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ForwardOptimizing Potential 2026
This course will be offered Livestream (virtual) only
Course Director - Gregory P. Couser, M.D., M.P.H.
November 6, 2026 - Internet Live Activity - Rochester, Minnesota
Broadcast in Central Time
This livestream burnout CME course helps physicians and healthcare professionals recognize signs of burnout, identify key drivers, and develop practical prevention plans. Led by a preventive and occupational psychiatrist, the course explores work life balance, lifestyle habits, values, goals, and the role of positive support systems.
Course Highlights:
- Convenient half-day session
- Structured reflection and active participation through facilitated prompts
- Guided exploration of values, goals, and work life balance
- Electronic workbook supporting individualized action planning
- Relevant for healthcare providers and healthcare workers across settings
Register by September 20, 2026 for the option to receive a printed workbook.
A printed workbook is available for participants who prefer a physical format for reflection and note-taking ($20). A downloadable PDF and electronic workbook are included with registration.
Target Audience
This course is relevant for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and allied health staff across all specialties in healthcare.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Recognize signs and symptoms of burnout
- Identify key drivers of burnout
- Determine at least one personal action to prevent burnout in one's own practice or life
- Examine how personal values influence choices and behaviors in the context of the effort-reward imbalance model
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.
Optimizing Potential 2026
LIVESTREAM
November 6, 2026
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CST
Presenter: Gregory P. Couser, M.D., M.P.H.
Program Schedule
8:00 a.m. | Introduction and Background on Burnout |
8:30 a.m. | Invincibility |
9:00 a.m. | Secret Identity |
9:45 a.m. | Mental Projection – I |
10:00 a.m. | Break |
10:20 a.m. | Mental Projection – II |
10:45 a.m. | Shapeshifting |
11:20 a.m. | Super Allies |
11:40 a.m. | Questions and Answer Session |
12:00 p.m. | Adjourn |
Broadcast in Central Time
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 Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 3.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 3.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
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.
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
- 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 3.50 ANCC
- 3.50 Attendance
- 3.50 IPCE
Mayo Clinic recognizes these types of educational programs would not be possible without your support; however, Optimizing Potential 2026 is not able to offer any opportunities at this time.
Price
Broadcast in Central Time
Please update your profile to let us know if you have dietary restrictions or access requirements.
To claim credit for livestream participation in this course, learners must view the content during the hours posted for the live activity. This course is not approved for on-demand delivery.
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.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
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