Distress Rx Pilot Program 2026

Transforming Culture. Retaining Talent. Elevating Care.

We are excited to announce a rare, nationwide opportunity for 10 practices or institutions to join the Distress Rx Pilot Program running in 2026. This is a comprehensive, year-long program designed to transform organizational culture, support leadership, and equip staff with sustainable tools for distress tolerance and resilience.

Program Overview

Kickoff Virtual Retreat

A dynamic, full-day retreat for all participants. This will set the vision, establish shared language, and engage leadership teams across all participating organizations.

Leadership Training & Support Each practice designates a Culture Leadership Team. We will provide specialized training to these leaders so they can champion the cultural shift within their organizations.

Plug-and-Play Monthly Programming We provide monthly virtual sessions with structured content, interactive learning, and practical implementation strategies. All materials and guides are included—your teams simply show up ready to engage.

Staff Engagement & Development While leaders receive advanced training, all staff will be trained alongside them. This ensures culture change reaches every layer of your organization.

Sustainable Transformation By the end of the year, your leaders will be fully equipped to continue this work independently, ensuring lasting impact without ongoing reliance on outside consultants.

What You Gain

Stronger Retention: Reduce staff turnover by fostering a supportive and resilient workplace culture.

Improved Patient Care: Empowered staff deliver better care with reduced burnout and improved focus.

Significant Cost Savings: Enhanced engagement and retention lead to millions saved annually in recruitment and turnover costs.

Exclusive Opportunity: This is the only opportunity to guarantee your leaders are trained directly in the Distress Rx model.

Investment & Pilot Pricing

Participation in the Distress Rx Pilot Program 2026 is a paid opportunity. As a pilot, we are offering best-in-class pricing that has never been available before—and will not be available again.

This is your organization’s chance to receive a year of comprehensive culture transformation training, materials, and expert guidance at a fraction of the true program value. By joining now, you secure exclusive access to this one-time investment level while positioning your leaders and staff for measurable long-term results: reduced turnover, enhanced patient care, and millions saved.

Program Leadership

Dr. Mark Novitsky, MD – Psychiatrist and expert in resilience and distress tolerance. Co-Founder of Catalyst for Organizations™.

Dr. Brooke Buckley, MD – CMO & Executive Coach specializing in physician leadership and organizational transformation. Co-Founder of Catalyst for Organizations™.

Dr. Ali Novitsky, MD – Physician, Master Certified Coach, and CEO/Founder of The FIT Collective®, leading innovation in healthcare culture change. Co-Founder of Catalyst for Organizations™.

Together, this multidisciplinary team will guide your organization through the Distress Rx framework, supporting both leadership and staff to achieve long-lasting results.

Next Steps

We are accepting applications from 10 practices/institutions nationwide to participate in this pilot.

Submit Interest Form (link provided).

Leadership Review Call – We will schedule a call to review your goals, assess readiness, and answer questions.

Selection Notification – Final selected organizations will be notified by email.

Important: Once 10 practices or systems are selected, enrollment will close.

Rare Opportunity

This is a one-time opportunity to ensure your leaders are trained and your organization is set up for measurable, lasting change. You won’t need us forever. Further, the data that we collect from our pilot program will include your organization, positioning your practice or system as a leader in innovation, culture-driven healthcare, and national best practices for emotional resilience in medicine.

Submit your interest form today and our team will reach out to discuss The Distress Rx 2026 Pilot Program.