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Crowne Plaza, Asheville, NC
Dates: July 23-25, 2025

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Innovate well-being

Join us in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains for the 2025 Joy & Wholeness Summit, a premier event dedicated to advancing the well-being of physicians, APPs, and healthcare teams. This year’s Summit features dynamic plenary sessions, specialty tracks including “Women & Medicine,” “GME,” and “Well-Being Leadership”, and the exciting new “Focus on You” pre-track, designed to align mind, body, and spirit for personal growth.

Resort information can be viewed here!

General Sessions (7/24 & 7/25)

Included with your registration!

The main stage will feature renowned speakers covering essential topics:

Cultivating Psychological Safety of the Frontline by Dr. Dhaval Desai (Emory Healthcare): Discover how to create a culture where team members feel safe to share ideas and concerns, driving better collaboration and outcomes.
Aligning Senior Leaders and Frontline Physicians: It’s Time for a New Approach by Dr. Paul DeChant (Organizational Wellbeing Solutions): Learn practical strategies to repair and strengthen relationships between leadership and frontline clinicians to drive alignment and innovation.
Real-Time Well-Being Metrics in Technology Rollouts by Dr. Xi Hu (Harvard University) and Dr. Heather Schmidt (SSM Health): Explore tools to measure the impact of new technologies and processes on clinician well-being, ensuring positive, sustainable outcomes.
AI and Well-Being Panel at the Summit facilitated by Elisa Arespacochaga, MBA (American Hospital Association): This panel discussion will explore how AI tools, such as DAX Copilot, can streamline administrative tasks and reduce the documentation burden associated with electronic medical records (EMRs). By leveraging AI-driven solutions like DAX Copilot, physicians and clinicians can reclaim valuable time previously spent on notetaking and data entry, allowing them to focus on direct patient care and fostering stronger patient-provider relationships. The discussion will also address the ethical and practical implications of this reclaimed time, emphasizing strategies to avoid filling it with additional patient slots, which could lead to clinician burnout and compromise care quality. Join us as we examine how innovative technologies like DAX Copilot are shaping the future of human-centered healthcare while maintaining a balance between efficiency and empathy.

Breakout Sessions and Workshops (7/24)

Included with your registration.

Dive deeper into specific topics in intimate, hands-on sessions, including:

Wellness Coaching for Clinician Burnout: A Quality Improvement Project by Kelly Hines-Stellisch, DNP, FNP-C: Explore evidence-based coaching techniques that reduce burnout and turnover among emergency APPs and nurses.
Personal Financial Planning Should Not Be a Taboo Subject! by Brian Case, CFP, and Dr. Jerry Schreibstein, MD, FACS, WMCP®: Understand how financial wellness contributes to overall clinician well-being and how to address it effectively.
Peer Support Programs: PACT – Provider & Associate Care Team by Dr. Jennifer Stanley (Ascension Medical Group): Learn how to establish peer support systems to help clinicians recover from challenging workplace events.

Pre-Summit “Focus on You” Session (7/23 AM)

Add-on when you register, $150.

Start your Summit experience with enriching activities focused on personal growth:

Guided Run/Walk: A refreshing and energizing way to prepare for the day.
Stories Heal and Reveal: A Radical Listening and Reflective Writing Workshop by Dr. Marion McCrary, Duke School of Medicine: Learn how storytelling and reflective writing can prevent burnout, enhance team cohesion, and create a sense of belonging.
Self care is Critical care: Can We Harness our Breath to Improve Wellbeing? by Dr. Mrinalina Meesala and Dr. Somya Ramrakhyani, Healing Breaths: Understand the dynamics of improving your energy and reducing clinician stress through evidence based foundational wellness strategies to combat through powerful breathing.

Well-Being Leadership Track 7/23 PM

Included with your registration.

Leadership Development: Beyond the Financial ROI by Dr. Herbert Schumm and Dr. Kevin Hartman: Explore the impact of mindful leadership practices on team morale, engagement, and burnout prevention.

The Interdependence of Leadership and Wellness: Explore how leadership styles directly impact team morale, stress levels, and overall well-being. James McKenna and Dr. Jim Rost share actionable strategies for integrating wellness into leadership practices to enhance productivity, engagement, and workplace culture. This session provides tools to build a resilient, wellness-focused organization.
Negotiating to Self-Advocate to Mitigate Burnout by Sue Padernacht (Ncline Leadership Strategies): Learn collaborative negotiation techniques to empower self-advocacy and foster constructive interpersonal relationships.

Women & Medicine Track 7/23 PM

Included with your registration.

Processing Our Emotions with Grace and Vulnerability by Dr. Arpita De Palma (Thought Work, MD): Learn practical approaches for navigating and addressing emotions in high-pressure environments.

Transform Your Day: 3 Simple Strategies for Stress Management by Dr. Jillian Bybee (Corewell Health): Discover evidence-based techniques, including micromindfulness and self-care prioritization, to regain balance and reduce stress.
Women of Color in Healthcare Leadership: Breaking the Double Glass Ceiling by Dr. Arti Prasad (Hennepin Healthcare): Explore the unique strengths and challenges faced by women of color in healthcare leadership and learn actionable strategies to support and empower women of color in these roles.

Graduate Medical Education (GME) Track 7/23 PM

Included with your registration.

