CHARM GME Well-being Leaders Certificate Course
Join us for a transformative one-and-a-half day, in-person CME experience—designed for leaders shaping the future of GME trainee well-being. Participants will also have the opportunity to continue their learning through an optional certificate program delivered in a dynamic, monthly virtual format.
This course is ideal for medical school and health system leaders, Designated Institutional Officials, program and department leaders, faculty, and allied health professionals who oversee or contribute to GME well-being initiatives and are ready to elevate their expertise and impact.
Through highly interactive, skills-based sessions, attendees will explore the essential components of a comprehensive GME well-being program—from measurement strategies to evidence-based interventions at both the system and individual level. Participants will examine real-world examples of successful well-being initiatives and gain practical tools to support mental health and resilience across training environments.
You will also learn best practices for well-being leadership from nationally recognized experts and members of the Collaborative for Health and Renewal in Medicine (CHARM).
Space is limited—secure your spot today and join colleagues across the country who are driving meaningful change in GME well-being.
Optional Longitudinal Component
Learners can participate in an optional longitudinal component as well. This component will consist of 4 virtual sessions. These sessions are not for CME credit. The longitudinal sessions are going to be four 1.5-hour virtual sessions composed of an approximately 20-minute faculty didactic presentation on a well-being related topic, 50-minute interactive small group discussion followed by a 20-minute large group discussion.
Target audience
This activity is intended for Designated Institutional Officials, medical school and health system leaders, residency and fellowship program directors, associate program directors, and faculty with dedicated roles in trainee well-being, clinician development, or learner support. It is also intended for GME well-being directors or coordinators, GME administrators involved in trainee support and program development, as well as allied health professionals such as psychologists, social workers, and wellness or behavioral health specialists who work closely with residents and fellows. Members of Graduate Medical Education committees with oversight responsibilities for trainee well-being may also benefit from this activity.
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe the essential components of a comprehensive GME well-being program.
- Select and appropriately apply validated well-being measurement tools.
- Recognize and address both environmental and individual threats to trainee well-being.
- Identify barriers to mental health resource utilization and implement strategies to reduce them.
- Define and operationalize the Well-Being Champion role within GME structures.
- Apply evidence-based coaching models to support trainee well-being.
- Identify and integrate best practices that improve their institution’s ability to support trainees through system-level change.
- Identify the complementary roles of interprofessional team members in promoting trainee well-being and apply collaborative strategies that integrate shared expertise into cohesive, institution-wide well-being initiatives.
Registration instructions
| Type of Registration | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| In-Person CME Event Only | $1,050.00 |
| In-Person CME Event & Non-CME Longitudinal Sessions | $1,250.00 |
Please contact Dr. Saadia Akhtar at saadia.akhtar@mountsinai.org if you have any questions about the course.
Cancellation Policy
Registrations cancelled on or before October 13, 2026 will be refunded, less a $80 administrative fee. Registrations cancelled after October 13, 2026 will not be refunded.
Contact mgbcpd@mgb.org if you require assistance in cancelling your online registration.
Additional information
Mass General Brigham and Collaborative for Health and Renewal in Medicine (CHARM)
Faculty credentials
Course Directors
Saadia Akhtar, MD
Kerri Palamara, MD
Speakers
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Mass General Brigham and Collaborative for Health and Renewal in Medicine (CHARM). Mass General Brigham 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 Designation Statement
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Mass General Brigham designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity
Program
Day 1 | Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | 8:30am – 5:00pm
| 8:30am | Registration/Breakfast |
| 9:00 | Opening Remarks | Jonathan Ripp, MD, MPH |
| 9:15 | Certificate Course Overview – Day One | Saadia Akhtar, MD & Kerri Palamara, MD |
| 9:30 | Module 1: Components of a Comprehensive GME Well-Being Program | Saadia Akhtar, MD & Larissa Thomas, MD, MPH |
| 10:45 | Module 2: Building a Culture of Well-Being | Jonathan Ripp, MD, MPH & Kerri Palamara, MD |
| 12:00pm | Lunch |
| 1:00 | Module 3: Environmental and Individual-Level Interventions | Stuart Slavin, MD, MEd & Mariah Quinn, MD, MPH |
| 2:15 | Module 4: Mental Health Resources, Screening, and Crisis Support | Carol Bernstein, MD & Margaret Rea, PhD |
| 3:30 | Break |
| 3:45 |
Module 5: Measurement – How to Appropriately Assess Trainee Well-Being | Colin West, MD, PhD & Elizabeth Harry, MD, SFHM |
| 4:45 | Day One Summary | Saadia Akhtar, MD & Kerri Palamara, MD |
| 5:00pm | Adjournment of Educational Activity |
5:00pm – 6:30pm Networking Reception
Day 2 | Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 8:30am – 2:30pm
| 8:30am | Registration/Breakfast |
| 9:00 | Certificate Course Overview – Day Two | Saadia Akhtar, MD & Kerri Palamara, MD |
| 9:15 |
Module 6: Implementing Well-Being Programming – GME Well-Being Champions Program | Saadia Akhtar, MD |
| 10:00 |
Module 7: Implementing Well-Being Programming – Coaching Programs | Kerri Palamara, MD |
| 10:45 | Break |
| 11:00 |
Module 8: Implementing Well-Being Programming – Peer Support Programs | Jo Shapiro, MD |
| 11:45 |
Module 9: Attention Management: Cognitive Load, AI, and Trainee Burnout | Elizabeth Harry, MD, SFHM |
| 12:30pm | Module 10: Networking Activity with Lunch | Hasan Bazari, MD; Jennifer Bickel, MD; Paul Chelminski, MD, MPH; Diana McNeill, MD; Mukta Panda, MD, MACP, FRCP; Oana Tomescu, MD, PhD |
| 1:45 |
Module 11: “Taking It Home” – Next Steps for You | Saadia Akhtar, MD & Kerri Palamara, MD |
| 2:15 |
Closing Remarks and Wrap-Up | Saadia Akhtar, MD; Kerri Palamara, MD; Jonathan Ripp, MD, MPH |
| 2:30pm | Adjournment of Educational Activity |
Longitudinal Virtual Session Schedule – Optional (NO CME)
| Session Date | Topic |
|---|---|
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December 7, 2026 |
Visioning – Define project and outline what success looks like |
|
January 11, 2027 |
Outlining – Identify project components, strategies, and evaluation methods |
|
February 8, 2027 |
Implementing – Address obstacles and innovations for successful implementation |
|
March 8, 2027 |
Sharing – Project presentations |
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Available credit
11.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™11.75 Participation -
Formats
Live -
Event starts
October 27, 2026, 8:30 am EDT -
Event ends
October 28, 2026, 2:30 pm EDT -
Price
$1,050.00 - Register for this course
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Venue
Mass General Brigham, Assembly Row399 Revolution Drive
Somerville, MA 02145 US - This is a live event.