Doctors, nurses, psychologists, physician assistants,ethicists, residents, medical students, other health professionals... Pursue your writing in an environment that provides maximum opportunity for personal exploration and growth. Bring along a work-in-progress (scholarly and/or creative). Bring a desire to write. Experiment with new ways of writing - short stories, poems, personal essays, or narrative nonfiction. Use reflection and writing to better understand professional challenges, patient interactions, and ethical dilemmas. We integrate wellness activities into the programming with optional morning walks, movement and meditat ion practices, individual wellness coaching, and afternoon and evening sessions exploring ways to increase resilience and meaning in our clinical work.
Mornings from nine to noon, participants meet in the graceful Luhan House classroom to write alone and with each other, to read and discuss poems and literary passages, and to discuss various aspects of writing.
Afternoons are free for scheduled writing and/or wellness consultations with faculty members, for optional small group meetings, and for solitary writing, reflection, and communion with the beauty of Taos. Evening gatherings include readings, videos, and wellness sessions.
The opportunity for reflection, writing, and self care in this beautiful Northern New Mexico setting is unique. Participants are relaxed and energized. The interactions with fellow writers, gorgeous surroundings, fabulous food, and spontaneous encounters create a magical synergy.
CME credits (up to 19.50) available for physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners.
The University of New Mexico School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of New Mexico School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 19.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
By the end of the retreat , participants will:
$2,360.00 per participant. Includes six nights lodging (attractive private room with bath), three gourmet meals per day, all workshops and individual sessions, evening programming and materials, and trip to the museum. A spouse or adult companion is welcome to share the room, at an extra cost of $100.00/day for meals plus $75.00 for the week to participate in wellness programming (morning meditation and 2 afternoon/evening sessions).
Payment by check, credit card or cash. Space is limited to 17 participants, including the one (1) scholarship opportunity - see below. Reserve early. A deposit of $760.00 will secure your reservation. A UNM Tuition Remission form may be used for up to $760.00 for eligible UNM Faculty and Staff. Any remaining balance (including payment for spouse/companion lodging/meals) will be due before July 15, 2024. Late registration (after July 15, 2024) is $2,460.00.
Your registration will be confirmed via email. If you do not receive a confirmation letter, please contact CPL at HSC-CPL@salud.unm.edu to verify your attendance. Confirm your registration before making travel arrangements. Registrations paid in cash must be in the exact amount of tuition. CPL does not maintain a petty cash fund. It is UNM policy to charge offerer $35.00 plus normal merchant bank fees for each returned check. CPL does not accept POs or paper registrations with credit card information.
If you preregister and cannot attend, CPL will refund tuition, less a $40.00 administrative fee, provided it is in writing via email on or before July 15, 2024. No refunds will be issued after this date or for non-attendance. Conferences are subject to cancellation. In the event this conference is canceled, registrants will be notified via email. CPL is not responsible for any airfare, hotel, car rental or other costs incurred by participants.
All eligible UNM faculty and staff may enroll using a UNM Tuition Remission (waiver) to cover a portion of the tuition costs (up to $1,652.00). A copy of the UNM Tuition Remission Form can be found here: https://hr.unm.edu/benefits/tuition-remission. Proper completion includes all required signatures. No refund or credit will be issued for non-attendance.
A scholarship for one eligible HSC student is being offered to attend this year's retreat. The scholarship covers tuition, and room and board for 6 nights. Travel to/from Taos is the only expense not covered. For all of the scholarship details and how to apply, please visit: https://hsc.unm.edu/medicine/education/cpl/_cpl-docs/taos24-scholarship-announcement.pdf