Schwartz Rounds | The Schwartz Center

The Schwartz Rounds program gives healthcare workers dedicated time and space to discuss the emotional challenges of their jobs, which has been proven to increase their capacity for compassion and ability to provide better care for patients.

Each session is organized around a compelling theme or patient story and includes both clinical and nonclinical panelists and participants.

Nearly 800 healthcare organizations around the world run the Schwartz Rounds program.

Schwartz Rounds participants report:

88%

better confidence in attending to patients' emotional needs

85%

increased empathy towards patients

82%

provided more compassionate care

Benefits of the Schwartz Rounds Program

More than 100 research studies on the program have shown significant benefits:

Provider Well-being: Staff participating in Schwartz Rounds experience decreased stress, improved teamwork, and enhanced sense of support.
Reduced Burnout: Regular attendees report lower rates of psychological distress and burnout symptoms.
Improved Empathy: Healthcare workers show increased empathy toward patients and colleagues after participating in the program.
Enhanced Communication: Interdisciplinary communication and understanding improves among staff who attend sessions regularly.
Institutional Culture: Organizations implementing the Schwartz Rounds program demonstrate measurable improvements in compassionate care culture.

Schwartz Rounds Program Adaptations

Organizations that participate in our Schwartz Rounds program receive access to:

Schwartz Rounds Program

Comprehensive program implementation including staff training led by experienced Schwartz Center program experts, ongoing mentorship, and resources to launch and sustain the Schwartz Rounds program in your healthcare organization

Virtual & Hybrid Schwartz Rounds Programs

Specialized training, support, and tailored resources for hosting meaningful online and hybrid Schwartz Rounds sessions

Team-Based Schwartz Rounds Program

Customized implementation support designed specifically for individual departments, units, or specialized healthcare teams seeking targeted emotional wellness programming

As Well As:

Workshops & Advanced Trainings - Virtual interactive skill-building sessions led by Schwartz Center experts, combining hands-on practice with real-time coaching to elevate facilitation capabilities.

Community Connections - Ongoing monthly virtual opportunities for program leaders around the world to connect, collaborate, and learn from each other and Schwartz Center staff about Schwartz Center program implementation and other efforts to advance compassion.

Compassion in Action Webinar Series - Opportunities to learn about topics related to compassionate, collaborative care from leading practitioners and researchers in the field.

Expert Trainings - Special pricing for tailored on-site or virtual talks and trainings on topics such as burnout, compassionate communication, hiring for compassion and more.

Stress First Aid Basics Training Program - Access to our online training that introduces the core concepts of Stress First Aid for healthcare workers, which identifies and mitigates the negative impacts of stress before they impair staff health and well-being.

Compassion Cultivation Training^© (CCT^™) for Healthcare Workers - Discounted access to our online course that integrates evidence-based meditation techniques, interactive discussions, and lectures. Attendees use real-world exercises to put learning into practice, and draw insights and techniques from psychology, neuroscience, and contemplative practice.