Workforce Cultivation
Join us for an exploration of MD Anderson Cancer Center’s unrelenting commitment to employee well-being, professional fulfillment and community resilience. Through in-depth discussion with President Peter Pisters, MD, FACHE, and inaugural Chief Wellness Officer Jennifer Bickel, MD, attendees will learn how healthcare organizations can create a culture of wellness, prioritizing support systems that foster personal resilience and efficiency in practice.
Pisters and Bickel will share how through the institution’s Leadership Institute and Wellness Institute, MD Anderson focuses on preparing leaders for the complexities of today’s healthcare environment by fostering engagement, psychological safety and professional fulfillment. They will also highlight the importance of evidence-based, data-backed strategies specifically tailored to address a healthcare workforce’s unique combination of physical, mental and emotional demands—and in turn improve employee wellness, which translates into enhanced patient experience and outcomes.
Through interactive dialogue and practical examples, participants will leave with actionable insights to build a resilient workforce and drive organizational excellence.
Peter WT Pisters, MD, FACHE, FACPE
President/CEO
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Jennifer Bickel, MD
VP/Chief Wellness Officer
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Shibu Varghese, SHRM-SCP
Executive Vice President for People, Culture and Infrastructure
MD Anderson Cancer Center