Annual Joy of Medicine Summit

SSVMS’s Annual Joy of Medicine Summit provides the opportunity to join other physicians for fellowship and hands-on educational sessions to help build resilience and bring joy back to the practice of medicine. 

2024 Joy of Medicine Summit

Saturday, September 28, 2024

Keisuke Nakagawa, MD

Enhancing the Human Touch in Medicine with AI

AI is here. What does that mean for physicians? With growing concern that AI is here to replace the art of practicing medicine, the benefits of new technologies are not always recognized. During this CME presentation, Dr. Keisuke Nakagawa introduces the role of AI in medicine, how it is supporting physicians and practices, and debunking myths. Dr. Nakagawa will focus on real-world use cases on how AI can enhance the human touch in medicine.

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Mandeep Tumber-Bhela, PhD

Emotional Intelligence & Medical Practice

Ready to enhance your medical practice with the power of Emotional Intelligence (EI)? Dr. Mandeep Tumber-Bhela offers an insightful exploration of how EI—defined as the ability to perceive and manage emotions—can positively impact knowledge, performance, safety, and trust in clinical settings. Dr. Tumber-Bhela will cover practical ways to boost self-awareness, empathy, and relationship skills.

John Chuck, MD – Moderator

Mentorship Matters; Building a Legacy of Wellness in Medicine Panel

Join Dr. John Chuck and a dynamic panel of four experienced physicians and one medical student as they explore the unique opportunities for doctors to mentor the next generation of healthcare professionals, offering firsthand insights into the profound impact you can have on their growth and development. By becoming a mentor, you not only shape the future of medicine but also experience the rewarding journey of supporting young doctors as they navigate their careers. 

2023 Joy of Medicine Summit

Session I 

Andrew Smith, PhD

Preventing Violence and Establishing a Treatment Alliance With Difficult Patients

Session II

Elizabeth Morrison, PhD

From Healing Heroes to Distrusted Adversaries: Recovering and Healing After COVID

Session III

John Chuck, MD

Self Advocacy to Create Joy and Meaning in Medicine

2022 Joy of Medicine Summit  

Presentations on Leadership and Wellbeing, DEI and Wellness, and Connecting with Patients.
 
 
 
Taylor S. Riall, MD, PhD, FACS – Professor, Department of Surgery at the University of Arizona, College of Medicine
Presents: Leadership and Wellbeing in Uncertain Times
J. Bianca Roberts, MD – Family Medicine/Occupational Health and Walk-In Clinic Department Chair at Mercy Medical Group
Presents: D
EI – the Cheat Code to Wellness 
 
Elizabeth Morrison, PHD, LCSW – CEO & Principal, EM Consulting
Presents: Rewarding Connections with Patients: Increasing the Odds
 
EMCEE – Rajiv Misquitta, MD – Kaiser Permanente

 
 
 
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Overcoming Childhood Toxic Stress by Dr. Giroux
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Magic in Medicine Alan Chien M2 CNSU
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Balint Group Experience.  Dr. Rochelle Frank
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Psychology of Wellness by Dr. Amy Ahlfeld
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Presentations from the 2021 Joy of Medicine Summit

2021 Joy of Medicine Summit Sponsors

Past Joy of Medicine Summit Presentations

2020 Joy of Medicine Summit
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The Plant Based Diet  Drs. Rajiv and Cathi Misquitta
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Joy of Medicine Lightning Rounds 2020
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Joy of Meaning Part I John Chuck, MD
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Joy of Meaning Part II John Chuck, MD
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Coping with COVID  Peter Yellowlees, MD
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No Snooze, You Lose Part 1 Lydia Wytrzes, MD
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Sleep, Dreams, COVID-19 part II Lydia Wytrzes, MD
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2018 Joy of Medicine Summit
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The Serious Science of Happiness: Obstacles, Pillars, Practices Robert Emmons, PhD
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Ménage a’ trois: You, the Patient & the EHR Angela Trapp, MSW, Resiliency Provider
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Journaling as a Healing Practice Sharon McCoy George, MD, MPS, FAAFP
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2019 Joy of Medicine Summit
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The power of Positive Psychology Liana Lianov, MD, MPH
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Road to Wellness Panel Discussion
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What I Learned From My Therapy Dog Sharon McCoy George, MD
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Restoring Joy in Health Care Ruth Haskins, MD
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Who You Gonna Call? Sleep Myth Busters Lydia Wytrzes, MD
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2018 Lightning Grand Round Presentations
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Joy in Volunteerism Ruth Haskins, MD
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How Telemedicine can Improve Physician Wellbeing Peter Yellowlees, MD
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My Inspiration Irina Korman, MD
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Laughter in Medicine Paul Reynolds, MD
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Finding Joy in Medical School Alana Freifeld, CNSU
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Seeking Help/Giving Help Katren Tyler, MD
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Presentation Slides

Joy of Medicine Summit 2021 

Overcoming Childhood Toxic Stres Dr. Giroux

Psychology of Wellness Dr. Amy Ahlfeld

Balint Group Experience Dr. Rochelle Frank

Joy of Medicine 2020 Summit 

No Snooze, You Lose Part 1 Lydia Wytrzes, MD

Sleep, Dreams, COVID-19 part II Lydia Wytrzes, MD

Coping with COVID  Peter Yellowlees, MD

Joy of Meaning Part I John Chuck, MD 

Joy of Meaning Part II  John Chuck, MD

Nutrition Pearls: The Plant Based Diet Drs. Rajiv and Cathi Misquitta

Joy of Medicine 2019 Summit 

The power of Positive Psychology Liana Lianov, MD, MPH

Road to Wellness Panel Discussion

What I Learned From My Therapy Dog Sharon McCoy George, MD

Restoring Joy in Health Care Ruth Haskins, MD

Who You Gonna Call? Sleep Myth Busters Lydia Wytrzes, MD

The Art of Medicine and the Mindfulness of Thought Daniel McCrimons, MD & Reverend James Trapp

Joy of Medicine Summit 2018 

The Serious Science of Happiness: Obstacles, Pillars, Practices Robert Emmons, PhD, Keynote Speaker

Ménage a’ trois: You, the Patient & the EHR Angela Trapp, MSW, Resiliency Provider

Journaling as a Healing Practice Sharon McCoy George, MD, MPS, FAAFP

2018 Lightning Grand Rounds 

How Telemedicine can Improve Physician Wellbeing Peter Yellowlees, MD

My Inspiration Irina Korman, MD

Laughter in Medicine Paul Reynolds, MD

Finding Joy in Medical School Alana Freifeld, MS lll, California Northstate Universitiy

Seeking Help/Giving Help Katren Tyler, MD