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Doctor's Week | October 26-29, 2026

Celebrating You. Supporting You. Thanking You.

UC San Diego Health Physician Wellness is pleased to host the inaugural Doctor's Week, a special week dedicated to recognizing and celebrating our attending physicians.

Throughout the week, physicians will have opportunities to connect, recharge, and engage in activities designed to promote well-being, appreciation, and community. Whether you're stopping by for a wellness activity, attending a webinar, enjoying a special treat in the physician lounge, or celebrating your colleagues at the Talent Show, Doctor's Week is our way of saying:

Thank you for all you do. 

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Schedule for the Week

We're finalizing an exciting lineup of events and activities for Doctor's Week.

Please check back as we continue to update the full schedule.

🔵Daily Activities/Offerings

Activity/Event Time Location

💌Gratitude Note Raffle Entries

Share Gratitude, Win Together

Submit a gratitude note for a physician colleague and both you and your colleague will be entered into a daily raffle for special prizes throughout the week. Gratitude messages will be featured on the Doctor's Week website, and each day we'll highlight the randomly selected winners and celebrate the physician being recognized. 

Daily until 6:00p. Raffle Prize winners will be selected afterwards. Virtual Raffle, Please Check Back During Doctor's Week for the Submission Link

🥗Special Treats at the Physician Lounges

As part of Doctor's Week, physician lounges will be stocked daily with special treats and refreshments to help celebrate and thank our attending physician community. Whether you're stopping in between patients or taking a brief break, we invite you to enjoy a well-deserved pick-me-up through the week.

Daily

Thornton 2nd floor lounge

Hillcrest 1st floor lounge near cafeteria

East Campus 1st floor lounge

🔵Monday, October 26

Activity/Event Time Location

🌱Virtual Wellbeing Workshop:

Boost Energy Naturally

This interactive workshop explores simple lifestyle habits, nutrition tips, movement practices, and stress-management techniques that can help you feel more energized and resilient both at work and at home. 

12:00p - 1:00p Zoom, Register Here

🦮Therapy Dog Visits

Join us for a therapy dog visit with Canine Companions!

11:00a - 1:00p Location TBD

🔵Tuesday, October 27

Activity/Event Time Location

🌱Virtual Wellbeing Workshop:

Compassion Fatigue in the Workplace

This interactive workshop explores the signs and impact of compassion fatigue, helping participants recognize stress responses, build resilience, and develop practical strategies for maintaining wellbeing while continuing to provide compassionate care. 

12:00p - 1:00p Zoom, Register Here

🦮Therapy Dog Visits

Join us for a therapy dog visit with Canine Companions!

11:00a - 1:00p Location TBD

🔵Wednesday, October 28

Activity/Event Time Location

🌱Virtual Wellbeing Workshop:

Creating a Respectful Workplace

This interactive workshop explores practical strategies for fostering professionalism, effective communication, and mutual respect in everyday interactions. 

12:00p - 1:00p Zoom, Register Here

🦮Therapy Dog Visits

Join us at East Campus for a therapy dog visit with Canine Companions!

11:00a - 1:00p East Campus, West Tower Conference Room

🔵Thursday, October 29

Activity/Event Time Location

🌱Virtual Wellbeing Workshop:

Embracing Change with Confidence

This interactive workshop explores strategies for navigating change with resilience, adaptability, and confidence as change is a constant part of both professional and personal life. 

12:00p - 1:00p Zoom, Register Here

🎤Attending Physician's Talent Show

Show your talent or support your physician colleagues at the Attending Physician's Talent Show for the inaugural Doctor's Week. Space is limited.

Catering will be served by IPO Hawaiian BBQ. 

Do you want to attend the show or be part of the talent?

RSVP TODAY!

View the Flyer

No talent is required. We accept all types of talent.

For questions, please email:

Audrey Hilliard, (a1hilliard@health.ucsd.edu) OR Dr. Chad Osborne, (cosborne@health.ucsd.edu) 

Doors open 5:30p, Show starts 6:30p

Stage Room & Patio, UCSD Campus

Venue Information

Parking Location Information

Link to Get Free Parking Pass

Free parking pass is only available to attending physicians employed by UCSD who are attending this event. (this includes Rady, VA, off-site UCSD physicians too)

 



RSVP for the Attending Physician's Talent Show | October 29, 2026 @ 6:30PM

Show your talent or support your colleagues at the Attending Physician's Talent Show for the inaugural Doctor's Week. Space is limited.

View the Flyer & RSVP

Doctors Week Wellbeing Webinar Series

Doctor's Week Virtual Workshops | 12:00p-1:00p, M-Thu

Join us for a special series of virtual workshops during Doctor's Week designed to support personal wellbeing, professional growth, and workplace connection. Each session offers practical tools and insights that can be applied both at work and in daily life.

Register Now