Canadian Physician Leaders in Emergency Medicine Workshop
Caye Caulker, Belize
January 11 - 15, 2026
Canadian Emergency Medicine leaders face the challenge of guiding teams through an evolving and often strained healthcare system. This retreat offers leadership training tailored to the unique needs of EM physicians—formal and informal leaders at all career stages, across clinical, administrative, academic, and innovation roles.
Building on the success of the 2024 and 2025 workshops for Women Leaders in EM, this retreat brings together up to 26 participants in a supportive, skill-building environment. Set in an adventurous location, it offers space to recharge, connect, and grow as leaders.
LEARNING THEMES
The Healthy Leadership Mirror: Reflect, Grow, Lead
Driving Innovation and Accountability in Emergency Care:
From Frameworks to Results Dining with Purpose: Elevating Advocacy and Media Skills in Emergency
Medicine The Calm in the Storm: Conflict Management for Emergency Medicine Leaders
Photography by: CWLEM '24, Christian LaRiviere
Sunday January 11, 2026
Welcome Reception & Dinner
Monday January 12, 2026
Session #1 - Morning
Sunset Boat Cruise - Evening
Tuesday January 13, 2026
Snorkeling - 3/4 day
Session #2 - Dinner & Dialogue
Wednesday January 14, 2026
Optional 1/2 day activities
Session #3 - Afternoon
Networking Dinner
Thursday January 15, 2026
Session #4 - Morning
Closing Dinner
* Due to common departure flight times and travel time required to get to the international airport, departing on Thursday will result in you missing a signficant portion of Session #4. Please consider departing on Friday at the earliest.
*Agenda Subject to Change
FACULTY
Dr. Carolyn Snider
Past Chief of EM
Unity Health Toronto,
St. Michael’s Hospital
Dr. Judy Morris
Présidente, AMUQ,
Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur,
DMFMU, UMontréal
Dr. Rodrick Lim
Site Chief, Paediatric ED,
Children’s Hospital,
London HSC
WORKSHOP FEE
Included in Workshop Fee:
4 Interactive Workshops led by Faculty
Workshop Materials (including Workbook that you will use through the workshop)
All networking activities
Breakfast, Brunch and Dinner, except when specified below
Coffee, Water and non-alcoholic beverages during Workshops
Sunset Boat Cruise
Not Included in Workshop Fee:
Travel
Accommodations
Alcohol
Snacks
Dinner Monday
Breakfast Tuesday & Wednesday
Guests welcome at additional cost for the following events:
Welcome Reception & Dinner
Sunset Boat Cruise
Group Networking Dinner
Closing Night Dinner
LOGISTICS
About Caye Caulker
Caye Caulker is a tiny, friendly island in Belize known for its “Go Slow” vibe, car-free streets, and vibrant reef. With 2,000 residents, it’s a favourite for relaxed travel, offering bikes, barbecues, great food, and live music.
Getting to Belize & the island of Caye Caulker
Direct flights from Toronto, Calgary, Seattle and many other major US cities, THEN
15 min flight from the BZE intl airport (Tropic Air or Maya Air) OR
30 min taxi + 45 min ferry from Belize City terminal
Accommodations
It is advisable to book your accommodations as soon as you decide to participate. Please plan to stay on the South Island. The workshop venue is La Vida Perosoza. Most accommodations are a short walk or bicycle ride away.
Secure your Spot for $50!
This workshop requires a minimum of 15 participants by September 30, 2025 to be confirmed