Practical Skills to Reduce Physician Burnout

Earn 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits™

A self-paced virtual course designed specifically for physicians seeking practical, evidence-informed tools to reduce stress, strengthen resilience, and reconnect with the purpose that brought them to medicine.

✓ 100% Online

✓ Self-Paced

✓ 4 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits™

✓ Available through December 31, 2026

You're Not Alone.

Burnout has become one of the greatest challenges facing physicians today.

Long hours, increasing administrative demands, emotional exhaustion, and the constant responsibility of caring for others can gradually erode the joy that once inspired a career in medicine.

While healthcare systems continue working toward broader solutions, physicians also deserve practical tools they can use today.

This course was created to provide those tools.

Why This Course

Unlike many wellness programs, this course focuses on practical skills that can be incorporated into everyday life.

You'll learn evidence-informed techniques drawn from:

• Yoga

• Mindfulness

• Breathwork

• Nervous system regulation

• Stress management strategies

These practices are designed to fit into the realities of clinical practice—not require hours of free time.

What You'll Learn

✔ Understanding the physiology of stress and burnout

✔ Recognizing early warning signs of burnout

✔ Evidence supporting yoga and mindfulness in healthcare

✔ Simple breathing techniques to regulate stress

✔ Gentle movement practices to relieve physical tension

✔ Mindfulness skills for challenging clinical moments

✔ Building sustainable habits for long-term resilience

✔ Creating a personalized self-care plan

Who Should Enroll?

This course is ideal for:

• Physicians

• Residents

• Fellows

• Advanced Practice Providers

• Healthcare professionals interested in evidence-informed approaches to stress reduction

(Participants should verify with their licensing board whether AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ meet their individual continuing education requirements.)

Meet Your Instructors

Sarah Tibbs, MD

Dr. Tibbs is a pediatrician and RYT200 registered yoga instructor. Dr. Tibbs practices medicine in a community health center in Eastern Kentucky.

Laura Click, LCSW

Laura Click is an RYT200 registered yoga instructor in addition to 15+ years of clinical mental health practice and 9 years of health center leadership experience.

Why Yoga?

Many physicians are understandably skeptical of the word "yoga."

This course isn't about mastering difficult poses or changing who you are.

It's about learning evidence-informed techniques that support:

• Stress reduction

• Emotional regulation

• Improved focus

• Better sleep

• Physical recovery from long hours

The practices are approachable, practical, and designed specifically for busy healthcare professionals.

CME Information

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Southern Kentucky Area Health Education Center (AHEC), and Shalev Valley Wellness. Southern KY AHEC is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.”

The Southern KY Area Health Education Center is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association (KMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Southern KY Area Health Education Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. PA/Nurse Practitioner: This program has been approved by the Southern KY AHEC for 4 hours Category 1 credit. Non-Physician attendance will be awarded.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course live?

No. The course is completely asynchronous and can be completed on your own schedule.

How long do I have access?

The course and CME are available through December 31, 2026.

How much does it cost?

$80

Who can earn CME?

Physicians can earn up to 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Other healthcare professionals should verify acceptance with their licensing board.

Do I need prior yoga experience?

Not at all. The course is designed for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.

How long does the course take?

Approximately four hours.

Ready to Invest in Your Well-Being?

You spend every day caring for others.

This course is an opportunity to invest in yourself while earning continuing medical education credit.

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