Wellness Initiatives
Wellness Initiatives
Social Events
- Group social events throughout the year that include partners and families and are sponsored by the program (e.g., Zoobrew, ice skating, movie nights, etc.)
Parties
- Welcome Picnic, Holiday Party, End of Year/Graduation Party
- Clinical responsibilities covered
- Cost covered
Melt Away Mondays
Food
- Catered lunch at Noon Conference: daily-healthy options that meet resident dietary needs/preference
- Morning bagels: Bagels and coffee once weekly during Grand Rounds or EBM Conference
- Post-Nightfloat Breakfast
- Meal Money for overnight shifts
- Weekend Snack Basket
Time Off
- Personal Days (2/year)
- Time off (4 days) for winter holiday annually
- Vacation (total of 4 weeks)
Didactics
- Debrief Sessions
- Program Director & Chief Chats (monthly)
- Morbidity and Mortality conferences
Mentorship
- Big/Little Program with interns and residents
- Faculty Mentors
- 1 of 4 program directors meet with you at least twice annually throughout your training
Physical Space
- Resident Lounge: comfortable setting with art work, couches, etc
- Private call rooms
- Residency office with the people, food, and snacks you need
Personal Admin
- Financial Wellness sessions
- Annual education resources: Harriet Lane, PREP, AAP membership
- Cost covered for STEP/COMLEX 3 beginning with our 2024-25 pediatric interns
- Local Pro List: Recommended physicians, professionals, etc
- MedStudy subscription for board review for all third-year residents
