A worthwhile hop across the pond: the 2014 International Conference on Physician Health

Every two years, the international physician-health community gets together to share best practices, disseminate new knowledge, swap stories from the front line, and reconnect with friends and colleagues.

This year, the International Conference on Physician Health will be held in London, UK from September 15 - 17.  The theme is Milestones and Transitions - Maintaining the Balance and keynotes from Professor Dame Carol Black (talking about concepts of "good work" and "workplace wellbeing") and Professor Jim Lucey (sharing lessons learned from pilot Chesley Sullenberger's experience landing US Air 1549 in the Hudson River) will be excellent.

15 workshops and 15 research symposia will anchor the conference and participants will have ample opportunity to participate in networking sessions, mindfulness medication, qi gong, and walks/jogs around London city.

Canada has a longstanding tradition of co-hosting the conference and, in 2012, a sold-out (and overflowing!) ICPH was held in Montreal, Quebec.  A shared responsibility of the Canadian, British and American Medical associations, the conference is the world's largest gathering on the topic of physician health and wellness.

Will be a jolly good time, no doubt.