Physician THRIVE: Powered by UPMC

Physician THRIVE is a program within UPMC focused on:

• Improving professional fulfillment for UPMC physicians.
• Ensuring access to well-being programs and resources.
• Creating new ways to promote physician well-being and professional fulfillment.

2026 UPMC Physician Wellbeing Symposium

Please join us for the 2026 UPMC Physician Wellbeing Symposium on Friday, January 23 from 8am-1pm. The symposium will take place at the Herberman Conference Center on the UPMC Shadyside campus, and there will be a virtual option for those who cannot attend in person. Our symposium includes a Q&A session with UPMC senior leaders, a keynote address, interactive workshops, and time to connect with colleagues. We look forward to seeing you there!

Click here to register!

Physician THRIVE leadership:

• Don Yealy, MD, CMO and executive sponsor/lead
• Ian Barbash, MD, Medical Director
• Lauren Giugale, MD and Amar Bansal, MD, Associate Medical Directors
• Administrative team – Sherry Faulkner and Ashley Carter
• Well-being Champions across UPMC