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ForwardHealthy Living Program for Healthcare Professionals 2026
Course Directors - Donald D. Hensrud, MD, MS, and David Raslau, MD, MPH
Based on Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program, this experiential program is designed to help people make beneficial lifestyle behavior changes. In this course, attendees learn about lifestyle medicine, and actively participate in classes designed to help create an individualized wellness plan. Learning in this personal manner helps participants counsel patients on making these same healthy behavior changes.
A published study of the impact of the program has shown that there was a significant improvement in management of stress, levels of energy at work and home, and burnout in attendees that persisted for six months post program. Confidence to follow a healthy diet was significantly improved, frequency of continuing to lead an active lifestyle increased, and confidence to counsel patients on healthy lifestyle significantly increased.
Celebrating 10 Years of Healthy Living Program for Physicians and Healthcare Professionals! (2016 - 2026)
2026 Sessions
April 9 - 11, 2026
June 25 - 27, 2026
August 20 - 22, 2026
December 3 - 5, 2026
| Registration Fees | |
|---|---|
| MD, DO, PhD | $3,000 |
| Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Nurse, Resident, Fellow, Allied Health Professional, Retiree | $2,750 |
Target Audience
Targeted audience includes healthcare professionals practicing in internal medicine, primary care, preventive medicine, concierge medicine, cardiovascular medicine, and endocrinology. In addition, healthcare professionals in all specialties may find the information and experience beneficial.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Recognize the relationship between health behaviors, chronic disease, and quality of life
- Assess participants using their own wellness assessment
- Employ wellness concepts in participants' own lives
- Select appropriate tools to track health behaviors
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.
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Healthy Living Program for Healthcare Professionals 2026 |
Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center- Rochester, MN |
All Sessions are in Central Time |
Day One- THURSDAY
7:00 am | Registration | ||
| 7:10 -7:25 am | Breakfast/Announcements | ||
7:25 – 8:00 am | Course Overview | ||
8:00 – 8:45 am | Wellness Coaching | ||
| 8:45 – 8:50 am | Transition | ||
8:50 am- 12:00 pm | Optimized Assessments **Locker rooms are available on the 5th floor to change into comfortable workout apparel.
| 8:50 - 9:40 am - HLP Philosophy on Nutrition 9:40 - 10:10 am - Alcohol: Is it Safe in Moderation? 10:10 – 10:30 am - Break 10:30 am - 12:00 pm - Burnout and HLP Philosophy on Resiliency | |
| 12:00 – 2:05 pm | Transition | ||
12:05 – 12:55 pm | Lunch Presentation: Healthy Sleep | ||
| 12:55 – 1:00 pm | Transition | ||
1:00 – 4:10 pm | 1:00 – 2:30 pm - Burnout and HLP Philosophy on Resiliency 2:30 – 2:50 pm - Break 2:50 – 3:20 pm - Alcohol, Is it Safe in Moderation? 3:20 - 4:10 pm - HLP Philosophy on Nutrition | Optimized Assessments **Locker rooms are available on the 5th floor to change into comfortable workout apparel.
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| 4:10 – 4:15 pm | Transition | ||
4:15 – 5:00 pm | Realistic Nutrition Change- Strategies for Patients and Healthcare Professionals | ||
5:00 pm | ADJOURN – End of Day One | ||
Day Two- FRIDAY
7:30 - 8:15 am | Experiential Pilates (all-levels class, no experience necessary) | ||
| 8:15 – 8:30 am | Transition and Pick Up Breakfast | ||
8:30 - 9:20 am | Breakfast Talk: HLP Philosophy on Physical Activity | ||
| 9:20 – 9:25 am | Transition | ||
9:25 - 11:30 am | Review Assessment Results Wellness Coaching - Session 2 Personal time until 11:30 am | 9:25 - 10:15 am - NEAT: Sit Less, Move More 10:15 - 10:30 am - Break 10:30 - 11:30 am - HLP Physical Activity Guided Resistance and Cardio | |
| 11:30 – 11:35 am | Transition | ||
11:35 am – 12:35 pm | Lunch: Cooking Well Jennifer A. Welper, CEC | ||
| 12:35 – 1:00 pm | Meal Break | ||
1:00 – 1:50 pm | Taking Care of Ourselves | ||
| 1:50 – 1:55 pm | Transition | ||
1:55 – 4:00 pm | 1:55 – 2:45 pm - NEAT: Sit Less, Move More 2:45 – 3:00 pm - Break 3:00 – 4:00 pm - HLP Physical Activity Guided Resistance and Cardio | Review Assessment Results Wellness Coaching - Session 2 Personal Time until 4:00 pm | |
| 4:00 – 4:05 pm | Transition | ||
4:05 – 4:55 pm | Tools and Tracking | ||
4:55 pm | ADJOURN – End of Day Two | ||
Day Three- SATURDAY
7:30 - 8:15 am | Experiential Sunrise Yoga (All-levels class, no experience necessary) |
8:15 – 8:30 am | Pick Up Breakfast |
8:30 - 9:15 am | Breakfast Talk: Individualized Wellness: Energy, Motivation, and Behavior Change Maria Benzo, MD; David Raslau, MD, MPH |
9:15 – 10:05 am | Weight Loss: Eat Less, Exercise More, but How? Part 1 |
| 10:05 – 10:20 am | Break |
10:20 – 11:10 am | Weight Loss: Eat Less, Exercise More, but How? Part 2 Warren G. Thompson, MD |
11:10 – 11:55 am | ACT Mindfully Roberto P. Benzo, MD, MS |
| 11:55 am - 12:10 pm | Break |
12:10 – 1:00 pm | Lunch Talk: Nutrition Controversies |
1:00 – 1:30 pm | Social Support and Social Networks Matthew M. Clark, PhD, LP |
1:30 – 2:00 pm | Making Wellness Work for You and Your Patients Matthew M. Clark, PhD, LP Donald D. Hensrud, MD, MS David Raslau, MD, MPH |
2:00 pm | ADJOURN – End of Day Three |
City of Rochester Parking Options - City ramps and meters are free on the weekends (Saturday)
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All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Travel
Book your Rejuvenate Spa appointment online before you arrive to ensure best availability of your desired services.
Information about Rejuvenate Spa is provided as a courtesy for those who may be interested in their services. This offering is optional and not included in the registration fee.
| Course Directors | |
|---|---|
| Donald Hensrud, MD, MS, MPH | David Raslau, MD, MPH |
| Faculty | |
|---|---|
| Chris Armstrong, C-IAYT, E-RYT500 | Greg Couser, MD, MPH |
| Maria Benzo, MD | Jason Ewoldt, RDN LD |
| Roberto Benzo, MD, MS | Mithri Junna, MD |
| Amy Charland, NBC-HWC | Thomas Rieck, CSCS, CRAT |
| Matthew Clark, PhD, LP | Jennifer Welper, CEC |
| Healthy Living Program Wellness Coaches | Healthy Living Program Exercise Specialists |
| Healthy Living Program Physical Therapists | |
Program Support: email the team at rstgimcme@mayo.edu
Deb Blomberg, MBA, CME Program Manager
Sheila Terrill, CME Education Specialist
Jennifer Lee, Healthy Living Program Manager
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.
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 21.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
MOC Statement
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 21.50 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
AAFP
Pending Statement Prior to AAFP Credit Approval
CME providers may use the following statement prior to receiving official notification of AAFP credit determination, but only after an application for AAFP credit has been received by the AAFP for review:
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.
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
- 21.50 ABIM - Medical Knowledge
- 21.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 21.50 Attendance
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