ELEVATE - Before it Boils Over - Early Warning Signs of Conflict – Session 1 8.24.26

August 24, 2026

Code: KOYMEH

https://cce.upmc.com/content/elevate-it-boils-over-early-warning-signs-conflict-session-1-82426

 

 

Date/Time

Title

Session 1

Monday August 24

12:00 – 12:20pm

ELEVATE: Before it Boils Over: Early Warning Signs of Conflict

 

Session 2

Tuesday August 25

12:00 – 12:20pm

ELEVATE: Stop the Meeting Madness: Better Meetings, Better Outcomes

 

Session 3

Wednesday August 26

12:00 – 12:20pm

ELEVATE: Understanding Emotion at Work: Recognizing & Responding Effectively

 

Session 4

Thursday August 27

12:00 – 12:20pm

ELEVATE: Copilot for Busy Physicians: Prompts That Organize Your Week

 

Session 5

Friday August 28

12:00 – 12:20pm

ELEVATE: Boundaries and Balance: Strategies for Sustainable Leadership

 

Session 6

Friday August 28

12:30 – 1:00pm

ELEVATE: Review and Debrief of Week

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Target Audience

Physicians

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: find connections amongst our physician population, expanding their network of colleagues; understand resources available through Physician Thrive (our wellness committee) such as the Physician Peer Coaching Program; explore, define and recognize the difference between a problem and a polarity; learn how to use a polarity mapping tool to find balance; and learn practical negotiation strategies to navigate emotionally charged conversations.

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 0.25 Attendance
Course opens: 
08/21/2026
Course expires: 
12/30/2026
Event starts: 
08/24/2026 - 12:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
08/24/2026 - 12:15pm EDT

Agenda:

 

12:00 p.m.

Introduction and Objectives

12:00 – 12:20 p.m.

Small Group Discussions – Concept Takeaways from the Week

12:20 p.m.

Q&A and Closing

 

 

 

Evaluation:

  1. What is your first name?
  1. What is your last name?
  1. To what extent were you satisfied with the overall quality of the activity?  
  2. To what extent will you make a change in practice/professional responsibilities?

 

 

Disclaimer Statement

The information presented at this CME program represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.

Virtual
Pittsburgh, PA
United States

Christine Hughes, MBA, ACC, sHRBP, Consultant, Physician Learning & Development, UPMC Corporate Services

 

Disclosure Statement: No members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any proprietary entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services, used on, or consumed by, patients to disclose.

 

Accreditation and credit designation

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Physician (CME)

 The University of Pittsburgh School designates this live activity for a maximum of .25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Healthcare Professionals

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

Available Credit

  • 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 0.25 Attendance
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