Faculty Wellness Retreat: Creating a Culture of Wellness in Healthcare
The Office of Faculty Wellness invites all UT Southwestern Faculty to participate in the inaugural Faculty Wellness Retreat, June 9, 2023.
This all-day, in-person event is designed to help academic faculty maximize their own professional fulfillment while operationalizing change in their local healthcare environment. The day will feature interactive workshops, facilitated discussions, and networking opportunities to advance a culture of wellness at UT Southwestern.
Sessions held in person at UT Southwestern's Pegasus Park facility: 3000 Pegasus Park Drive, Dallas, TX 75247. Keynote to provide a virtual option via link below.
Keynote Presentation Co-sponsored by
Children’s Health, Parkland Health, and UT Southwestern
12:30–1:30 p.m.
"Building a Culture of Courage, Collegiality, and Connectedness in Academic Medicine"
Senior Fellow, Institute for Healthcare Improvement
Former Director Leadership and Organization Development, Mayo Clinic
Dr. Swensen is a renowned speaker and expert in leadership and burnout, dedicated to nurturing staff fulfillment. With over 30 years of experience at the Mayo Clinic, he co-led the Professional Burnout Initiative and oversaw the development of thousands of physicians and leaders. As a Senior Fellow of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, his focus is on cultivating joy in work. Dr. Swensen has authored three books and over 200 articles, and has been honored with numerous awards for his contributions to the field. Join us to hear his insights on building camaraderie, agency, and coherence for high-value results in healthcare.
Morning Sessions
8:10–8:50 a.m.
"Why is Personal and Professional Wellness Important in Academic Medicine?"
Susan Matulevicius, M.D., MSCS
Associate Dean of Faculty Wellness
Join us for a thought-provoking lecture on the importance of personal and professional wellness in academic medicine. Led by Dr. Susan Matulevicius, this lecture will explore the impact of wellness on individual fulfillment, patient outcomes, quality, safety, academic productivity, and turnover. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the unique challenges facing healthcare professionals and learn why creating a well culture is essential to achieve the missions of clinical, research, and educational excellence. Whether you're a physician, researcher, or educator, this lecture is a must-attend for anyone wanting to understand the importance of prioritizing their own well-being and championing system-level changes in the workplace to maximize practice efficiency and psychological safety while delivering high-quality care to patients.
9:00–10:15 a.m.
"Professional Wellbeing Optimization: Defining your goals and motivation"
This dynamic and interactive workshop on professional goals and motivation will explore the power of intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation. Led by peer facilitators, this workshop is designed to help healthcare professionals identify and prioritize their professional goals, while gaining a deeper understanding of the internal and external factors that drive motivation. Through interactive exercises and group discussions, participants gain practical strategies for achieving their goals and maintaining motivation over the long term. Whether you're looking to advance your career, enhance your skills, or find greater fulfillment in your work, this workshop is a valuable opportunity to invest in your professional development.
Speaker
Susan Matulevicius, M.D., MSCS
Associate Dean of Faculty Wellness
Table Facilators
Office of Faculty Wellness
Licensed Clinical Social Worker III and Wellness Program Liaison
Associate Professor, Internal Medicine, Rheumatology
Wellness Champion – Department of Medicine
Professor, Internal Medicine & Neurology
Chair Internal Medicine Wellness Committee
Associate Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
PM&R Wellness Champion
UTSW Certified Professional Coach
Professor, Department of Anesthesiology
Director of Faculty Mentoring and Advancement
Director of Faculty Peer Coaching and UTSW Certified Professional Coach
10:15 to 11:15 a.m.
"How They Did It: A Conversation with Faculty Members Who Found Ways to Set Boundaries and Align Their Personal Goals with the Professional Needs"
Join this important conversation about setting boundaries and aligning intrinsically motivated goals with professional needs throughout your career. Led by a diverse panel of clinical educators, clinical scholars, basic science researchers, and administrative faculty leaders, this session will explore the challenges and opportunities of maintaining a healthy work-life balance in healthcare.
From early-career clinicians to senior researchers, participants will gain practical insights and guidance on navigating the various stages of their careers while staying true to their intrinsic motivations and personal values. Through interactive discussions and Q&A, attendees will have the opportunity to learn from peers on different academic tracks and ask questions as these successful faculty members share their experience. Whether you're just starting out or well into your career, this session is a must-attend for anyone seeking to achieve balance, fulfillment, and success in healthcare.
Moderator
Susan Matulevicius, M.D., MSCS
Associate Dean of Faculty Wellness
Panelists
Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UT Southwestern Medical Center’s William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital
2018 Clinical Excellence Institutional Service Award Winner
Assistant Professor
Internal Medicine Cardiology, Clinical Scholar
Associate Program Director of Resident Research, Internal Medicine
Professor, Molecular Biology, Tenure Track
Director, Genetics, Development and Disease (GDD) graduate program
Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine, Division Geographic and Infectious Diseases
Assistant to the Medical Services Chief for Education, Dallas VA Medical Center
2021 Leaders in Clinical Excellence Rising Star Award, Clinical Educator Track
Networking Lunches 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Dining with the (Associate) Deans
Join several of the associate deans from Faculty Affairs, Education, and Clinical Research Development to discuss your ideas, learn more about their vision and offerings, and get to know each other.
Faculty Women Wellness
Gather with other faculty women for conversation, networking, fellowship, and lunch. This networking session led by Elizabeth Maher, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Internal Medicine and Neurology, invites everyone to share stories on how to successfully navigate a career and life as a female academic faculty member.
Afternoon Session
1:45-4:45 p.m.
"Culture of Wellness in Academic Medicine: Leading Local Change that Accelerates a Culture of Wellness at UT Southwestern"
Assistant Vice President, OD and Training
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Division of Psychology
Join Dr. Suzanne Farmer and your peers in this interactive workshop, as she guides you and your colleagues through the process of creating a culture of wellness in academic medicine. Learn valuable tools and techniques for implementing change management strategies and engaging stakeholders in the process. With a focus on local initiatives, this workshop is designed to equip you with practical skills for promoting well-being and resilience within your organization. Whether you're a basic scientist, a clinical educator, a clinical scholar, a clinician, a medical director, or administrator, this workshop is for you. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the movement towards a healthier, happier academic medicine community.
Accreditation and Designation Statement
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.