The Physician Program

Program Overview

This five-day intensive program, with comprehensive follow-up Professional Coaching, is designed specifically for physicians.

The program’s focus is to equip leaders to thrive in an often demanding profession while balancing professional achievement, family, self-care, and fidelity to their original calling.

Located in the college community of Davidson, North Carolina, we provide a welcoming, comfortable place apart from the normal distractions and interruptions of everyday life. Group size is limited to no more than six individuals so each person can engage fully in afternoon seminars and have essential one-on-one time with leaders. 

On-Site Program Schedule:  Monday morning through Mid-Afternoon Friday

The morning sessions begin at 8:00 a.m., and schedules are individualized for each day; afternoon group consultations typically conclude at 4:30 p.m. Throughout the week, participants receive:

• Daily individual consultations with a licensed professional
  • Consultants focus their work using systems analysis, cognitive behavior, and positive psychology emphasizing development of personal agency, self-efficacy, learned optimism, mindfulness, and hope.
  • In these consultations, physicians develop short- and long-term goals to sustain positive changes.
• Afternoon seminars build on the individual consultation and are led by a specialist in the areas of:
  • Stress management and resiliency
  • Systems dynamic awareness in career and life patterns
  • Secondary stress & psychodynamic dimensions of trauma in physician/patient relationships
  • Personal call to service and maturity
  • Forming a plan with specific goals
• Fitness evaluation and consultation with an exercise specialist
• Daily individual sessions with a personal trainer, for those seeking better overall fitness to highly specialized training
• Individual Spiritual Direction (Connection to purpose)
• Goal-setting consultations

Follow-up Services

On the final day of the program, the participant will meet with a Professional Coach to discuss their goals. The Professional Coach then helps the client shape a specific plan that will include:

• Four months of follow-up sessions with a Professional Coach
• Telephone or email consultation other program consultants upon request
• Availability to contract additional sessions with any of the leaders
• Continued connection with fellow alumni at the discretion of the participants

Reservations and Registration

On-site programs are held throughout the year, approximately once per month (please access the Registration & Calendar page for the Physician Program). Each session is limited to no more than six participants. Groups will include individuals from diverse areas of expertise, geography, and background. After a convenient date is reserved, participants will receive a program packet outlining the schedule of events, including foundational readings, and preparatory inventories. It is recommended to make your reservations at least four weeks in advance.

Transportation, Lodging, and Accommodations

The Centre is located in the small, pedestrian friendly town of Davidson. Offices are located a short walking distance from the town center and historic Davidson College, as well as numerous inns, shops, cafes, and restaurants. Please see our Transportation, Lodging, and Accommodations web pages for further details.