Amit Sood MD, MS, FACP

Dr. Sood is the creator of the Resilient Option program. He is one of the world's leading experts on resilience and well-being and executive director of the Global Center for Resiliency and Wellbeing. He was also a professor of medicine, and Chair for student life and wellness at Mayo Clinic.

Dr. Sood has authored or co-authored over 70 peer-reviewed papers and is the author of several books including, The Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress-Free Living, The Mayo Clinic Handbook for Happiness, Mindfulness Redesigned, SMART with Dr. Sood, The Resilience Journal, and Build Your Immune Resilience. Dr. Sood has presented at some of the highest impact forums like TEDx, Lake Nona, Forbes Under 30 Forum, Conference Board, Beckers, YPO, NPR, NAMI, NBGH, NASA, keynotes for Fortune 500 companies, universities, foundations, and others.

He has received numerous awards including the 2010 Distinguished Service, 2010 Innovator of the Year, 2013 Outstanding Physician Scientist, and 2016 Faculty of the Year awards, all from Mayo Clinic. He was selected as one of the top 20 intelligent optimists in the world (Ode Magazine). Dr. Sood was also selected by RWJ Foundation as one of the health care pioneers, and the "Biggest Impact Maker" in healthcare in Rochester, MN (the home of Mayo Clinic). Dr. Sood serves as a member of the Everyday Health Wellness Advisory Board.