Doctor's Week | October 26-29, 2026

💌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. 

Virtual Raffle is open.

Click Here to Enter the Raffle

🥗Special Servings at the Physician Lounges

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.

Day 1 (10/26) — Mexican Carnitas Bowl 

• Main: Slow-braised pork carnitas over cilantro-lime rice, topped with black beans, roasted corn salsa, cotija cheese, and avocado crema.
• Side: Tajín-spiced roasted zucchini and bell peppers.

Day 2 (10/27) — Specialty Snacks and Drinks from SeaCoast Distributing

Day 3 (10/28) — Indian Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

• Main: Marinated chicken simmered in a spiced tomato-butter sauce, served with garlic naan and fragrant basmati rice.
• Side: Kachumber salad (diced cucumber, tomato, and red onion with a lemon-cumin dressing)

Day 4 (10/29) — Specialty Snacks and Drinks from SeaCoast Distributing

Day 5 (10/30) — Italian Tuscan Portobello Panini

• Main: Grilled balsamic portobello mushrooms, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, and arugula with basil pesto on rustic ciabatta.
• Side: Orzo pasta salad with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and parmesan.

JMC 2^nd floor lounge, (JMC 2-045)

Hillcrest 1^st floor lounge near cafeteria (HC 1-221)

East Campus 1^st floor lounge (EC 1-252)

🌱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. 

Zoom, Register Here

🦮Therapy Dog Visits

Join us for a therapy dog visit with Canine Companions!

🧘Assisted Stretch Therapy

Pause, stretch, and recharge during Doctor's Week with complimentary assisted stretch therapy for our physicians. Take a few moments for yourself and enjoy a refreshing wellness break!

💆15 min Private Wellness Session (Guided meditation, breathwork, and/or biofield therapy)

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP 

Relax and refresh the mind and body with your choice of personalized guided meditation, breathwork, and/or biofield therapy. Evidence-based and effective. 

SIGN UPS AND WALK-INS ACCEPTED!

 (9:00a - 11:30a) Moores Cancer Center - Room 2242 - Crandell/Hofmann Conference Room

(2:00p - 3:30p & 4:30p - 6:00p) 

Moores Cancer Center - Room 3305 - Conference room

🙏Gratitude Cart Rounding 

Keep an eye out for our Gratitude Cart as we make our rounds during Doctor's Week, bringing a little extra appreciation to our physicians. 

🌱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. 

Zoom, Register Here

🦮Therapy Dog Visits

Join us for a therapy dog visit with Canine Companions!

🧘Assisted Stretch Therapy

Pause, stretch, and recharge during Doctor's Week with complimentary assisted stretch therapy for our physicians. Take a few moments for yourself and enjoy a refreshing wellness break!

🌱Virtual Wellbeing Workshop:

Creating a Respectful Workplace

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

Zoom, Register Here

🦮Therapy Dog Visits

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

🧘Assisted Stretch Therapy

Pause, stretch, and recharge during Doctor's Week with complimentary assisted stretch therapy for our physicians. Take a few moments for yourself and enjoy a refreshing wellness break!

🙏Gratitude Cart Rounding 

Keep an eye out for our Gratitude Cart as we make our rounds during Doctor's Week, bringing a little extra appreciation to our physicians. 

🌱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. 

Zoom, Register Here

🙏Gratitude Cart Rounding 

Keep an eye out for our Gratitude Cart as we make our rounds during Doctor's Week, bringing a little extra appreciation to our physicians. 

💆15 min Private Wellness Session (Guided meditation, breathwork, and/or biofield therapy)

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP 

Relax and refresh the mind and body with your choice of personalized guided meditation, breathwork, and/or biofield therapy. Evidence-based and effective. 

SIGN-UPS AND WALK-INS ACCEPTED!

🎤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

(9360 Eucalyptus Grove Ln, La Jolla, CA 92093)

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)