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ForwardMeaning and Medicine 2026
This course offers Live (in-person) only attendance.
October 15 - 17, 2026 - The Couer d'Alene Resort - Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Course Directors: Shelley S. Noland, M.D., and Jon C. Tilburt, M.D.
Meaning and Medicine is an immersive continuing medical education experience designed to rejuvenate and inspire your sense of purpose in medicine. This year’s conference subtitle – Sanctuary, Renewal, Growth – expresses both a need and intention. Busy physicians need deliberate spaces for reflection, extended conversation, rest and refreshment. That can start by taking the effort to get away (sanctuary), and then deliberately engaging nature, art, activities and other inefficient facets of our shared humanity (renewal) so that the possibility to rediscover joy and fulfillment in work or to have the courage to find them elsewhere. Whether you're feeling burned out, considering a career shift, or simply seeking renewal, this retreat is tailored for you in an unforgettable, bucolic setting. Each day offers opportunities to talk, listen, reflect, and think deeply in a breathtaking, casual environment all while earning continuing medical education credit hours.
In beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, you’ll connect with faculty and embrace a transformative journey that will send you into the end of 2026 with fresh perspective and empower concrete life change in 2027.
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| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $1,350 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $1,250 |
Target Audience
This course is designed for physicians.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Review the state of the science regarding physician burnout.
- Assess the stories of other physicians who have struggled with their sense of meaning in their career.
- Apply tools to foster deeper reflection about the meaning of one’s career in medicine.
- Construct behavior change goals to find renewal in the practice of medicine.
- Identify professional support networks that can aid in overcoming burnout.
- Assess the role of mentorship in enhancing meaning and resilience in medical practice.
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Meaning and Medicine 2026: Sanctuary, Renewal, Growth | |
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho | |
Day 1: Sanctuary | |
6:40 AM | Morning Movement Education |
7:20 AM | Registration, Breakfast & Exhibits |
8:00 AM | Introduction: Welcome, Overview, & Shared Norms |
8:20 AM | Searching for Sanctuary in a Medical Life |
9:00 AM | Medicine's Meaning Crisis |
9:40 AM | Waking Up: Reflections of a Mid-Career Surgeon |
10:20 AM | Refreshment Break and Exhibits |
10:40 AM | Experiential Breakout Sessions (concurrent) |
| Kung Fu ABC’s - Finding the Flow in Every Moment |
Pre-Registration Required | Authors Roundtable: Read, Write, Listen, Respond: Celebrate Physician Craft |
| Faith, Family, and Partnership |
| Medicine on the Screen |
12:00 PM | Boxed Lunch Pick-Up |
12:15 PM | Experiential Breakout Debrief: What Was It Like? Small Group Report |
12:40 PM | Well-Being State of the Science: Why We Need Well-Being |
1:20 PM | Adjourn |
1:30 PM | Fun - Meet in Lobby with Activity Champion |
7:30 PM | Optional Evening Activity - Film Night |
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Day 2: Renewal | |
6:40 AM | Morning Movement Education |
7:20 AM | Breakfast & Exhibits |
8:00 AM | Day 2 Introduction: Day 1 Debrief, Reminder of Shared Norms |
8:10 AM | In Search of Flow: Being and Doing in Surgical Practice |
8:50 AM | Renewal 101: Novice Meditation for Practicing Professional |
9:30 AM | Break and Exhibits |
9:40 AM | Experiential Breakout Sessions (concurrent) |
| Logo Therapy: An Introduction |
| Name and Reframe Your Junk: A Flash Writing Workshop |
| Women in Healthcare: Human Beings (Not Just Doings) |
| Epic Recovery – An EHR Punching Bage Experience |
11:00 AM | Experiential Breakout Session Small Group Discussion |
11:40 AM | The Good Surgeon |
12:20 PM | Day 2 Reminders & Adjourn |
12:30 PM | Optional Non-CME Product Theatre Lunch |
1:40 PM | Fun - Meet in Lobby with Activity Champion |
5:30 PM | Board the Coeur d'Alene Boat (pre-registration required) |
6:00 PM | Dinner Cruise |
8:15 PM | S’mores and Sing Along |
Day 3: Growth | |
6:40 AM | Morning Movement Education |
7:20 AM | Breakfast with Small Group Topical Discussion |
8:00 AM | Day 3 Introduction: Day 2 Debrief, Shared Norms, Evaluation Reminder |
8:15 AM | Get at Least One “D”: Drama, Development, and DBT |
9:00 AM | Experiential Art (Data Physicalization) |
9:40 AM | Small Group Exercise & Discussion |
10:20 AM | Break and Exhibits |
10:40 AM | Moving Toward Meaning in Work and in Life: A Conversation |
11:20 AM | Purpose Plenary: Flourishing in a Medical Life (or at least trying) |
12:00 AM | Wrap-Up & Evaluation Reminder |
12:10 PM | Adjourn |
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
A block of guest rooms is open and ready for reservations. Guests’ reservations can be made individually through the venue Reservations Department by calling 888-965-6542, 7 days a week, 8am-8pm PST.
The contracted guestroom block release date is 9/13/26. After this date, any unreserved rooms will be released back into the general inventory, but the hotel will honor the discounted rate of $250/night based on availability. All reservations are required to pay 1-night room, tax & surcharge at the time of booking. Reservation Link
Course Directors
Jon C. Tilburt, M.D.
Shelley S. Noland, M.D.
Planning Committee
Katherine Kough
Mayo Faculty
Andrea N. Leep Hunderfund, M.D., M.H.P.E.
Anna Akridge
Colin P. West, M.D., Ph.D.
Cory Ingram, M.D.
David Etzioni
Debbie Fuerher M.A., L.P.C.C.
Ellen C. Meltzer, M.D.
Heather E. Fields, M.D.
Ian F. Parney, M.D., Ph.D.
Jyoti Patel, M.D.
Kevin J. Whitford, M.D., M.S.
Mazie Tsang, M.D.
Roberto P. Benzo, M.D., M.S.
Shah D. Palak, M.D., M.P.H.
Shiri Etzioni, M.D.
Guest Faculty
Ryan Antiel, M.D., M.S. - Duke
Tom Moore - Sense of Purpose Communications
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 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.
Credit Statements(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
| Session | Day | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Session | Thursday | 5.25 |
| Friday | 4.75 | |
| Saturday | 4.75 | |
| Total - General Session | 14.75 | |
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 14.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 14.75 Attendance
Thank you for your interest in Meaning and Medicine 2026. This course is currently in the early planning stages. If you’d like to be notified when opportunities become available, please add your name to our Notify Me list. Signing up to be notified will ensure that you receive an email when exhibitor information is available. No additional information is available until then.
To see the course fee, please log in or create an account
| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $1,350 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $1,250 |
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Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which all individuals are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
Every effort will be made to accommodate dietary requirements; however, some requests may not be feasible based on venue kitchen capabilities. Attendees will be contacted in advance if a dietary restriction cannot be fulfilled.
The Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development strives for fully accessible learning experiences. If you anticipate any barriers while attending this course, please reach out to the course coordinator who will be in touch with all registrants. If you need disability-related accommodations, please contact the Office of Wellness and Academic Support – Disability Access Services at MCCMS.DS@mayo.edu.
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