A biennial Gathering
Through Our Own Eyes Retreat
This is a retreat (traditionally 6 days) created by women physicians for women physicians to offer a time for engagement and support in finding balance in our busy lives, Each retreat ends with the those participants interested in the creation of the next retreat gathering and beginning the process again. It is a wonderful mix of Category 1 CME content, self care, and networking. September 2019 was the 13th time we held this popular retreat. During Covid pandemic we also had a small virtual gathering in 2021. Every retreat has been a great opportunity to connect, to reflect; on our careers, our work-life balance, our personal health, and to digest a bit of on topic CME.
This year (2024) we are planning to offer a gathering of 30 people in 2025 to see if there is interest in continuing the TOOER tradition.
Lectures
& Workgroups
Time is divided between CME accredited lectures, small groups, and time to reflect, recharge and build connections.
Contemplation
dynamic sessions
Collaboration
small groups
A different learning space
PARTICIPANTS
Women who are physicians
Founded by an inspirational physician whose vision was for physicians who deal with the challenges of being female and physician (the unique balancing that we face in maintaining our health and the wellbeing of our patients, families and workplace) to come together to share our experiences and to mentor each other. This is a unique CME experience designed for and by the participants. Networking and finding ones' center are central to the experience.
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.”
