BBASS is delighted to start 2025 with a special guest. We welcome Dr. Carter Lebares, MD who is an Associate Professor of Surgery at UCSF and Director of the UCSF Center for Mindfulness in Surgery. She is a clinically active general surgeon, who received her MD from the University of Minnesota, completed surgical residency at UCSF, and did MIS fellowship training at the IRCAD Institute, Strasbourg University, France

Her research focuses on stress and resilience in surgeons, systemic factors that influence surgeon well-being, and the development of evidence-based policy and interventions to promote surgeon wellbeing. She created the mindfulness-based intervention called Enhanced Stress Resilience Training (ESRT), is a member of the Academy of Master Surgeon Educators, and Vice-Chair for the American College of Surgeons’ Committee on Surgeon Wellbeing.

Surgery is a fulfilling career. To be sharp, you need to sharp. We will be exploring the effect of stress on your health and performance as a surgeon and exploring how to build resilience through mindfulness.

Summary

Boost your mental health and improve patient care by joining our Mindfulness session. This interactive and insightful workshop will demonstrate how mindfulness significantly reduces stress, burnout and improves attention. Learn valuable, easy-to-implement mindfulness exercises that can enhance your professional and personal wellbeing. Join us to acquire tools to become more present, attentive and focused in your daily life. Suitable for all healthcare professionals seeking to improve their mental resilience and foster a more empathetic and compassionate healthcare environment.

Learning objectives

To understand the concept and principles of mindfulness and its importance in the medical field
To learn and apply various mindfulness techniques that can boost focus, clarity, and empathy in the clinical settings.
To explore the scientific evidence and research underpinning the benefits of mindfulness for both healthcare providers and patients.
To recognize the role of mindfulness in managing stress, preventing burnout, and enhancing overall well-being amongst healthcare professionals.
To identify ways to incorporate mindfulness practices into daily professional routines and patient care for improved health outcomes and satisfaction.

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