Medics Academy

Join us at our upcoming HLA Community Weekend. This is an exciting opportunity where it will unite HLA Scholars, Alumni and Faculty through enriching experiences of team-building activities and leadership workshops. 

Set against the picturesque backdrop of Devon’s countryside, this weekend promises to deepen connections and inspire growth. 

As spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, we encourage you to express your interest as soon as possible. 

Workshops:

Workshop 1: The Biochemistry of Productivity

In this hands-on session, participants will explore how the neurochemicals Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin and Endorphins influence motivation, focus, mood, and stress, and learn practical strategies to harness each for higher productivity. Through reflective prompts, micro-experiments and peer sharing, attendees will discover how to create sustainable, brain-friendly habits.

Workshop 2: Creating your Life Vision

This creative workshop helps participants connect their personal aspirations with the kind of leader they want to become. Using the process of designing a vision board, they will clarify core values, identify long-term goals and create a powerful visual reminder of their desired future. The session blends self-reflection with practical goal-setting, encouraging leaders to think beyond their current role and envision the broader life they want to achieve.

Workshop 3: Not Another Resilience Session

This interactive workshop helps participants strengthen their ability to recover, adapt and thrive in the face of challenges. Participants will explore their personal “energy drivers,” create a customised Resilience Toolkit, and tackle stressful scenarios in teams. The session blends individual reflection and group discussion, to ensure participants leave feeling more in control of their emotional and physical resources.

Certificates will be issued with 12 CPD points

Cost of the weekend: 

• The HLA Community Weekend 2025 is FREE for all HLA Community members to attend.

All participants need to organise their own accommodation and transport. A list of venues will be made available after confirmation, with prices starting from around £70 per night. We will also encourage participants to plan with each other and share accommodation options. 

Anyone travelling from overseas, should get in contact with us to discuss accommodation and transport arrangements. Please email [email protected] to arrange a discussion.

Participants will need walking shoes, wellington boots and other outdoor clothing for the hike. For those who wish to participate in the morning sea swim, bring your swimming gear.  All activities apart from the workshops are optional.

Date and time:

Arrival - Friday 17th October 2025 by 4.00pm

Departure - Sunday 19th October 2025 by 5.00pm

Location:

Newton Poppleford, Devon

Dress code: 

Casual 

How to register:

1. Ensure you are signed in to your Medics.Academy.

2. Once you are signed in, click the ‘Register Now’ button at the top of this page. You will then be taken to the event portal where you can find more information about the event.

3. Navigate to the ‘Register Here’ section in the portal and fill out the registration form to confirm your attendance.