The Osler Symposium made me re-examine my medical life. It substantially altered the way I practice and how I approach my professional responsibilities.
Thomas Scalea, MD
Director of Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland
OUR MISSION
The Osler Symposia was formed to enhance the wellbeing of physicians and nurses for the betterment of healthcare, society, and humanity.
“Forming genuine community, based on meaning and shared values, may be the best way for physicians to remember a sense of meaning and integrity in our work.”
~ Rachel Naomi Remen, MD
ABOUT US
Sir William Osler practiced before penicillin, iron lungs, ventilators, computers, X-Rays, CTs, MRIs, PET scans, endoscopes, EMRs, Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act. He would be dazzled by the achievements of modern medicine over just one century, but also disgusted by its delivery.
The Osler Symposia are not wellness, anti-burnout or drum-circle retreats. We are here to water fertile medical brains and sprout solutions. If you are a clinician of any flavor, please join us for a weekend of invigorating conversation, networking with kindred spirits, and idea generation.
How We’re Unique
BOARD MEMBERS
We are of doctors, nurses, and non-medical people who strive to make life better.
Camille Adair, RN
Vice-President
Tami Berry, MD
Director of Professional Development
Murray Buttner, MD
Board Member
Reuben Last, MD
Board Member
Janice Mancuso
Founder/Executive Director
Mark Mancuso, MHA
Treasurer
William Norcross, MD
CME Director
Nancy Pando, LICSW
Board Member
Vanessa Salas
Director of Techonology
Sam Slishman, MD
President
Manjeet Kaur Tangri, RA, IIA
International Liaison
What Motivates Us to Act?
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Trillion! spent by US Federal Government on healthcare in 2018
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Of all US physicians claim they suffer from burnout
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Estimated number of US physician suicides yearly
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Of physicians report being over-extended or at full capacity of their practices
Lessons Learned
“OS 1” took place in Albuquerque in 2010 and “OS 2” was in San Diego in 2012. Both were under the umbrella of the Endorphin Power Company, a 501(c)3 nonprofit aimed at helping New Mexico’s substance dependent and homeless populations.
The 3rd Osler Symposium is the first to be held under its own independent nonprofit umbrella. Lessons learned from the first two have led to a shorter program with more focus on networking opportunities and big picture conversation. Our intent is not to “cure” burnout, but to define, address and attack its roots.
News, Articles & Press
The Osler Symposia Commitment Statement | NAM Action Collaborative
National Academy of Medicine: Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-being and Resilience