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ForwardGRIT in Medicine: Growth, Resilience, Inspiration, & Tenacity 2026
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
Course Directors: Anjali Bhagra, M.D., M.B.A. and Susan M. Moeschler, M.D.
November 19 - 21, 2026 - The Broadmoor - Colorado Springs, Colorado
GRIT in Medicine: Growth, Resilience, Inspiration & Tenacity 2026 will empower healthcare professionals with the skills and resources to remove barriers and biases specific to the challenges in healthcare. Through didactic sessions, breakout sessions, and interactive Q&A, leaders in business and healthcare will present evidence-based strategies to promote professional development and enhance personal well-being. Across the nation, a significant number of clinicians are reporting burnout, which can negatively affect patient experience, compliance, and outcomes. This course will address the growing need to advance clinician wellness and development for a balanced and inclusive leadership healthcare team that reflects our community of patients, in order to improve patient care and outcomes
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| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $1,499 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $1,399 |
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe how to enhance effective communication with team members to improve team-based care while managing conflict
- Evaluate the relationship between clinician burnout, well-being, and equity.
- Implement interventions that support professional resilience and wellness.
- Apply practical frameworks to foster an inclusive, balanced, and diverse healthcare team that reflects the communities served.
- Integrate evidence‑based communication and leadership skills.
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.
GRIT in Medicine: Growth, Resilience, Inspiration, & Tenacity 2026 | ||||
The Broadmoor Colorado Springs, CO US | ||||
November 19, 2026, to November 21, 2026 | ||||
MST | ||||
Day 1 | Thursday, November 19, 2026 | |||
6:30 AM | 7:15 AM | Registration & Breakfast | ||
7:15 AM | 7:30 AM | Welcome Announcements | ||
7:30 AM | 8:00 AM | Practical Clinical Leadership Skills into Action | ||
8:00 AM | 8:40 AM | Building Interprofessional Teams in Healthcare | ||
8:40 AM | 9:10 AM | Clinicians’ Role in Patient Experience | ||
9:10 AM | 9:25 AM | Moderated Question & Answer | ||
9:25 AM | 9:45 AM | Refreshment Break & Poster Viewing | ||
9:45 AM | 10:15 AM | System Approach to Change & Innovation | ||
10:15 AM | 10:45 AM | Grit in Citizen Development – (perseverance through AI change) | ||
10:45 AM | 11:00 AM | Moderated Question & Answer | ||
11:00 AM | 11:30 AM | Communication 101, Elevator Pitches – Get yours ready! | ||
11:30 AM | 12:10 PM | Healthcare Quality in the AI Era Jamie N. Bakkum-Gamez, M.D. | ||
12:10 PM | 12:30 PM | Moderated Question & Answer | ||
12:30 PM | 1:00 PM | Working Lunch - grab and go lunch provided | ||
1:00 PM | 3:00 PM | Afternoon workshops - select 2 to attend of the following 3 options | ||
3:00 PM | Adjourn | |||
5:00 PM | 7:00 pm | Join us for our reception and put your Elevator Pitches into practice | ||
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Day 2 | Friday, November 20, 2026 | |||
6:30 AM | 7:30 AM | Breakfast with the Experts | ||
7:30 AM | 8:00 AM | From Burnout to Balance in Medicine | ||
8:00 AM | 8:30AM | EBM for Mental Health | ||
8:30 AM | 8:45 AM | Moderated Question & Answer | ||
8:45 AM | 9:20 AM | Poster Presentations: Stories of GRIT | ||
9:20 AM | 9:55 AM | Communications in Polarizing Environments | ||
9:55 AM | 10:10 AM | Moderated Question & Answer | ||
10:10 AM | 10:25 AM | Refreshment Break & Poster Viewing | ||
10:25 AM | 10:55 AM | Inclusive Leadership | ||
10:55 AM | 11:25 AM | Building your skills (LLIFE model) | ||
11:25 AM | 11:40 AM | Moderated Question & Answer | ||
11:40 AM | 12:10 PM | Managing Adverse experiences & Violence Towards Providers | ||
12:10 PM | 12:30 PM | Book Discussion with author | ||
12:30 PM | 12:45 PM | Moderated Question & Answer | ||
12:45 PM | Adjourn | |||
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Day 3 | Saturday, November 21, 2026 | |||
6:30 AM | 7:30 AM | Breakfast with the Experts | ||
7:30 AM | 8:00 AM | Advocacy as Parent and Clinician | ||
8:00 AM | 8:30 AM | Hidden work of Parenting – how leaders can redistribute invisible labor | ||
8:30 AM | 9:00 AM | Powering through Menopause: Controversies, Guidelines and Practical Tips | ||
9:00 AM | 9:15 AM | Moderated Question & Answer | ||
9:15 AM | 9:45 AM | New Capabilities and Advances in Research and Clinical Practice Through Business Development Opportunities | ||
9:45 AM | 10:00 AM | Moderated Question & Answer | ||
10:00 AM | 10:15 AM | Refreshment Break & Poster Viewing | ||
10:15 AM | 10:45 AM | Physicians as Athletes - Optimizing Career Longevity | ||
10:45 AM | 11:15 AM | TBD | ||
11:15 AM | 11:45 AM | Vaccine controversy- Navigating tough conversations | ||
11:45 AM | 11:55 AM | Moderated Question & Answer | ||
11:55 AM | 12:25 PM | Stories of GRIT: A Cross Generational Perspective | ||
12:25 PM | 12:40 PM | Moderated Question & Answer | ||
12:40 PM | 1:00 PM | Closing Remarks & Course Adjourns | ||
Reserve Early to Secure Your Stay
Our hotel block filled up fast last year, so we encourage you to book early. Click here to reserve your room in the hotel block.
Optional Activities to inform your schedule during your stay:
- Early Bird Aquatics and Yoga are offered daily, complimentary to conference attendees
- Resort and activity shuttle service to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center, The Broadmoor World Arena, and The Broadmoor Seven Falls
- On-site movies and select matinees in The Little Theatre
- Art and History Tours: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 10:30am
- Tennis Round Robins: Fridays at 5:00PM in the Bubble
- Pickleball Round Robins: Fridays at 5:00PM in the Bubble (Spring/Fall/Winter)
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
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 other activity (livestream and online content) for a maximum of 20.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ACHE
By attending the GRIT offered by Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science participants may earn up to 20.00 ACHE Qualifying Education Hours toward initial certification or recertification of the Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) designation.
ACPE
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this educational activity for a maximum of 19.00 ACPE Knowledge-based contact hours. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
UAN Number: JA0000238-0000-26-093-L99-P and JA0000238-0000-26-093-L99-T
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.
| Day | Credits |
|---|---|
| Thursday | 7.75 |
| Friday | 5.75 |
| Saturday | 6.50 |
| Total Available Credits | 20.00 Credits |
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
- 20.00 ACHE
- 19.00 ACPE
- 20.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 20.00 Attendance
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To see the course fee, please log in or create an account
| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $1,499 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $1,399 |
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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.
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