The Schwartz Rounds® Program
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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.
Compassion Matters
We know that compassionate healthcare is not just ethically right but economically sound. Research shows that compassionate care leads to:
Schwartz Rounds participants report:
Benefits of the Schwartz Rounds Program
More than 100 research studies on the program have shown significant benefits:
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 and 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
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.
April 16, 2021
January, 26, 2021
March 16 and 17, 2020
December 3, 2020
Starting June 15, 2021
Testimonials from Program Participants and Healthcare Leaders
"Schwartz Rounds are a place where people who don't usually talk about the heart of the work are willing to share their vulnerability, to question themselves. The program provides an opportunity for dialogue that doesn't happen anywhere else in the hospital."
- Participant
"Schwartz Rounds are a place where people who don't usually talk about the heart of the work are willing to share their vulnerability, to question themselves. The program provides an opportunity for dialogue that doesn't happen anywhere else in the hospital."
- Participant
"Schwartz Rounds are a place where people who don't usually talk about the heart of the work are willing to share their vulnerability, to question themselves. The program provides an opportunity for dialogue that doesn't happen anywhere else in the hospital."
- Participant
Getting Started with the Schwartz Rounds Program
If your organization is interested in joining the nearly 800 sites around the world in our healthcare community, please complete the brief inquiry form and a Schwartz Center staff member will get back to you with next steps.
