Over the course of the monthly 90-minute lunch-time sessions, participants will:

• Learn practical tools to recognize and respond to occupational stress
• Strengthen emotional intelligence, presence, and clarity as physicians
• Build trusted peer connections across departments
• Practice empathetic leadership to teams without defaulting to 'fix-it' mode
   

• All physicians in their role ≥ 6 months and in good standing
• We encourage physicians to apply from specialties facing high emotional demands, high-stakes decision-making, and stigma around seeking support (critical care, emergency medicine, oncology, etc.)
• Once assigned a cohort, you must be able to attend all sessions. If you are not able to, you will be added to the priority waitlist for the next cohort

• A brief mindfulness exercise (2-3 minutes) you can use before, during, and after a shift
• A CE-CERT skill for recognizing and responding to occupational stress
• A facilitated group coaching session
  • Early sessions are modeled by a certified coach, and as the program progresses, participants build the skills to coach one another

By the end, participants will:

• Recognize and respond to occupational stress in the moment (using a CE-CERT skill during or right after a shift) so it doesn't build up over time
• Use coaching skills to support a colleague, learner, or team member in both clinical and leadership sessions
• Draw on a trusted network of physicians across departments who understand the weight you carry
   

Registration for each cohort closes approximately 11-12 weeks before that cohort begins, so we confirm participation and give everyone adequate notice.

1. Register for the program
2. Receive confirmation and cohort assignment (11 weeks prior to the first session). If you have any questions about your cohort placement, please reach out to sarah.herman@uky.edu. We take these concerns seriously and will work with you to find a resolution that protects your ability to participate fully and openly.
3. Confirm your commitment to the program:
   1. Complete the baseline survey
   2. Forward your acceptance to your supervisor
   3. Accept the calendar invite once received

• Yes – this program has a rolling registration, meaning you can sign up for the program at any time using the link on the program webpage. Once the scheduled cohorts are filled, you will be placed on the priority waitlist for the next cohort, and notified when new cohort dates are scheduled. 
• Registration for each cohort closes approximately 11–12 weeks before that cohort begins, so we can confirm participation and give everyone adequate notice. Current upcoming cohort dates and registration deadlines are listed on the previous page and the program’s webpage. 
• We know clinical schedules make it hard for everyone to register at the same pace — overnight shifts, being out of office, or other demands can get in the way. If you miss a registration deadline, you'll be placed on the priority waitlist for the next cohort.

• Cohort groupings are designed with psychological safety in mind, including consideration of reporting relationships and other dynamics that could affect open participation. You'll be notified of your cohort assignment once registration for that cohort closes.
• If you have any concerns about your cohort placement, please reach out to sarah.herman@uky.edu. We take these concerns seriously and will work with you to find a resolution that protects your ability to participate fully and openly.

• Reply to your confirmation email and let us know. We will place you on the priority waitlist for the next upcoming cohort.

• Not yet – once you register, you will be assigned a cohort. If the cohort is full, you will receive a notification that you have been added to the priority waitlist for the next cohort.

  The Process

• Register for the program by deadline. You will receive confirmation/cohort assignment via email (11 weeks prior to the first session).

  Confirm your commitment to the program by: 

• Completing the baseline survey
• Forwarding your acceptance to your supervisor
• Accepting the calendar invites to the program

Yes. We are evaluating the effectiveness of the program, and your participation in the baseline, midpoint, and final evaluations provides valuable feedback that helps us improve the experience and better meet physicians' needs.