Wellness
Wellness is an integral component here at UTSW/CMC Pediatric Residency program. Our residents work hard, and we understand how pivotal it is to incorporate wellness within our curriculum. Our wellness initiatives are multimodal and begin during orientation and are reinforced throughout residency. These include but are not limited to:
- Clear and concise policies regarding coverage for illness/fatigue
- Fatigue/burnout recognition and management
- Faculty advisor for each resident
- Friendly resident cohort competitions
- Wellness residency sessions (yoga, meditation, mindfulness)
- Narrative Writing in Medicine
- Resident-led social events
- Meaning in Medicine Book Club
- Big/Little sibling system
- Debriefing sessions after patient deaths
- Faculty-led Zumba classes
- Annual faculty vs resident softball Game
Our residents also have access to the UTSW Resident Wellness and Counseling Center for mental health and wellness services. For more information about the center, click here.