Persuading Residents with Depression to Seek Help: Challenges and Solutions by Dr. Gregory Guldner (HCA Healthcare) and Dr. Jason Siegel (Claremont Graduate University): Explore effective interventions and messaging strategies to support mental health in residents.
Coaching Medical Residents to Cultivate Well-Being by Dr. Hernan Barenboim (KPC & SevenStar): Gain insights into evidence-based coaching techniques to foster emotional intelligence and resilience in medical trainees.

Keynote Presentations

Included with your registration!

Bryan Sexton, PhD

Director of the Duke Center for the Advancement of Well-Being Science

The Science of Bite-Sized Well-Being

(Thursday, 7/24)

Burnout in healthcare is more than a challenge—it’s a crisis affecting patient outcomes, safety, and workforce retention. But what if meaningful improvements in well-being didn’t require massive overhauls? What if small, intentional actions could create real, lasting change?

In this engaging keynote, Dr. J. Bryan Sexton, Director of the Duke Center for the Advancement of Well-Being Science, shares cutting-edge research from NIH-backed randomized controlled trials proving that bite-sized well-being interventions can significantly reduce burnout, improve emotional resilience, and enhance team performance. Attendees will explore the key mechanisms that drive exhaustion and learn practical, evidence-based strategies to recharge, reconnect, and reclaim a sense of purpose—one small step at a time.

Expect eye-opening data and simple, high-impact takeaways you can immediately apply to create a healthier, more sustainable work culture. Whether you’re leading teams or seeking ways to improve your own well-being, this session will provide a science-backed roadmap for meaningful, lasting change.

Kristen Gradney, MHA, RDN, LDN

Chief Wellness Officer of LCMC Health

Revolutionizing Well-Being: From Hard-to-Measure to Impossible to Ignore

(Friday, 7/25)

In this keynote from Kristen Gradney, CWO of LCMC Health, attendees will focus on comprehensive strategies that impact both employees and the organization, highlighting how a well-being culture can become impossible to ignore and essential for long-term success. These strategies played a key role in LCMC Health's direct response to the 2025 New Year's Day attacks in New Orleans, Louisiana, and how the organization (and NOLA community) were able to learn and grow from an unimaginable crisis.

This session will redefine what wellbeing means in medicine, focusing on initiatives with undeniable impact that go beyond ROI; they are felt, seen and viewed as meaningful and invaluable. Attendees will walk away with strategies to plan beyond the here and now to anticipate needs and provide real-time support for teams.

Coalition for Physician Well-Being Joy & Wholeness Summit 2025

July 23-25, 2025

Asheville, NC

Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) and the Coalition for Physician Well-Being. AAEM is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The American Academy of Emergency Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 13 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CME Accreditation Statement

Crowne Plaza

Resort Asheville | Starting at $176/night

Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, sleeping rooms and event space for all guests
Complimentary self-parking for all guests
Complimentary access to Asheville Racquet Club Downtown for all guests
On site Zip Line Center (book on own)

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Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville provides a serene and inspiring backdrop for this year’s summit. Known for its vibrant arts scene, historic architecture, and breathtaking natural beauty, the city offers fantastic activities to enhance your visit.

Top Attractions to Explore During Your Stay:

Biltmore Estate: Experience America’s largest privately-owned home, featuring stunning gardens, a winery, and exquisite architecture.
Blue Ridge Parkway: Take a scenic drive along this picturesque route, offering panoramic mountain views and numerous hiking trails.
Downtown Asheville: Explore a variety of art galleries, boutiques, and farm-to-table restaurants in the city’s vibrant downtown area.
The North Carolina Arboretum: Discover beautifully landscaped gardens and extensive hiking and biking trails.

Upcoming Events in July:

Shindig on the Green: Experience traditional Appalachian music and dance at this free outdoor event held on Saturday evenings in July.
Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands: Explore a juried exhibition of fine crafts by members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, typically held in mid-July.
Love Shine Play Festival: Participate in yoga workshops, music, and community events during this annual festival celebrating health and wellness.

Outdoor Activities:

• Hiking: Explore trails like the Black Balsam Knob and Tennent Mountain Loop for panoramic mountain views.

• Waterfall Tours: Visit nearby waterfalls such as Hooker Falls and Triple Falls for scenic beauty and refreshing swims.

• River Adventures: Enjoy kayaking or paddleboarding on the French Broad River.

Culinary Delights:

Asheville’s culinary scene is renowned for its diversity and quality. Don’t miss dining at local favorites like Neng Jr.’s, an 18-seat restaurant that blends Filipino and Southern cuisines, offering a unique and joyful dining experience.

Attending the Joy & Wholeness Summit in Asheville not only promises professional growth but also an opportunity to immerse yourself in a city rich with culture, natural beauty, and culinary excellence. Whether you’re a returning participant or considering joining for the first time, Asheville offers a memorable backdrop for this transformative event.

Scenic Asheville, NC

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Crowne Plaza, Asheville, NC
Dates: July 23-25, 2025

Pricing

Make Your Case

This customizable letter is designed to help you “make your case” for attending the 2025 Joy & Wholeness Summit. It outlines the event’s key benefits, highlights, and anticipated costs, providing a clear rationale to share with your leadership team. Use it to demonstrate how attending the Summit will enhance your professional development, foster well-being initiatives, and drive positive organizational change.

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