2026 Student Wellness Retreat

                                        You should sit in meditation for 20 minutes every day. 

                                                    Unless you’re too busy, then you should sit for an hour.

When you’re in constant motion, always looking ahead, moving forward, preparing for the next class, the next clinical rotation, the next exam… how do you find balance? Where do you seek counsel? When do you notice a flower? 

Join the Oregon Medical Education Foundation for Balance in Motion, the 2026 Student Wellness Retreat, April 18-19 at the Oregon Garden Resort in Silverton. 

     o Spend time in mentor-focused conversation with practicing clinicians

     o Explore therapy art, with an emphasis on process over product

     o Engage in career-focused conversations with clinicians and peers

     o Take advantage of free time Saturday for a nap, a run, a quick peek at the books (if you must), or a dip in the hot tub

     o Enjoy a reception, dinner, keynote speaker, and door prizes

     o Sunday morning, challenge yourself with a vinyasa class or ease through a gentle yoga class, have a more in-depth conversation over breakfast with one of the clinicians, sleep in, leave early, or take a guided tour of the Oregon Garden

The detailed schedule will be released March 10, but plan to be at the Oregon Garden Resort from 9:30am-ish Saturday, April 18 through 11am-ish Sunday, April 19.

As ever, and thanks to our generous donors including the Oregon Clinic Foundation, there is no cost to you.

Details: 

The retreat includes one night’s shared accommodation (two students per room) plus meals and snacks from Saturday lunch through Sunday breakfast. Each sleeping room features two queen beds, a private patio, and a fireplace.  All other charges beyond accommodation and meals will be the student’s responsibility.

Shared accommodation will be managed by OMEF based on the following:

1. By request (guaranteed only if both students request each other).  
2. If no request is made, rooms will be assigned based on gender and program. Please note: Single rooms are not available. 
3. If you identify as non-binary, we work with you directly to place you in a room that best meets your needs.

Important notes:

1. Attendance: This event is exclusively for MD, DO, and PA students currently enrolled in an Oregon-based program.  Please note that family members, guests,      children, and pets are not permitted to attend.
2. RSVP and Registration: Submitting your RSVP does not guarantee your spot at      the retreat weekend.  All RSVPs are subject to final approval by OMEF; as much as possible, spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.  Due to limited space and the need for careful roommate pairings, we may not be able to accommodate everyone who expresses interest.  
3. Confirmation of Attendance: Final attendees will receive a confirmation email by March 18. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
4. Time and Distance: We know that the Oregon Garden Resort in Silverton is quite a distance from some of you.  (Lookin’ at you, Pacific PA students. Or maybe you're on a rural clinical rotation?) You’ll have the chance to tell us how far, in miles, you’ll need to travel to attend. Don’t let an early Saturday deter you from RSVPing; we may have a solution. 

Check your calendar then RSVP here: