orientation
9:00-12:00 pm: Physician Wellness Workshop
2:00-4:00 pm: Small Group Coaching
7:00-8:30 pm: Group Meeting at the Kiva
8:00-8:30 am: Morning Meditation
-Catalina Lawn
9:00-12:00 pm: Physician Wellness Workshop
2:00-4:00 pm: Small Group Coaching
7:00-8:30 pm: Group Discussion
8:00-8:30 am: Morning Meditation
-Catalina Lawn
9:00 – 12:00 pm: Physician Wellness Workshop
1:00 pm: Adjourn
Miraval Resort and Spa in Tucson, AZ. You can learn more at their website: Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa | Tucson Luxury Wellness Retreat (miravalresorts.com)
To book a room please call 1.800.232.3969.
OR
Book online HERE.
https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/TUSOB/G-IPW5
Mention the Institute for Physician Wellness 2026 Spring Retreat to get our group rate.
A 50% down payment will be due at reservation with the balance due upon check-out.
To get the group discount, all reservations must be made before February 12, 2026. After that date, standard room rates will apply based on Miraval availability.
A reminder: space is limited for this exclusive gathering and registration will fill fast. Don’t delay in reserving your room!
Yes! All guests will be booked as single occupants until the share has been added to the room reservation. When sharing a room, the name of the person sharing should be provided so Miraval can note the reservation to allow another person to add themselves to the room. Once the deposit has been received for the share, the first person booking will receive a new confirmation with the adjusted rate for the double occupancy.
You can book your spa services and other activities 6 week prior to your arrival by calling 855.294.8832 or emailing experience planners at group.experienceplanning@miravalresorts.com
All transportation needs to be booked one week minimum prior to arrival. A good time to arrange transportation from the Tucson Airport is when you are communicating with the Group Coordinators are booking services. Call 855.294.8832.
To arrange for transportation other than to and from the Tucson International Airport, all guests can contact our transportation department to arrange private transportation for a fee
The retreat cost does not include accommodations, fees and taxes.
Miraval rates for this retreat are $624 per person per night for a single occupancy room.
A double occupancy room is $524 per person per night.
In addition to the package rate and taxes, a 25% Resort Amenity Charge will be added to your package rate which includes:
Retreat registration does not include accommodations at Miraval Tucson, fees and taxes, alcoholic beverages, personal purchases, massages or other healing arts treatments and experiences, or other travel expenses.
Yes. We ask that all retreat participants stay at Miraval to support the full experience.
No. Although the majority of participants are typically women, physicians of all genders are welcome at the retreat.
The retreat is designed to for medical doctors with an MD/DO degree or its equivalent.
Every physician knows about dressing up for medical conferences. We do things differently at the retreat. Informal attire is entirely appropriate. We encourage physicians to dress comfortably to allow them to move between classroom and other activities without difficulty.
Physician Wellness Retreat: Supporting Joy in Medicine
This multi-day educational retreat provides physicians with a structured opportunity to examine contributors to professional burnout and to learn evidence-informed strategies to support sustainable well-being in clinical practice. Through a combination of didactic sessions, facilitated reflection, experiential learning, and peer discussion, participants will explore the relationship between physician well-being, professional fulfillment, and quality of patient care.
The program addresses known drivers of physician distress and introduces practical approaches including mindfulness-based skills, boundary-setting frameworks, values clarification, and strategies to enhance professional alignment. Participants will develop individualized action plans designed to support ongoing behavior change after the retreat.
By strengthening physician well-being and reducing burnout risk factors, this activity aims to support improved patient care through enhanced empathy, communication, clinical decision-making, and presence in the physician–patient relationship.
Target Audience
This educational activity is designed for practicing physicians of all specialties who are seeking evidence-informed strategies to reduce burnout risk, enhance professional well-being, and strengthen alignment between personal values and clinical practice.
Learning Objectives
Criteria for Success
A certificate of completion will be awarded based on the participant’s attendance and completion of the online evaluation/claim credit form. If you have questions about this CE activity, please contact AKH Inc at tbrignoni@akhcme.com.
Commercial Support
There is no commercial support for this activity.
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and The Institute for Physician Wellness. AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical
Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this live activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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 evet 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.
Miraval is a separate entity form The Institute for Physician Wellness and has a separate cancellation policy. The Institute for Physician Wellness is not responsible for fees or charges associated to your cancellation at Miraval Resort and Spa. Please visit their website for more information on this policy
Yes! Life happens and each year participants are relieved to have purchased it. We highly recommend it.
This retreat is intentionally small with only 10 spots available.
Your registration secures your place and gives you first access to Miraval room bookings.
$4995
Kathy Stepien, MD, FAAP
Physician, Coach, Speaker
Kathy is a board-certified pediatrician in active practice and founding director of the Institute for Physician Wellness. Since 2016, she has supported thousands of physicians through her retreats, coaching, speaking, and classes. When she is not working, you can find her out hiking with friends, family and her adorable Golden Retriever.
