Events
Join our movement for a kinder, more compassionate health system and world by attending an upcoming event. In-person and virtual events are open to the UC San Diego campus, and local and global communities.
Upcoming Events
2027 Sanford Institute Forum on Empathy and Compassion - February 10 - 12, 2027 (In-person)
2027 Sanford Institute Forum on Empathy and Compassion - February 10 - 12, 2027 (In-person)
The 2027 Sanford Institute Forum on Empathy and Compassion brings together U.S.-based leaders in healthcare and medical education for real-world insights, practical applications, skill-building, and networking — woven throughout every day of the experience.Attendees will:
- Explore emerging empathy and compassion research that translates into real, measurable impact
- Reimagine the future of medical education to prepare the next generation of compassionate clinicians
- Build more sustainable care environments that support healthcare workforce well-being
Upcoming Webinars
Compassionate Communication Virtual Workshop Series - Multiple Dates (Virtual)
Compassionate Communication Virtual Workshop Series - Summer Dates Coming Soon
This free, skills-based program is specially designed for health care professionals, medical educators, and researchers. Through interactive sessions, participants will learn how to communicate with greater compassion—and, in turn, greater effectiveness—with patients, health care teams, medical trainees, and beyond.
Empathy & Compassion Research Speaker Series - Multiple Dates (Virtual)
Empathy & Compassion Research Speaker Series - Multiple Dates (Virtual)
This free virtual series highlights the impactful and groundbreaking research that Sanford Institute-affiliated faculty and researchers have played an integral role in. This series is designed for anyone with an interest in empathy and compassion in neurobiology and healthcare.