Modesto – Navigating Compassion & Fatigue in an Uncertain World: Complimentary Dinner & Workshop
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Century
927 10th St
Modesto, CA 95354
Event Cost: Free
In-Person, Modesto Event!
AAP California Chapter 1 is partnering with CeraVe and La Roche Posay to invite you to a special evening on Tuesday, May 20 in Modesto, CA from 6:30-8:30pm of learning, connection, and restoration. This complimentary dinner event is an opportunity to step away from daily demands, enjoy a night off, and engage in meaningful discussions on how to navigate burnout and compassion fatigue while staying aligned with core values.
BONUS: Each attendee will receive a copy of Doing It All by Dr. Whitney and a goodie bag of trade-sized CeraVe products as a token of appreciation!
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Event Speaker
Whitney Casares, MD, MPH, FAAP
Dr. Whitney Casares is a practicing board-certified pediatrician, author, speaker, and full-time working mom. Dr. Whitney is a Stanford University-trained private practice physician whose expertise spans the public health, direct patient care, and media worlds. She holds a Master of Public Health in Maternal and Child Health from The University of California, Berkeley, and a Journalism degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
She is also CEO and Founder of Modern Mommy Doc. Dr. Whitney advocates for the success of career-driven caregivers in all facets of their lives, guiding them toward increased focus, happiness, and effectiveness despite the systemic challenges and inherent biases that threaten to undermine them. She speaks nationally about her Centered Life Blueprint, which teaches working caregivers how to pay attention to what matters most despite life’s pressures, at multibillion-dollar corporations like Adidas and Nike, and at executive-level conferences. She is a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics and medical consultant for large-scale organizations, including Good Housekeeping magazine, Gerber, and L’Oreal (CeraVe). Her work has been featured in The New York TImes, Forbes, Thrive Global, and TODAY Parenting. She is a regular contributor to Psychology Today. Dr. Whitney practices medicine in Portland, Oregon, where she and her husband raise their two young daughters.
AAP California Chapter 1 Event Host
Deborah Shassetz, DO, FAAP – Central Valley Area Director
Dr. Deborah Shassetz, , is a board-certified pediatrician with over 30 years of clinical experience, currently practicing full-time at the Sutter Gould Pediatric and Adolescent Care Center in Modesto, California . She earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Shassetz is deeply committed to medical education. She mentors medical students daily in her practice and teaches family medicine residents monthly at a pediatric specialty clinic serving an underserved community. She also serves as the Central Valley Area Director for the American Academy of Pediatrics, California Chapter 1.
Beyond her clinical and teaching roles, Dr. Shassetz volunteers as an alpine ski patroller with the National Ski Patrol. She enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, backpacking, and mountain biking, as well as sewing, cooking, and gardening. She resides in Tuolumne County, near the entrance to Yosemite National Park, and commutes to Modesto for work.
Event Information
Who Can Attend?
Physicians, Pediatricians, and Pediatric Care Providers are welcome!
Please note: An RSVP is required to attend. Each RSVP counts as one individual reservation—no additional guests will be admitted. However, feel free to share this event page with colleagues and peers who you think might be interested in attending!
Agenda
Coming soon!
Highlights
- Engage in discussions and exercises that provide tangible solutions for managing professional and personal demands.
- Learn how to set boundaries, reprioritize tasks, and maintain resilience amid ongoing global and societal stressors affecting both healthcare professionals and the families they serve.
- Build community & connection as you share experiences and gain insight from fellow pediatricians facing similar struggles.
Event Sponsors
Thank you to our event sponsors, CeraVe and La Roche Posay for providing this complimentary dinner and workshop to our chapter members!
