phronesis
(phro·ne·sis | frō-nē'sis | n. Philos.)
1. practical wisdom
2. a wisdom that integrates good judgment and excellence of character and habits
Practical Wisdom for Flourishing in Healthcare
Helping medical professionals thrive...
Most medical training focuses exclusively on technical competence while leaving physicians unprepared for the leadership challenges they face daily. These include professional and personal life integration, moral injury and burnout, and challenges navigating different personalities and system challenges.
The International Phronesis Institute fills this critical gap by developing your Professional Intelligence—the holistic integration of your heart, soul, mind and strength through self-awareness, social skills, situational judgment, and practical wisdom that distinguishes physicians who merely survive from those who truly thrive.
Why it matters...
In an era when healthcare organizations and systems face unprecedented pressures, the physicians who will shape the future are those who lead with both competence and character, bringing technical skill and true wisdom to their decisions, conversations, team interactions, and patient encounters. Professional Intelligence is not just theoretical knowledge—it is a practical framework that will transform how you lead yourself and others as you fulfill your calling in medicine.
To this end, the International Phronesis Institute, in partnership with Global SourceNET, is excited to be bringing this impactful teaching to Almaty, Kazakhstan by hosting two events in April 2026: THRIVE Workshop and Phronesis Forum.
THRIVE Workshop
Dates: April 24-25 2026
Location: TBD, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Format: Intensive 1.5 day Workshop with interactive sessions. Begins at 1 pm on Friday April 24 and concludes at 430 PM on April 25. See below for details.
Faculty: International Phronesis Institute Faculty and medical professionals from US and Kazakhstan Partners
Capacity: Space is limited to maximize personal interactions and attention
What's Included in the THRIVE Workshop
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Learn universal practices that help one thrive and flourish in a demanding and high stress medical career
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Individual Strengths Assessment
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Opportunity to engage with our program faculty in small group learning activities
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Individualized mentoring and coaching
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Day 1 Dinner and VIP access to the Phronesis Forum
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Day 2 Lunch with program faculty and participants
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Level 1 Certification by the International Phronesis Institute upon completion
THRIVE Workshop Schedule
Friday Afternoon Sessions: The Professional Intelligence Model and Leading Yourself
Friday Evening: Dinner included with Guest Speaker & Phronesis Forum VIP Attendance
Saturday Morning Sessions: Leading in your Environment and Leading Others
Saturday Lunch Included
Saturday Afternoon Sessions: Journey of Professional Transformation and Being a Light in Healthcare
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for practicing physicians and residents who:
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Develop universal foundational practices and skills that can build a flourishing medical career.
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Build leadership practices that can impact yourself and others
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Learn from international leaders in medicine
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Understand how a holistic approach is crucial to thriving as a medical professional
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Want to be a part of a community that is committed to something bigger than oneself
Limited spaces available for this select cohort.
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
Phronesis Forum
7PM Friday, April 24, 2026
Join us for a Keynote Presentation and Discussion
"Lessons from History and Future Directions
in Medical Education"
Liana Puscas MD MHS
Professor of Head and Neck Surgery
& Communication Sciences
Former Chair of the Accreditation Council for
Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
Otolaryngology Review Committee
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, USA
Open to the Medical Community
Event ticket and registration required
