Wendy Lau, MD - Inner Practice of Medicine

14/04/2026

Join colleagues for this remarkable physician-only retreat July 9-12 in beautiful Santa Fe.

To reserve your spot, follow link in bio.

“This retreat was the most meaningful and supportive experience of my career. I’ve never felt so understood, connected, or grounded among colleagues who are usually guarded and competitive. It reminded me why I chose this path and gave me a sense of renewal I didn’t know I needed.”
J.O., MD - Radiation Oncology

“I came here not knowing what to expect. I am leaving today feeling connected, grounded, and grateful. I would highly recommend this program to all physicians.”
D.M., MD - Internal Medicine, Addiction Medicine

“There is such an enormous need to address the epidemic of healer distress. This program is unique in not only defining the issues, but in equipping clinicians with the tools they need to continue their work and train the next generation.”
M.B., MD - Pediatric Surgery

Scholarships available for residents/fellows and medical students in clinical years.

14/04/2026

Join colleagues for this wonderful weekend of healing and learning.
See what participants last year said about this training:
https://www.innerpractice.org/blog/inner-practice-of-medicine-2025

Please review our current cancellation policy and health protocols for in-person programs. Please only register if you are a MD/DO or medical student in clinical years. CME credits included.

19/09/2025

Apologies for being a couple months late with all that is going on. What a wonderful group of physicians who did courageous work during the Inner Practice of Medicine retreat this year. Please let your colleagues and friends know for next year! 🙏🏼 Here are some of their wonderful testimonials:

What an honor to host this group of remarkable physicians in this weekend physician-only retreat, we learned from each other, shared our experiences in medicine and practiced new skills. Most importantly, we saw that our experiences in medicine, although through the lens of many different specialtie

12/07/2025

Inner Practice of medicine retreat this weekend at Upaya Zen Center with 29 physicians.

29/10/2024

A conversation with Vincent about my (very beginner’s) path in Zen, Nomads Clinic and living in the wilderness. 🙏🏽

Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, is an Emergency Medicine and Addiction Medicine physician and an ordained Zen priest that serves the Upaya Zen Center sangha in Santa F...

12/10/2024

At the airport in Hong Kong now and will be at the Mill Valley Film Festival for the screening of Into the Heart of the Mountain this Sunday. What wonderful timing as the Nomads team is just returning from a successful clinic in Dolpo Nepal!

https://www.mvff.com/program/into-the-heart-of-the-mountain/

Please join us for the film if you can. It will also be screening at the Santa Fe film festival on Oct 17. More on this year’s clinic soon after some rest!

19/09/2024

A rainbow blessing above Boudhanath stupa then the stupa viewing from the sky 🌈